Semnan province to upgrade trout farms with water-saving aquaculture tech

https://en.maj.ir/editor choice/Semnan-province-to-upgrade-trout-farms-with-water–saving-aquaculture-tech

Semnan – Iran’s north-central Semnan province is introducing advanced aquaculture technologies by replacing conventional raceway trout ponds with prefabricated circular and octagonal tanks, a move aimed at boosting productivity, conserving water, and improving the sustainability of fish farming. The plan, announced by the Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs Department of the Semnan Agriculture Organization, responds to growing pressure on water resources while promoting more efficient aq

Jul 19 202618:45

Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings

https://en.maj.ir/News/Iran’s-Bushehr-aims-to-produce-5m-marine-fingerlings-

Tehran – Iran's southern Bushehr province is preparing to significantly expand its marine aquaculture sector with the construction of a new marine fish hatchery and nursery center expected to produce 5 million fingerlings annually, provincial fisheries officials announced. Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, said the facility is being built alongside an existing shrimp hatchery, enabling it to leverage established infrastructure while completing the province's aquatic prod

Jul 12 202609:19

Iran advances Caspian white fish domestication to strengthen sustainable aquaculture

https://en.maj.ir/News/Iran-advances-Caspian-white-fish-domestication-to-strengthen-sustainable-aquaculture

Tehran – Iranian researchers are making significant progress toward the domestication and commercial cultivation of Caspian white fish (or Caspian kutum), a move aimed at reducing reliance on wild catches from the Caspian Sea while supporting the long-term growth of the country's aquaculture sector. Mohammad Sayyad Bourani, Head of the National Inland Waters Aquaculture Research Institute, said the institute is conducting a comprehensive research program to introduce the economically and

Jul 7 202608:06

Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-inaugurates-1,000–ton-fish-processing-plant-in-west

Tehran – Iran has inaugurated a new fish processing and packaging facility with an annual capacity of 1,000 metric tons in Aligudarz, western Lorestan Province, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's aquaculture value chain and expand export opportunities. Kiarash Beyranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, said Aligudarz—one of Iran's leading rainbow trout-producing regions—has taken a major step toward increasing value-added production with the launch of the

Jun 29 202613:07

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold

https://en.maj.ir/News/Kohgiluyeh–Boyerahmad-raises-caviar-output-elevenfold

Tehran – Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad Province in the southwest of Iran has increased its caviar production more than elevenfold over the past year, raising output from 170 kilograms to 2 metric tons and accounting for 10% of the country's total caviar production, a provincial official said. Kourosh Yazdanpanah, director of fisheries and aquaculture at the provincial Agriculture Ministry, said the caviar is produced at sturgeon farms in Dana and Gachsaran counties and exported to Russia and Eur

Jun 27 202619:14

Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects

https://en.maj.ir/ Archive/Iran’s-inland-aquaculture-research-institute-advances-28-research-projects

Rasht - Iran’s Inland Waters Aquaculture Research Institute is carrying out 28 research projects, including national programs focused on sustainable aquaculture and the conservation of commercially important fish species in the Caspian Sea, according to the institute director. The institute is conducting projects in partnership with government agencies, research centers, and private-sector stakeholders, while also advancing breeding and stock restoration programs for endangered fish spec

Jun 21 202613:25

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Bushehr-leads-Iran’s-shrimp-production,-official-says-

Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp larvae, reinforcing its position as Iran’s primary hub for shrimp seed production. In the fisheries

Jun 20 202613:09

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head

https://en.maj.ir/editor choice/Iran’s-southern-fisheries-sector-sustains-production-despite-regional-tensions:-IFO-head

Tehran - Iran’s southern fisheries and aquaculture industry has continued to operate and maintain production levels despite ongoing regional tensions, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and strategic importance to national food security, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour said the performance of southern fishing fleets during a recent period of heightened instability highlighted the sector’s ability to withstand challenging conditions

Jun 15 202612:57

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

https://en.maj.ir/late/Nanobubble-tech-boosts-agricultural,-aquaculture-productivity-in-Iran’s-Markazi-Province

Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances growing conditions for both aquatic species and crops. Mohammad Mehdi Rezaei, a researcher at the Markazi Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center, said n

Jun 12 202609:01

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

https://en.maj.ir/News/Iran-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-to-combat-illegal-fishing

Tehran – The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has underscored the importance of enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard aquatic resources and advance sustainable fisheries, marking the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5. Fariborz Rajaei, acting director of the Fishing and Fisheries Office at the organization, said that this year’s observance coincides with the 10th anniversary of the entry into f

Jun 8 202619:04