Iran Ranks Among Top Honey Producers in the WorldIran produces more than 80,000 tons of honey every year, Agricultural Ministry officials said during a ceremony held to unveil achievements in the beekeeping industry recently.
: FAO envoyIran 3rd largest honey producer Iran as a world pioneer in honey industry has managed to take the place of the third largest honey producer in the world, UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said.
Iran ranks 4th in world in honey productionMinister of Agriculture Morteza Rezaei said Iran ranks 4th in the world in honey production and stressed the need for branding in this industry.
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.
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.
