Iran releases over 60 million juvenile fish to enhance its stock

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Iran releases over 60 million juvenile fish to enhance its stock Tehran – Iran has introduced 61 million juvenile fish into its waters since early June, targeting the Caspian Sea, inland rivers, and southern coastal zones, according to the Director General of Iran’s Fisheries Stock Restoration Office. The mass release, part of a broader plan to deploy 322 million fry this year, aims to bolster fish stocks, safeguard food security, and protect endangered aquatic species, Nasser Karami

Jul 8 202513:18

East Azarbaijan exports first batch of rainbow trout to Iraq

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East Azarbaijan exports first batch of rainbow trout to Iraq Tabriz – Iran’s East Azarbaijan province has successfully exported its first shipment of rainbow trout to Iraq, according to a provincial official. Javad Gozli, Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs at the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Organization, confirmed that an initial consignment of 350 kilograms of live rainbow trout was shipped to Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. “This pioneering export marks the beginning of a broader

Jun 30 202516:27

Iran ornamental fish exports outpace imports 

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Tehran – Iran's ornamental fish sector is showing promising growth, with exports in the Persian calendar year 1403 (roughly corresponding to 2024) reaching approximately $907,000, significantly exceeding imports of $643,000 for the same period, according to the Deputy Head of Aquaculture Development at Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehdi Shakouri noted that while these figures are encouraging, they still fall short of the nation's peak export of over $2.5 million recorded by the Islamic R

Jun 2 202506:47

FAO new representative to Iran submits credentials to Foreign Minister

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Tehran – Farrukh Toirov, the newly appointed Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented his credentials to Seyed Abbas Araqchi, Minister for Foreign Affairs, on Sunday, 25 May 2025 and officially commenced his assignment. Toirov, national of Tajikistan, brings over 20 years of extensive experience in international development and agricultural programming to his new role. His diplomatic mission in Iran mar

Jun 1 202511:35

Tehran now a hub for global caviar market: Official

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Tehran – Tehran Province is fast becoming a significant player in the global caviar market, signaling a promising new chapter for Iran's economy, according to the director of Fisheries and Aquatic Affairs for Tehran Province. As the harvesting season kicks off, Noorollah Hosseini, has announced that local sturgeon farms are now consistently yielding high-quality caviar. Last year alone, these burgeoning farms produced over 102 tons of sturgeon meat and successfully harvested more than

May 20 202516:27

Mauritanian delegation seeks aquaculture partnerships in Iran Gilan Province

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Gilan - A Mauritanian economic delegation has visited Gilan province to assess its expertise in warm-water aquaculture, signaling a potential partnership between the two nations. The visit occurred during the Iran-Africa Summit, with the Mauritanian representatives keen to learn from Gilan's advancements in the field. The Director-General of Gilan Fisheries said that the delegation's primary objective was to explore how Gilan's technical capabilities could support the development of warm-water f

May 6 202515:15

Iran seeks closer fisheries ties with African nations.

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Tehran – Iran is moving to deepen fisheries cooperation with strategic African partners, with Mauritania emerging as a key focus for expanded trade and technological exchange. In a recent meeting, Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister and Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization, held talks with Mauritania’s Ambassador to Tehran Sayyid Muhammad Walid Muhammad al-Razi to explore new avenues for bilateral collaboration. Rostampour emphasized Iran’s commitment to a "distinct p

Apr 27 202506:32

Iran, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen fisheries cooperation

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Tehran - Senior officials from Iran and Uzbekistan held talks to discuss ways to expand partnership opportunities in the fisheries sector. The meeting was held in Tehran with Abbas Mokhtari, Director General of Iran’s Fisheries Quality and Market Development, Sherifov from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture, and Kadiev of Uzbekistan's Fisheries Union in attendance. During discussions, Mokhtari outlined Iran's existing seafood and fish feed exports to Uzbekistan while emphasizing rea

Apr 26 202509:49

Iran fishery exports see significant surge

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Tehran - The Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) has reported a substantial increase in the country's fishery exports during the Iranian year 1403, which concluded on March 19, 2025. According to IRICA, Iran exported 196,000 metric tons of fishery products valued at $372 million. Arezou Ghanion, Deputy Director of the Statistics and Data Processing Office at IRICA, highlighted the impressive year-on-year growth in the sector. Fishery exports experienced a 29 percent surge in

Apr 22 202509:38

BRICS role in global food security ‘substantial’: Minister

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Brasilia – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture described the BRICS group of nations as a “significant force in the global landscape, making substantial contributions to economic cooperation and global food security.” Gholamreza Nouri made the remarks on Thursday addressing the 15th BRICS agriculture ministers' meeting in Brazil. What follows is the full text of the Minister’s speech at the meeting in Brasilia Mr. Chairman, His Excellency Mr. Carlos Favaro,

Apr 18 202509:55