Agriculture

FAO to Sign Contract with Iran’s Agriculture Ministry

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations known as FAO is going to sign an agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to boost agricultural productivity of the country using a satellite imagery tool.

Village of Hir; Iranian Capital of Cornelian Cherry

Hir, a village located in the most remote parts of Alamut in Qazvin province, north-western Iran, is described as the country’s capital of cornelian cherry.

Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province Exports 20 Tonnes of Grapes

About 20 tonnes of grapes harvested in the Iranian province of West Azarbaijan have been exported abroad, said a local agriculture official.

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.

Chinese Vessels’ Overfishing Affect Iranian Fishermen’s Livelihoods

An Iranian lawmaker says excessive fishing by Chinese ships in waters off the southern Iranian coasts has affected local fishermen’s livelihoods.

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).

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