Agriculture
Latest Agriculture News in Iran – In a country with a range of different climates, soil types and landscapes, food, water and livestock remain important issues, especially with the world’s environment changing. All coverage about farming and related concerns is in this section.
Iran, France Ink Deal on Sheep-Breeding
Iran and France have signed a joint agreement to exchange their knowledge of sheep-breeding, and also sell livestock to each other.
Iranian Honey Ranks 3rd in Int’l Beekeeping Event
Iranian-made honey has ranked third, for the first time in 90 years, in the 45th edition of APIMONDIA, the International Apiculture Congress, held in Turkey.
Iran among World’s Largest Producers of Fruits, Vegetables
A new global ranking shows that Iran is among the world’s largest producers of fruits and vegetables.
Iran Exports Dates to Nearly 50 Countries
The Iranian customs authorities have announced the volume of the major agricultural products exported by the country during the first five months of the current Iranian year.
Iran, World’s Eighth Producer of Cocoons, Silk Thread
Iran ranks eighth in the world in terms of producing cocoons and silk thread, a top Iranian official says.
Iran Inks Deal to Boost Date Exports via Oman
Iran has signed a contract to use Oman’s facilities to boost its date exports to such markets as the US, China and Latin American countries.
Iran to Export 30,000 Tonnes of Trout This Year: Official
A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic aims at exporting 30,000 tonnes of trout to the neighboring countries by the end of the current Iranian year (mid-March 2018).
Iran to Surpass US to Become World’s Top Pistachio Producer Again
An Iranian official says the country is expected to produce 310,000 tonnes of pistachio in the current Iranian calendar year, surpassing the United Stated to once again become the world’s biggest pistachio producer.
Fifth Urmia Grape Festival Underway in Northwestern Iran
The fifth edition of Urmia Grape Festival is currently being held in Chi Chest coastal village in northwestern Iran.
Iran, Syria Discuss Boosting Cooperation in Agriculture Sector
Iranian and Syrian officials have conferred on enhancement of mutual cooperation in the agriculture sector, particularly in the fields of research and training.
France Using Iranian Saffron to Produce Herbal Medicines
An Iranian MP says France has managed to develop value-added products using Iran’s saffron by processing the crop into antidepressants and herbal medicines.
Iran, Germany to Expand Cooperation on Medicinal Plants
Iran’s Agriculture Ministry says Tehran and Berlin have agreed to expand their cooperation on medicinal plants.
Iran Develops Versatile Mini-Tractor for Gardening
Iranian researchers has developed a versatile-mini tractor capable of being used on different types of land.
First Lemon Festival Held in Southern Iran
Rudan County in the southern Iranian province of Hormuzgan has hosted the country’s first lemon festival on Friday.
Tehran to Host Int’l Conference on Agronomy
The first international conference and tenth national congress on agronomy will be held in Tehran in September, with researchers from 18 countries due to be in attendance.
Iran Keen to Export Agricultural Machinery to Armenia
A senior Iranian trade official has called for enhanced cooperation between Iran and Armenia, particularly in the field of agricultural industry.
Budapest Eager to Promote Agricultural Ties with Tehran
Deputy Speaker of Hungary’s National Assembly István Jakab has called for expansion of Tehran-Budapest ties in a meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday.
Rice Cultivation in Iran’s Eastern Deserts
Azmighan is located 37 kilometres northeast of Tabas County, South Khorasan province.
Iran’s Pistachio Exports on Rise
Official statistics indicate that Iran’s pistachio exports have witnessed a growing trend over the past few years.
Iran Eyes Larger Share of Qatar’s Market
Amid a recent row between Qatar and Saudi Arabia, Qatari citizens risk a serious food shortage while Iran continues to send more food to the blockaded nation.
Iran Sends Five Planes of Food to Qatar: Official
Iran has dispatched several planes of food products to Qatar, which is short of food following a blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and its Persian Gulf allies.
Iran Ready to Boost Food Exports to Qatar
An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is prepared to increase its food exports to Qatar after the recent rift between Doha and a number of Arab countries, which may influence Qatar’s food market.
Intelligent Home Garden Built in Central Iran
Two knowledge-based Iranian companies in central Iran have managed to design and make an intelligent home garden for growing green leafy vegetables.
Nuclear Deal Boosts Foreign Investment in Iran: Larijani
Iran’s parliament speaker says the signature of a nuclear agreement between Tehran and the P5+1 group has led to a relative rise in foreign investment in the country.
Iran’s Leader Urges Gov’t to Stop Importing Fruits
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, highlighted the great quality of Iranian fruits and called on officials to stop importing fruits unless in very necessary cases.
