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.
Int’l Flower Exhibition Underway in Iran’s Karaj
The 5th Karaj International Flower Exhibition, underway in Karaj for five days, has provided an opportunity for enthusiasts of plants of flowers with displaying more than 300 species.
Iran’s Potentials in Medicinal Plants and Diversity of Plant Species
Iran not only cultivates such unique crops as barberry and saffron and a copious amount of varied medicinal plants, but is also in the vanguard of rose essential oil extraction, which is worth around $18,000 per litre.
National Grape Festival Held in Iran
The fourth edition of National Festival of Best Bunch of Grape was held in the city of Malayer in Hamadan Province, northwest of Iran.
19% Decrease in Cultivation of Opium in Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Minister of Counter Narcotics announced that less opium has been cultivated in the county in 2015, but it is not satisfactory yet.
Iran Expects First Wheat Export in Years
Iran is expecting a surplus of wheat this year, which it plans to release onto the regional markets, the country’s top body in charge...
China to Invest $3bn in Iran’s Fish Farming
More signs have appeared to show that East Asian countries are interested in Iran’s fish farming business. China has joined South Korea to announce that it is planning to invest $3 billion in Iran’s fisheries.
Farmers Start Harvesting Rice in Northern Iran
Each year in the middle of summer, farmers in Iranian northern province of Gilan start harvesting the golden crops of rice. Here are IRNA’s...
Hard-Working Women in Farms of Northeastern Iran
Northeastern province of Golestan is economically dependent on agriculture, and women play a key role in running the industry though in a traditional way.
French Fishery Companies in Iran for Investment: Envoy
France’s Ambassador to Tehran François Sénémaud said 16 companies from his country have come to Iran to consider opportunities for investment in Iranian fishery industry.
Wheat Fields in Northwestern Iran
Mizan has published photos of beautiful wheat fields near the city of Ardabil in northwest of Iran.
Iran Sees Rise in Export of Agricultural Products
Iran’s exports of agricultural products in the first two months of the current Iranian year have grown in term of both value and weight, according to data released by the Agriculture Ministry.
Iran Registers Original Pomegranates, Dates, and Carpets at WIPO
Iran has registered a number of its strategic domestic products at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Iran Producing Precision Farm Machinery
After unveiling a ditcher machine and a laser scraper made by one of the knowledge-based companies in Dezful, Iran joined the list of countries producing precision-guided laser and satellite farm machinery.
Grape Harvest Begins on Persian Gulf Coast
With the summer heat hitting the southern province of Hormuzgan on the coast of the Persian Gulf, early-season fresh grapes have begun to be...
Iran Resumes Dairy Exports to Iraq
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPO) declared on Saturday June 11 that, following confirmation from the World Organization for Animal Health concerning the control of Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Iran, prohibition of Iran's dairy export to Iraq has been lifted.
Iran Could Increase Its Share in Global Date Market
A Danish manager said Iran could increase its share in the global market by exporting dates and nuts, it was announced on Monday May 6.
Iranian-Made App Predicts Tree Damage
Derakhtban is an Iranian-made mobile application that can predict the date and time trees being uprooted or broken with 87% precision.
Iran Exports $15m Saffron in 1 Month
An official said Iran exported more than 10 tons of saffron, worth $15m dollars, in the first month of the current Iranian year (March 20-April 19, 2016).
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Pomegranate Blossoms
Iran's Zagros Mountains, which run across the country from the northwest to the south, are famous for being a perfect habitat for pomegranates, which are known in Persian as Anar.
Green and Fertile Golestan Province
Golestan Province lies in the northeast of the country, and occupies a unique geographical location, where the Alborz Mountains reach down to the coast of the Caspian Sea.
Rouhani: Iran a Land of Brotherhood and Unity among Ethnic Groups
Iranian President Rouhani said Iranians from all religions, sects and races are branches of one tree, called Islamic Iran.
Iran Agrofood 2016 Kicks Off in Tehran
The 23rd edition of Iran’s international exhibition of agricultural products, foodstuffs, machinery and related industries, known as Iran Agrofood 2016, will start at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, IRIB news reported.
Iranian, Chinese Firms Sign MoU on Agricultural Cooperation
A major Chinese agricultural firm has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a leading Iranian engineering company in a bid to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture, a report said.
46 Countries to Attend Iran Int’l Agriculture and Food Expo
46 countries are going to take part in Iran’s international agriculture and foodstuff exhibition.
Iran and New Zealand to Boost Agricultural Ties
Iran’s Minister of Agriculture Mahmoud Hojjati has announced a plan to develop cooperation between Iran and New Zealand in the agriculture sector.
