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 Trying to Cope with Environmental Crisis in Southwest
Iranian officials and lawmakers are trying to defuse the environmental crisis in Khuzestan province, southeastern Iran, these days.
Iran Boosting Production and Export of Its Medicinal Herbs
About $91 million worth of medicinal herbs, including cumin, coriander and coriander seeds, henna and damask rose, were exported in the last Iranian year (March 2015-16).
Iran’s Agriculture Sector More Appealing than Turkey’s: Foreign Financiers
A number of foreign investors believe that Iran’s agriculture sector is more appealing for them than that of the neighbouring Turkey.
Korea and EU States Main Customers of Iran’s Pomegranate
South Korea was the biggest customer of Iranian pomegranate. Other export destinations include Germany, the UK, the UAE, Ukraine, Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands,...
Germany, Top Customer of Iran’s Barberry
Many countries including the US, Britain, Canada, Australia, and Austria bought barberry from Iran in 2016, but Germany imported the highest amount.
Iranian MP Calls for Minimised Export of Unprocessed Saffron
An Iranian lawmaker criticized the export of unprocessed Iranian saffron, saying a portion of the Iranian saffron exported to European and Arab states is rebranded and resold by these countries.
Iran about to Lose Russia’s Food Market
Iran risks losing Russia’s food market which was hit hard after the EU imposed sanctions on Moscow following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ensuing conflict between Kiev troops and pro-Russia forces.
Malaysian Minister to Visit Iran on Sunday
Malaysian Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Mah Siew Keong will arrive in Tehran on Sunday at the head of a 25-member delegation to explore avenues of expanding bilateral ties with high-ranking Iranian officials.
Iranian President Opens Mideast’s Largest Grain Refinery
In a Tuesday visit to Alborz Province, President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated ‘Zar Grain Refinery’ as the largest of its kind in the Middles East and the first one in Iran.
Tehran to Host Conference on Sustainable Agriculture
The Eighth Conference on Healthy and Sustainable Agriculture will be held in Tehran on January 26.
Philippines Interested in Iranian Apple
The Philippines may start importing apples from Iran once test analysis and sampling have been approved, the country’s Department of Agriculture (DA) said.
Iran Home to 800 Species of Medicinal Herbs
An Iranian environmentalist says a total of 800 species of medicinal plants have been identified in Iran.
Iran Marks Wheat Production Self-Sufficiency
Iran has marked what is celebrated at home as a landmark achievement to attain self-sufficiency in production of wheat.
People Take Part in Desert Greening in Southern Iran
The inhabitants of Hormozgan desert, southern Iran, have participated in programs to revive the deserts.
Iran to Produce 13m Tons of Wheat Next Year
An Iranian official says the country will produce more than 13 million tons of wheat in the next Persian year, starting from mid-March.
World’s Most Expensive Dates Come to Fruition in Iran
An Iranian cultural official announced that medjool date, world’s first commercial cultivar, has come to fruition in Iran.
Iran’s Exports of Medicinal Herbs at $300m
Iran says it has exported above $300 million worth of medicinal herbs since January.
Iran, FAO Sign Deal to Cooperate on Aquatic Genetic Resources
Iran’s Fisheries Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) inked an agreement Wednesday to improve genetic resources of Rainbow Trout fish in the Islamic Republic.
Barberry Harvest in South Khorasan Province
Farmers in Iran’s eastern province of South Khorasan have started harvesting barberry.
Int’l Poultry and Livestock Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran
The 15th International Exhibition of Poultry, Livestock, Dairy and Related Industries (Iran Plex 2016) has started in Tehran.
Traditional Non-Mechanized Agriculture in Iran’s Fars Province
In spite of major advancements in Iran's agriculture industry, many farmers are still using non-mechanized and traditional methods.
Pomegranate Harvest in Iranian Village of ‘Red Rubies’
Fars News has published photos of the farmers in a village in Western Iran who have started harvesting pomegranate.
Iran’s Saffron Fuelling Growth of German Food Business
While Iran produces about 90 percent of the world's saffron, small German companies are growing by importing Iran’s saffron and exporting it as luxury goods to Persian Gulf littoral states.
Seasonal Flower Festival Underway in Tehran
A seasonal flower festival was kicked off on Tuesday, September 27, in Iran's capital city of Tehran. Being held in Goftegoo Park, the festival will be open to visitors until Friday, September 30.
Anti-GMO Voices Suddenly Grow in Iran
Iran is seeing its most vociferous outcry yet over the use of genetically-modified ingredients in food production.
