Honey Production IncreasesIran produced some 81,500 tons of honey in the last fiscal year (March 2016-17), registering a 9.1% increase compared to the fiscal 2013-14, a deputy agriculture minister said.
Iran, FAO to Kick-Start Joint Soybean ProgramIran and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations will carry out their first joint program on soybean cultivation in the city of Safiabad in the southern Khuzestan Province’s Dezful County this summer, the head of Safiabad Research, Agricultural Education and Natural Resources Center said.
ICCIMA head:Indonesia able to link Iran to ASEAN countriesICCIMA Head Shafei, while pointing to age-old trade ties between Tehran and Jakarta, described Indonesia as a major destination for Iranian businessmen.
Iran-EAEU finalize accord on FTZThe Islamic Republic of Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) finalized their agreement to create a free trade zone.
Iran produces 61% of central, western Asia riceHead of International workshop on national rice development strategies for Central and West Asia (RRTC-CWA) Dr. Shahdi Komala said that 54 percent of total area for cultivation of rice in Central and West Asia is in Iran, but Iran is producing 61 percent of total rice of the region.
Iran exports first wheat cargo in yearsIran says it has exported its first consignment of wheat after a hiatus of multiple years – what is seen as a robust sign that shows the country has not only been able to support domestic needs but also move ahead with overseas sales.
IRICA offers special facilities for goods export to Qatar Islamic Republic of Iran's Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that, in view of regional conditions, exports of goods to Qatar are being carried out through special facilities.
ran exports 180 tons of fruits, vegetables to QatarSome 180 tons of fruits and vegetables were exported through Bandar Lengeh in south of the country to Qatar, an official said.
FAO: Iran to produce 25% more wheat this yearUN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced that Iran will produce 13.5m metric tons of wheat in 2017.
Tehran, Moscow mull investment opportunities in Iran Iran and Russia on Thursday jointly examined investment opportunities in Iran in cooperation with the private sector and preparing grounds to identify untapped economic potentials in the country.
