Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities

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Tehran – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture announced the launch of a pilot project to establish self-sufficient "Agricultural Production Cities" across the country. This initiative aims to bolster domestic food production and reduce reliance on imports. The announcement was made during a visit to the 8th International Exhibition on Fisheries, Aquaculture, Fishing, Seafood, and Related Industries. The exhibition highlighted the capabilities of over 140 domestic companies and featured

Dec 11 202412:46

Iran fisheries sector poised for growth, minister says

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Tehran - Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri expressed optimism about the country's fisheries industry during a visit to a recent industry exhibition. Nouri emphasized that the sector faces no major challenges and is well-positioned for growth.The minister highlighted the importance of boosting domestic seafood production and consumption. He noted that Iran's abundant marine and coastal resources, as emphasized by the Supreme Leader, offer significant potential to meet the nation's pro

Dec 7 202410:57

IFEX 2024 slated to open in Tehran on December 3

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Tehran – The 8th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2024) is poised to open its doors at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on December 3rd. Scheduled to run until December 6th, the exhibition will serve as a vital platform for industry professionals to network, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities for technical and economic cooperation. The international function is aimed to provide a platform for exchanging ideas and developing technical and economic coo

Dec 1 202409:17

Iran prioritizes aquaculture to boost protein supply

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Tehran – Iran's Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri has underscored the importance of fisheries and aquaculture in diversifying the country's protein supply. Speaking at a recent meeting, Nouri highlighted the significant potential of these sectors to meet domestic protein demands, stimulate exports, and generate foreign currency.He emphasized the need for increased investment in aquaculture projects, particularly in inland waters, reservoirs, dams, agricultural wells, and along the exte

Nov 13 202416:38

Iran seafood exports surge, reaching 45 countries

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Tehran – Iran's Fisheries Organization has announced a remarkable surge in seafood exports, reaching 45 countries in the first five months of the current year.Hossein Hosseini, head of the organization, revealed that a diverse range of marine fish, ready-to-eat seafood, and shrimp are leading the export market.According to customs data, seafood exports have witnessed substantial growth, with a 32% increase in weight and a 24% increase in value compared to the same period in 2023, he added.

Nov 12 202415:22

Tehran to host IFEX 2024 soon

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TEHRAN - Iran’s 8th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2024) is set to open at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on November 3. According to the public relations office of Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture, the exhibition will be held in the Iranian capital from November 3 to November 6. The international function is aimed to provide a platform for exchanging ideas and developing technical and economic cooperation, marketing and promoting trade and producti

Oct 28 202416:55

Iran opens first aquaculture breeding center in Bushehr

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Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has opened the country’s first aquaculture breeding center in the southern province of Bushehr. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday for the country's first aquaculture breeding center in the Daliran region of Bushehr province. This new facility is expected to boost the local economy, create jobs, and promote sustainable marine resource management. "The construction of the country's first aquaculture breeding center in Bushehr, on the one

Oct 23 202413:14

Caviar export up 61percent in six months

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Tehran - The head of Iran's Fisheries Organization announced that the country's caviar industry is experiencing a boom, with exports surging by a remarkable 61% in the first six months of the year. Hossein Hosseini said that 2,815 kilograms of caviar were exported in the first six months of this year, marking a significant increase of over 61% compared to the same period last year. He further said that the figure showed a significant increase not only in volume but also in value, with a 44%

Oct 21 202406:25

Iran fish production reaches new high as fishing season begins

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Juybar – Iran's fisheries sector has reached a significant milestone, with annual fish production surpassing 1.4 million tons. The announcement was made by Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization, at the opening ceremony of the sturgeon fishing season in Juybar, Mazandaran Province. He emphasized the sector's crucial role in ensuring food security, noting that 640,000 tons of the total production came from aquaculture and 777,000 tons from

Oct 13 202412:24

Iran fishery exports flourish in 2024

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Tehran – Iran's fishery industry has demonstrated remarkable growth, with exports reaching $187 million in the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year, according to the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization. Hossein Hosseini added that this marks a significant increase of over 33% compared to the same period in the previous year. “The country exported more than 118,000 tons of fishery products during this period. Sea fish exports experienced the most notable surg

Oct 12 202414:40