Iran to develop 450 hectare fish, shrimp farms using water saving tech

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Khuzestan - Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province is set to develop 450 hectares of fish and shrimp farms using an innovative aquaculture system that eliminates the need for water exchange, in collaboration with technology parks, knowledge-based companies and agricultural townships. Khuzestan Fisheries Director General Seyed Sharif Mousavi said preliminary arrangements had been made and initial meetings held to launch the project in Hendijan County. Highlighting Khorramshahr’s a

Nov 3 202611:12

Kenya calls for expanded agricultural trade, investment with Iran

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Tehran - Kenya is seeking to deepen agricultural trade and investment ties with Iran, with a focus on food processing, modern irrigation, logistics, agricultural finance and insurance, Kenyan Ambassador to Tehran Jonah Mwangi says. Speaking at the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation on Saturday, October 31, Mwangi described agriculture as a cornerstone of Kenya’s economy, supporting the livelihoods of millions of people, supplying raw materials to domestic indu

Oct 31 202611:30

Iran adopts new guidelines for sustainable sturgeon fishing to restore Caspian Sea stocks

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Tehran - Iran has introduced new guidelines for sturgeon fishing aimed at protecting endangered stocks in the Caspian Sea, strengthening regulatory oversight and supporting the long-term recovery of these valuable species. Shahyad Abnar, acting head of the Agricultural Services Specialized Holding Company, said the guidelines were designed to safeguard sturgeon populations, standardize fishing operations, improve monitoring and oversight, and enhance transparency and accountability in the mana

Oct 17 202612:34

Iran’s Makran Coast has great potential to boost fisheries, aquaculture, official says

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Sistan - Iran’s Makran coast holds significant potential for expanding fisheries and aquaculture, with opportunities to increase seafood production, attract investment and create sustainable jobs, the head of southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province’s Fisheries Department has said. Behzad Amiri said the province’s extensive coastline, favorable marine conditions and existing fisheries infrastructure provide a strong foundation for developing the sector and strengthening i

Oct 13 202610:56

Iran proposes 19 projects to boost seafood processing, cut waste

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Tehran - Iran has proposed 19 national projects to advance seafood processing technologies, reduce waste, develop health-oriented products and expand exports, the head of the National Aquatic Products Processing Research Center has announced. Mohammad Sayyad Boorani said the initiatives align with the country's development plans and marine-oriented economy policies, focusing on smart packaging, longer shelf life and the full utilization of aquatic resources. “Research priorities includ

Oct 11 202611:05

Hormozgan fisheries steps up preparations for El Nino

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Hormozgan - Iran’s Hormozgan Fisheries Department has formed a task force to monitor, prevent and respond to the potential impacts of El Niño, as part of efforts to protect fishing fleets, aquatic resources and aquaculture facilities. Hormozgan Fisheries Director General Masoud Barani said the southern province is taking preventive measures in response to weather forecasts and the potential occurrence of unusual climate events. He said the task force will ensure continuous monit

Oct 5 202610:40

Pakistan offers major opportunities for Iran’s agricultural exports

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Tehran - Pakistan’s growing demand for food, agricultural inputs and production equipment offers significant opportunities for Iran to expand agricultural and fisheries exports and deepen bilateral trade, an Iranian fisheries expert has said. Tara Zarei, an expert with Iran’s Fisheries Organization, said agriculture accounts for 23.4% of Pakistan’s GDP and 33.1% of employment. The country’s reliance on imports of essential commodities and production inputs creates subst

Oct 4 202611:05

Qeshm steps up drive to develop maritime economy

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Qeshm - Qeshm Island, Iran's biggest island in the Persian Gulf, is stepping up efforts to develop its maritime economy, with new plans for investment, aquaculture and marine trade alongside measures to restore and protect its coastal ecosystems. Local officials discussed the island’s economic and environmental priorities at a meeting focused on expanding the blue economy, including a proposed offshore banking mechanism, an investment atlas and new aquaculture technologies. Plans call

Oct 3 202610:40

African investors explore opportunities in Iran’s Khuzestan

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Khuzestan - An African investment delegation has explored trade and investment opportunities in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, focusing on energy, agriculture, industry and infrastructure. Shahla Amouri, head of the Ahvaz Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, said the talks aimed to identify areas for expanding trade and investment ties with African businesses. She highlighted Khuzestan’s strategic role in Iran’s energy sector, noting that the pro

Oct 3 202610:28

Iran is world’s top rainbow trout producer, head of IFO says

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Tehran — Iran accounts for nearly one-third of global rainbow trout production, making it the world’s leading producer of the fish, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said global rainbow trout production amounts to around 880,000 tons a year, with Iran contributing approximately 30 percent of the total. He said Türkiye and Russia rank second and third, respectively, in global rainbow trout production. Rostampour noted that

Sep 28 202608:34