Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security

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Tehran – Iran is advancing a plan to establish specialized fisheries towns along its southern coastline, a move officials say will strengthen national food security, create sustainable jobs, and support export-driven economic growth. Peyman Eskandari, CEO of the Agricultural Towns Corporation, outlined the initiative as a strategic effort to harness maritime resources for long-term domestic and economic benefits. The project aims to enhance food self-sufficiency and increase non-oil ex

Sep 6 202512:14

Iran Agriculture Ministry unveils multilingual website to strengthen global ties

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Tehran – Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has launched a comprehensive multilingual website platform in a ceremony attended by the Minister, positioning the initiative as a strategic step to enhance media diplomacy, foster global cooperation, and showcase the country’s agricultural potential. The unveiling, held during the minister’s second press conference under the 14th administration, underscored the ministry’s pivotal role in ensuring national food security and

Sep 1 202510:40

Investment in Iran fisheries sector set to surpass $1.2b in 2025: Official

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Tehran - Investment in Iran’s fisheries sector is expected to exceed $1.2 billion this year, according to the deputy for Planning and Resource Management at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official news website, Issa Golshahi highlighted the strategic role of fisheries in Iran’s maritime-based economy. He pointed to recent efforts to expand marine-oriented production, including sea fish and shrimp farming, as highly effective, s

Aug 31 202522:08

Iran unveils 42 fishing port projects nationwide

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Tehran – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization has announced the launch of 42 major fishing port projects nationwide, representing investments of more than 100 trillion rials (approximately 10,000 billion tomans). In an interview, Hamzeh Rostampour described Iran as a maritime nation with 5,800 kilometers of coastline along its northern and southern shores, including islands. “Iran ranks 40th among 182 countries in terms of maritime access, highlighting the strategic im

Aug 30 202509:06

155 fisheries projects to be inaugurated during Govt Week across Iran: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran will launch 155 fisheries projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said 155 fisheries projects with an investment of 21.25 trillion rials (about $42.5 million) will come online simultaneously in 27 provinces. The projects will boost annual output by 10,136 tons and produce 24 million juvenile fish. According to Rostampour, the schemes will create 720 direct jobs, 1,652 indi

Aug 26 202511:28

Iran aquatic exports reach record levels

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Tehran - Iran’s exports of aquatic products surged to record levels in the first four months of the year, according to the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA). Total exports reached over 133,000 tons, valued at $173 million, marking a 42% increase in volume and a 13% rise in value compared to the same period last year, the report by IRICA said. According to the report, ornamental fish exports soared 80% in volume and 24% in value, totaling 263 tons worth $251,000. S

Aug 24 202513:10

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the Strategic Council for Fishery Research. He stressed that securing stable financial resources is vital to

Aug 5 202520:48

Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry

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Bushehr – A major aquaculture project in southern Iran is set to transform the country’s shrimp farming industry. The “Daliran Aquaculture Breeding Complex” in Bushehr Province has been hailed as a landmark initiative that integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity in marine farming. During a recent visit to the project site, Bushehr Governor Arsalan Zare emphasized the strategic importance of the complex. “This initiative marks a si

Aug 4 202508:11

Agriculture Minister visits China Great Sea Group

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Beijing – As part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships and harness global expertise in the fisheries sector, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture paid an official visit to China Great Sea Group. The visit provided an opportunity for direct engagement with one of China’s leading aquaculture enterprises and was aimed at exploring avenues for bilateral cooperation. Key discussions focused on technology transfer, joint ventures, and attracting foreign investment to boos

Aug 1 202513:17

Hamedan produces over 5m ornamental fish annually, official says

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Hamedan – Iran’s western Hamedan Province produces more than five million ornamental fish each year, according to the Acting Director of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources at the Hamedan Agricultural Organization. Mohammad Karam Moradi said recently that the ornamental fish are cultivated across 37 aquaculture units in the province, 10 of which operate industrially, while the remaining units are small-scale or home-based enterprises. He noted that approximately 80 percent of the pro

Jul 23 202512:58