Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector

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Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Iran seeking to attract private investment in cage aquaculture sector Gilan – In a move to boost domestic aquaculture production, the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO) has announced new initiatives to attract private investment, particularly in cage fish farming operations. In talks with Gilan Province officials, IFO Chairman Hamzeh Rostamipour outlined plans to develop the region's fisheries sector through pu

Apr 15 202509:26

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security Tehran – In a significant push toward agricultural self-sufficiency, Iran has launched a nationwide initiative integrating advanced technologies into its greenhouse and aquaculture sectors, an official announced. Amir-Hossein Safargholi, Director of Iran's National Program for Greenhouse and Aquaculture Development, outlined the country's progress during a h

Apr 4 202503:15

Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027

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Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Iran targets 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat by 2027 Tehran – The Iranian government aims to produce 20,000 tons of sturgeon meat and 140 tons of caviar annually by the end of its Seventh Development Plan in 2027, according to the head of the Iranian Fisheries Organization (IFO). We are determined to boost aquaculture and enhance the county’s food security, Hamzeh Rostampour said. He noted that 20 provinces are currently active in st

Feb 9 202512:27

Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually

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Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Iran agricultural, livestock production hits 127m tons annually Tehran – Iran's annual production of agricultural and livestock products has reached 127 million tons, the deputy minister of agriculture said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour hailed the performance of the Ministry of Agriculture's research centers for this significant growth, despite challenges posed by climate and limited water resources. Currently, Iran imports only 5%

Feb 9 202512:09

Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy

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Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Iran to develop agro towns using geothermal energy Arak – Geothermal energy will be employed for the development of agro towns in the central province of Markazi, an official announced. An agro-town is an agglomeration in a rural environment with a population of several thousands but whose workforce's main occupation is agriculture. An agro-town also lacks the administrative, commercial and industrial functions that are usually common i

Jan 27 202510:10

President issues decree to revive Iran fisheries industry

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President issues decree to revive Iran fisheries industry President issues decree to revive Iran fisheries industry 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," Presi

Jan 7 202513:11

Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations

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Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations Mazandaran province leads in offshore fish cage installations 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

Jan 1 202510:57

Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months

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Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months Iran aquaculture feed exports see major surge in 8 months 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, gen

Jan 1 202510:52

Iran seeks investment to boost aquaculture industry

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Iran seeks investment to boost aquaculture industry Iran seeks investment to boost aquaculture industry 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

Dec 17 202411:30

Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities

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Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities Iran launches pilot project for self-sufficient Agricultural Production Cities 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 Exhi

Dec 11 202412:46