Iran's greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade

Added on 21 March 2025

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Iran's greenhouse farming expands 161% over past decade

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TEHRAN – Iran's greenhouse farming sector has expanded by 161 percent over the past ten years, according to the head of the Statistical Center of Iran, who emphasized the importance of utilizing the results of the country’s 2024 agricultural census to enhance food security.

Gholamreza Goudarzi, speaking at a meeting on Monday, highlighted the extensive cooperation between governmental and military institutions in conducting the national agricultural census. “All relevant organizations, particularly the media, played a crucial role in ensuring that farmers were informed about the census," he said, noting that the judiciary, parliament, provincial governments, and various ministries actively supported the initiative.