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 launches major haloculture program to tackle soil salinity

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Tehran — In response to growing concerns over water and soil salinity and the impacts of climate change on agriculture, Iran has launched a major haloculture (saltwater farming) program aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable land use. The initiative, led by the National Salinity Research Center, is currently being implemented across several pilot farms nationwide, according to Mohammad Hassan Rahimian, head of the National Salinity Research Center. “H

Aug 5 202508:29

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

Bushehr Province poultry farms hatch 2.1m chicks

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Bushehr – Poultry farms in Bushehr Province recorded the hatching of 2.1 million chicks last month, signaling a steady continuation of chicken meat production across the region, according to Morteza Bahrani, Head of the Bushehr Agricultural Organization. Bahrani noted that the chick hatching aligns with production targets aimed at ensuring a stable supply of poultry meat. “With 2.1 million chicks hatched last month, production is on track, and this month’s operations are expe

Jul 20 202506:38

Iran ranks 10th worldwide in shrimp production

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Bushehr – Iran has secured the 10th spot globally in shrimp production, according to the deputy head of Health and Prevention at the Iranian Veterinary Organization (IVO). Speaking at a meeting with private sector stakeholders and officials from the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture sectors in Bushehr Province, Seyed Saeed Hosseini emphasized the key role of five Iranian provinces in shrimp farming. He stressed that adherence to international standards is crucial for expanding exports

Jul 14 202508:21

Bushehr exports over 21,000 tons of aquatic products to 18 countries

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Bushehr – The Bushehr Province Veterinary Department reported that 21,126 tons of seafood products passed health and quarantine inspections in the past year before being exported to 18 countries. According to the Director-General of Veterinary Medicine, the exported products from the southwestern province included 13,501 tons of farmed shrimp and 7,447 tons of marine fish, all processed under strict veterinary supervision. The shipments reached key global markets, including the Europe

May 4 202511:00

Iran launches nationwide agricultural plan to boost food security

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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 high-level briefing with the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology. "Our comprehensive approach addresses the entire value cha

Apr 4 202503:15

Iran holds top place globally in date varieties

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Tehran - The head of Iran's National Date Association highlighted the country's date production capabilities, saying that Iran holds first place globally in varieties of date types. Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi, president of the association, told Borna Economic News that date prices, like other commodities, have been affected by inflation and market dynamics. He, however, said that date quality has remained consistent. "No significant drop in quality has been observed. In fact, certain varieties,

Mar 29 202504:29

Iran ranks second in date production

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Tehran - Iran, the world's second-largest date producer, exported 30 percent of its crop this year, generating $400 million in revenue, the head of the National Association of Iranian Dates said on Saturday.Mohsen Rashid Farrokhi told IRNA that Iran produces about 1.4 million tons of dates annually from 300,000 hectares of farmland, ranking behind Egypt in global production."Iran leads the world in date variety, offering a wide range of types to suit different tastes," he added, Tehran Times rep

Feb 18 202510:08

Minister urges expansion of pressurized irrigation in Bushehr province

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Bushehr – The Minister of Agriculture has emphasized the need for the expansion of pressurized irrigation systems in Bushehr to optimize water resource management across the southwestern province. "Due to the current state of water resources and the existing crisis, we need to move towards pressurized irrigation," Gholamreza Nouri said during his official visit to the province on Wednesday. He stressed that optimizing water consumption in the agricultural sector should be a top priorit

Feb 12 202509:14