Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says

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Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Agricultural exports in Iran have surpassed expectations, Minister says Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced that the country’s agricultural exports have exceeded projections set in the Seventh Development Plan, which address the mobilization of financial resources to sustain economic growth. “While the plan had forecast a 5.5% growth, the first year of the 14th government saw a 5.6% inc

Aug 24 202513:22

Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer

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Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Iran becomes world’s 4th largest honey producer Tehran - Iran has secured the fourth spot globally in honey production, thanks to its thriving beekeeping industry, the deputy minister for livestock products affairs said. Mohammad Ebrahim Hassannejad reported that according to the 2024 national census, Iranian beekeepers managed 10.8 million honeybee colonies across 92,122 apiaries, producing roughly 128,000 tons of honey. This achievement place

Aug 24 202512:55

East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse

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East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azerbaijan Province emerges as Iran’s beekeeping powerhouse East Azarbaijan - East Azarbaijan Province, in the northwest of Iran, has become a national hub in beekeeping, boasting the largest number of apiaries in the country and ranking second in overall honey production, according to the head of the provincial Agricultural Organization. Shahram Shafiei announced that honey output in the province is projected to reach 18,00

Aug 22 202508:42

Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin

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Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin Harvest of 4,200 tons of Cornelian Cherries underway in Qazvin Qazvin - The Cornelian cherry harvest has begun across 660 hectares of orchards in Qazvin Province, with output expected to exceed 4,200 tons this season, according to the head of horticulture at the Qazvin Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Pilehforoush said that Qazvin holds the top spot in Iran for Cornelian cherry production, averaging 6.6 tons per hectare. He hi

Aug 16 202511:34

Kermanshah vineyards set to yield 130,000 tons of grapes in 2025

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Kermanshah vineyards set to yield 130,000 tons of grapes in 2025 Kermanshah vineyards set to yield 130,000 tons of grapes in 2025 Kermanshah - The head of Kermanshah’s Agricultural Organization has announced that grape production in the province’s vineyards is projected to reach 130,000 tons this year. In an interview with ISNA, Saeed Karimi described grapes as Kermanshah’s most significant orchard crop in both cultivated area and total output. “Vineyards stretch acro

Aug 16 202511:24

Takestan launches early grape harvest, eyes export growth

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Takestan launches early grape harvest, eyes export growth Takestan launches early grape harvest, eyes export growth Takestan – The early-season grape harvest is now underway in Takestan, Iran’s largest grape-producing city in Qazvin province, signaling new opportunities for both domestic sales and international exports. Thanks to the introduction of high-yield commercial varieties, growers are not only increasing productivity but also tapping into lucrative foreign markets. While m

Aug 11 202511:28

Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister

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Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Iran agriculture sector records 5.6 percent growth: Minister Tehran — The Iranian Minister of Agriculture marked National Journalist Day by praising the media’s role in supporting the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a ceremony attended by domestic and foreign journalists on Saturday, Gholamreza Nouri underscored agriculture’s central role in safeguarding national food security. “Food securit

Aug 10 202508:42

Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production

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Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Khuzestan becomes Iran’s leading center for cut flower production Ahvaz – Khuzestan Province has solidified its position as Iran’s national hub for cut flower production, contributing significantly to both domestic supply and export markets. According to Javad Soltani-Kazemi, head of the Khuzestan Agricultural Organization, the province produces over 170 million stems of flowers and ornamental plants annually, earnin

Aug 4 202508:14

Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil

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Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Iranian livestock industry emerges as second-largest economic sector after oil Tehran — Iran’s livestock industry has become the country's second most important economic sector after oil, playing a pivotal role in national food security and export revenues, according to senior agricultural officials. Alireza Rafiee-Pour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Veterinary Organization, said th

Jul 28 202512:57

Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output

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Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Iran major land reclamation project yields 3.5 million-ton boost in agricultural output Tehran – The first phase of Iran’s major 550,000-hectare land reclamation project in the provinces of Khuzestan and Ilam has led to a 3.5 million-ton increase in agricultural production during the current Iranian calendar

Jun 24 202521:26