Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says

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Hormozgan - Iran has managed to export $222 million worth of hairtail fish caught from the country’s southern waters to China, according to the Director General of Hormozgan Fishery Department. Masoud Barani said that the hairtail fish species is not used for domestic consumption and is exported exclusively for industrial and food processing purposes. He noted that all fish products are subjected to comprehensive microbial and chemical testing and exported under strict sanitary supervi

Oct 27 202511:29

Iran’s marine fish output to reach 8,000 tons by year-end

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Bushehr – Iran’s marine fish production from cage farming and prefabricated ponds is expected to reach 8,000 tons by the end of this year, according to the Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Marine Aquatic Affairs at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking at a training workshop in Bushehr, Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, said expanding fish farming in prefabricated ponds creates new job opportunities for people with limited investment capacity and promotes sustainable deve

Oct 25 202512:07

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports, Hossein Hooshmand said. Speaking at a press conference organized by the Iranian Fisheries Science Res

Oct 25 202511:54

Iran establishes world’s second largest Artemia Cyst Bank

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Tehran - Iran has launched the world’s second largest Artemia cyst bank, following Ghent University in Belgium, according to the head of the National Artemia Research Center. The center has created both a live gene bank for Artemia urmiana and a cyst bank containing samples from 52 global populations, said Ali Nekouei-Fard. He added the initiative aims to protect the unique Artemia species of Lake Urmia, support genetic conservation, and promote advanced aquaculture technologies as par

Oct 24 202512:23

South Khorasan showcases aquaculture potential at Iran - Afghanistan Expo

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South Khorasan - Situated in the eastern region of Iran, South Khorasan’s fisheries sector took an active part in the First Iran–Afghanistan International Trade and Investment Exhibition, showcasing the province’s vast aquaculture potential and paving the way for enhanced bilateral cooperation. According to the Public Relations Office of the Iran Fisheries Organization, aquaculture producers from South Khorasan Province presented a wide range of opportunities to domestic and

Oct 20 202511:34

Tehran gearing up to host IFEX 2025

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Tehran – The Iranian capital Tehran will host the 9th International Exhibition of Fisheries, Aquatic Products, Fishing, Seafood, and Related Industries (IFEX 2025) from December 2 to 5, 2025 at the Tehran International Permanent Fairground. The exhibition will highlight the latest advancements in fisheries, aquaculture, seafood processing, and related industries, offering a key platform for both domestic and international companies to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and explore

Oct 5 202513:05

Gilan leading aquatic stock restoration efforts in north, official says

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Gilan – The northern Gilan Province has emerged as the leading center for restoring aquatic resources in northern Iran, contributing 12% to the Caspian Sea’s restocking programs. With over 150 million juvenile fish released and three major restoration centers in operation, Gilan plays a pivotal role in sustaining fish populations and supporting biodiversity. According to Kourosh Khalili, Director General of Gilan Fisheries, fishermen’s participation in restocking efforts ha

Oct 4 202519:35

Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day

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Tehran - The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization has underscored the vital role of fishermen and aquaculture producers in strengthening the country’s food security, calling for their more active involvement in fisheries development programs. Speaking at a World Maritime Day ceremony, Deputy Agriculture Minister Hamzeh Rostampour praised the contributions of fishermen and seafarers to national food supply and aquaculture production. He said government institutions must build great

Oct 4 202510:54

Agriculture exports jump 32 percent as sector shows recovery

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Tehran - Iran’s agriculture exports rose by 32 percent in the previous Iranian calendar year (ended in late March), Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri said. According to the official, the sector grew by 5.6 percentage points last year, rebounding from a negative 2.4 percent contraction to reach positive growth of 3.2 percent. Speaking at the opening of the National Conference on the New Crop Year, Nouri said the improvement exceeded the 5.5 percent growth target set under Iran&rsquo

Sep 29 202511:39

Iran agriculture minister sets growth, self sufficiency targets

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Tehran – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri marked the start of the new crop year with a message of resilience and ambition, reporting a turnaround in the sector’s performance and outlining plans for greater self-sufficiency in key products. Addressing a national gathering of senior directors at the Summit Conference Hall in Tehran on Sunday on the occassion of the new crop year, Nouri announced that agriculture had moved from - 4.4% contraction to +3.2% growth over

Sep 28 202509:01