IFO new head appointed

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Tehran – The Iranian minister of agriculture has appointed Hamzeh Rostampour as the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Gholamreza Nouri announced the appointment on Saturday during a ceremony honoring outgoing head Seyed Hossein Hosseini, according to the government news website.Hamzeh Rostampour brings extensive experience to the directorship, including service as the Ministry of Agriculture's Director General of Parliamentary Affairs and 14 years at the Fisheries Organizatio

Feb 3 202508:32

Iran targets to produce 1.8m tons of aquatic products

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Tehran – Head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) has said his organization is planning to produce 1.8 million tons of aquatic products as outlined in the country’s Seventh Development Plan. “If this goal is achieved, the per capita consumption of protein from aquatic sources would increase from 7 to 9 grams, and the overall per capita consumption would reach 17 kilograms,” Hossein Hosseini added. He further highlighted the global demand for aquatic proteins, cit

Jan 26 202513:17

Iran export of farmed caviar registers 112 percent rise in 9 months y/y

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An official with Iran's Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 112 percent increase in the country's official exports of farmed caviar during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year 1403 (March 20 – December 20, 2024), compared to the total exports of the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Naser Karami-Rad, Director-General of the Office for the Restoration and Conservation of Genetic Aquatic Resources said on Sunday that 5,346 kilograms of farme

Jan 21 202507:12

11 tons of caviar exported so far, IFO head says

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Tehran – The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization (IFO) Hossein Hosseini announced that the country has managed to export 11 tons of caviar to target countries since the start of the Iranian calendar year. Some 11 tons of caviar have been so far exported through both official and passenger channels this year, Hossein said in a recent interview. Iran has produced 22 tons of caviar and 4,700 tons of sturgeon meat this year, with plans to increase production to 20,000 tons of sturgeo

Jan 19 202507:35

Minister calls for removal of all trade barriers between Iran, Russia

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Moscow – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri said the existing trade barriers regarding the entry of Iranian goods to the Russian market must be removed soon.“Agriculture and food are among the most important priorities of the bilateral economic relations between Iran and Russia,” Nouri, accompanying Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on his Russia trip, said on Thursday. Tehran and Moscow have the potential to expand their bilateral trade in a range of areas in

Jan 17 202507:13

Iran farmed caviar output in 9 months exceeds 7,500 kilos

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Tehran – An official with the Iran Fisheries Organization said the country’s farmed caviar production during the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year has reached over 7,500 kilograms. “Some 7,568 kilograms of farmed caviar have been produced so far,” Naser Karami-Rad said. He added that 3,317 tons of sturgeon meat were also produced during the said period. Gilan and Mazandaran provinces are leading the way in sturgeon farming, with 150 and 55 ac

Jan 8 202510:45

President issues decree to revive Iran fisheries industry

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Tehran - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued five key directives aimed at revitalizing Iran's fisheries and aquaculture industry. In a recent meeting focused on marine development, the President emphasized the critical role of expanding regional and international markets for the sector's growth. "Maritime trade is essential for our nation's food security," President Pezeshkian said. "Access to global markets must be a top priority for our fisheries industry." The President outl

Jan 7 202513:11

Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations

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Tehran - Mazandaran province has emerged as a leader in offshore fish farming within Iran, according to the head of Iran Fisheries Organization. “In 2023, the province successfully deployed 40 offshore fish cages, resulting in a substantial production of approximately 1,850 tons of fish,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added that this impressive output generated an estimated 460 billion tomans in revenue for the local economy. Building on this success, 30 out of 65 planned new cages

Jan 1 202510:57

Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months

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Tehran - Iran's aquaculture industry is experiencing a period of significant growth, with exports of aquaculture feed soaring by 90% in value over the past eight months. According to Mohammad Mokhtari, Director General of the Office for Improvement of Quality, Processing, and Development of Fisheries Markets, the country exported approximately 83,000 tons of aquaculture feed, generating over $69 million in revenue during this period. This substantial increase underscores the growing global d

Jan 1 202510:52

Iran seeks investment to boost aquaculture industry

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Tehran – Iran's Fisheries Organization is actively seeking foreign investment to expand its offshore cage and shrimp aquaculture industry. The organization's head, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, emphasized the need for sustainable practices and rigorous environmental assessments to ensure the long-term viability of the sector. To mitigate potential ecological risks, he highlighted the importance of introducing non-breeding, or monosex, species. "We are committed to responsible aquaculture

Dec 17 202411:30