Iran produces 80k tons of honeyDeputy agriculture minister said over 80,000 tons of honey are produced annually in Iran two percent of which is exported to global markets.
Rate Unification This YearThe administration of President Hassan Rouhani will implement the longstanding policy of unifying Iran’s dual foreign exchange regime “at the first possible opportunity”, which will likely be during the current fiscal year ending March 2018, announced the governor of the Central Bank of Iran
Head of FAO stresses development of cooperation with IranDirector General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Jose Graziano da Silva in meeting with Minister of Agricultural Jihad Mahmoud Hojjati here on Monday underlined FAO’s intention to develop cooperation with Iran.
EU Extends Russia Sanctions by 6 MonthsThe European Union on Wednesday formally rolled over damaging economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, saying Moscow had failed to live up to its Ukraine ceasefire commitments.
Cheese Exports Exceed $6m in 1 MonthMore than 2,180 tons of Iranian cheese worth 233.6 billion rials (over $6.22 million) were exported during the first month of the current fiscal year (March 21-April 20), the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration announced.
Germany’s Hermes to guarantee Iran’s investment projectsGermany’s Hermes Insurance Company has voiced willingness to provide insurance coverage for investment projects in Iran.
For a Real Private SectorEconomist Mousa Ghaninejad believes that remarks recently made by President Hassan Rouhani in the presence of business owners on the National Day of Guilds can help figure out the incoming government’s economic policies.
5,000 Tons of Sesame Seeds Imported in 1 MonthA total of 5,000 tons of sesame seeds worth close to 216.5 billion rials (nearly $5.8 million) were imported during the first month of the current Iranian year (started March 21), according to data released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.
Bushehr prov. boosts food exports to QatarGiven the proximity of ports of Bushehr province with Qatari ports, food exports from Deyr, Bolkheir, Tangestan and Genaveh ports to the Arab country have risen.
Rise in Red Meat ProductionIran’s red meat production has increased from 755,000 tons in March 2013-14 to 815,000 tons in the fiscal 2016-17, indicating a 7.9% rise over the four-year period.
