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

Iran-Africa agricultural trade registers major rise

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Tehran - Iran is seeking to expand agricultural cooperation with African countries through joint investment, technology transfer and sustainable production partnerships, with bilateral trade reaching $940 million in the first nine months of the Iranian calendar year 1404 (March–November 2025), up 66% year-on-year, Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri says. Addressing the first National Meeting on Iran-Africa Agricultural Cooperation, Nouri said the two sides should move beyond memorandu

Oct 31 202610:57

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

Kish Expo 2026 to showcase Iran’s agricultural investment, export opportunities

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Kish - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture is seeking to attract domestic and foreign investment and expand agricultural exports through its participation in Kish Expo 2026, with plans to showcase priority projects, develop financing partnerships and connect Iranian producers with international buyers. The plans were outlined at a coordination meeting on the ministry’s participation in the international exhibition, where officials stressed the need to identify investment-ready projects,

Oct 13 202611:12

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

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

Iran seeks to cut imports by expanding domestic production

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Ardabil — Iran can reduce its reliance on imports of certain products by expanding domestic production and tapping the full potential of its agricultural and fisheries sectors, the head of the Fisheries Organization said. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks at the inauguration of a specialized agricultural industrial park in Ardabil Province, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the supply of essential goods under challenging conditions. He said Iran’s food supply remained st

Sep 25 202609:37