Iran’s Bushehr aims to produce 5m marine fingerlings

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Tehran – Iran's southern Bushehr province is preparing to significantly expand its marine aquaculture sector with the construction of a new marine fish hatchery and nursery center expected to produce 5 million fingerlings annually, provincial fisheries officials announced. Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, said the facility is being built alongside an existing shrimp hatchery, enabling it to leverage established infrastructure while completing the province's aquatic prod

Jul 12 202609:19

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

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Tehran – Bushehr Province in south maintained its status as Iran’s leading shrimp-producing region last year, harvesting 30,460 tons of farmed shrimp and accounting for more than 50% of the country’s total production, according to provincial fisheries officials. Bushehr Fisheries Director General Aqil Amini said the province also produced more than three billion shrimp larvae, reinforcing its position as Iran’s primary hub for shrimp seed production. In the fisheries

Jun 20 202613:09

Bushehr to launch 100-million-capacity shrimp hatchery

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Bushehr - A shrimp hatchery capable of producing 100 million post-larvae annually is under construction in Deylam, southern Bushehr Province, and is scheduled to open later this year, fisheries officials announced. The facility is part of Bushehr’s strategy to expand aquaculture infrastructure and strengthen investment in the shrimp sector. Once operational, it will supply a substantial portion of the post-larvae required by shrimp farms across Bushehr and neighboring provinces. As one

Jun 6 202611:59

Bushehr exports 26,000 tons of aquatic products

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Bushehr – Iran's Bushehr Province has exported more than 26,000 tons of aquatic products to European and Asian markets, with the Provincial Veterinary Directorate playing a critical role in ensuring health and safety standards. Mohammad Reza Abbasi, head of the Quarantine and Biosecurity Office at the Bushehr Veterinary Directorate, announced that since the start of the Iranian year 1404 (March 2025), export preparations have been completed for over 19,000 tons of shrimp and more than 7,

May 12 202612:14

Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply

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Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has produced one million tons of vegetables and summer crops, with tomatoes leading as the main crop, a local agricultural official announced. According to Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production at Bushehr's Agriculture Organization, tomatoes alone account for 660,000 tons grown on 12,000 hectares. She noted that the province ranks first in Iran for off-season tomato production, playing a critical role in supplying the market during Novembe

May 12 202612:03

Bushehr set to produce 4b shrimp larvae

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Bushehr– Bushehr province, in southwest of Iran, is expected to produce 4 billion shrimp larvae this year, up from 3 billion last year, thanks to farm restructuring, infrastructure upgrades, and a move away from traditional methods, according to the provincial veterinary chief. Mohammad Hassan Rahnama announced that following the containment of the AHPND virus and ongoing veterinary monitoring, shrimp production has rebounded from 17,000 tons in 2024 to 30,000 tons in 2025. He noted th

May 10 202612:50

Bushehr leads Iran in spirulina production

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Bushehr – The southern Bushehr province has emerged as Iran's leading producer of spirulina, marking a major step forward in the development of modern, knowledge-based aquaculture. Provincial officials recently visited a spirulina microalgae cultivation unit in the village of Ashkali, Tangestan County, to assess its operations, development plans, and challenges. Aqil Amini, Director-General of Bushehr's Fisheries Department, stated that diversifying aquaculture toward high-value-added

Apr 27 202611:49

Wheat production, harvest increase

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Tehran - A member of the Pricing Council for Basic Agricultural Products has announced an increase in wheat production for the 2025–2026 crop year, predicting that approximately 14 million tons of wheat will be harvested in the country this year. Ata Hashemi, a member of the Pricing and Support Policy Council for Basic Agricultural Products, spoke to Mehr News Agency about the status of wheat production in the 2025–2026 crop year, stating "Wheat harvesting has begun in the south of

Apr 21 202608:29

Iran advancing sustainable development via water, soil projects, deputy minister says

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Tehran – The Deputy Minister of Water and Soil at the Ministry of Agriculture underscored the critical need for water and soil projects to ensure national food security, saying that these infrastructure initiatives not only preserve essential resources but also drive sustainable development amid the country’s current conditions. Speaking at the second meeting of the Deputy Ministry’s Board of Directors this year, Safdar Niazi Shahraki said, "The execution of water and soil pr

Apr 19 202611:05

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated Given the country's circumstances, the institute will carefully pursue and implement the executive policies planned for the year 1405. He added In line with the approved pr

Apr 16 202608:55