Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-inaugurates-1,000–ton-fish-processing-plant-in-west

Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west Iran inaugurates 1,000-ton fish processing plant in west Tehran – Iran has inaugurated a new fish processing and packaging facility with an annual capacity of 1,000 metric tons in Aligudarz, western Lorestan Province, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's aquaculture value chain and expand export opportunities. Kiarash Beyranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, said Aligudarz—one of Iran's leading rainbow tr

Jun 29 202613:07

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold

https://en.maj.ir/late/Kohgiluyeh–Boyerahmad-raises-caviar-output-elevenfold

Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad raises caviar output elevenfold Tehran – Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad Province in the southwest of Iran has increased its caviar production more than elevenfold over the past year, raising output from 170 kilograms to 2 metric tons and accounting for 10% of the country's total caviar production, a provincial official said. Kourosh Yazdanpanah, director of fisheries and aquaculture at the provincial Agriculture Ministry,

Jun 27 202619:14

Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects

https://en.maj.ir/late/Iran’s-inland-aquaculture-research-institute-advances-28-research-projects

Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects Iran’s inland aquaculture research institute advances 28 research projects Rasht - Iran’s Inland Waters Aquaculture Research Institute is carrying out 28 research projects, including national programs focused on sustainable aquaculture and the conservation of commercially important fish species in the Caspian Sea, according to the institute director. The institute is conducting projects in partnership with governm

Jun 21 202613:25

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Bushehr-leads-Iran’s-shrimp-production,-official-says-

Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says Bushehr leads Iran’s shrimp production, official says 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

Jun 20 202613:09

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran’s-southern-fisheries-sector-sustains-production-despite-regional-tensions:-IFO-head

Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Iran’s southern fisheries sector sustains production despite regional tensions: IFO head Tehran - Iran’s southern fisheries and aquaculture industry has continued to operate and maintain production levels despite ongoing regional tensions, demonstrating the sector’s resilience and strategic importance to national food security, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rost

Jun 15 202612:57

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Nanobubble-tech-boosts-agricultural,-aquaculture-productivity-in-Iran’s-Markazi-Province

Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Nanobubble tech boosts agricultural, aquaculture productivity in Iran’s Markazi Province Markazi Province - The adoption of nanobubble technology in fish farms and greenhouses is helping transform Markazi Province in the center of Iran into a leader in smart, knowledge-based agriculture. Researchers say the technology improves oxygen retention in water, reduces water and energy consumption, and enhances gr

Jun 12 202609:01

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

https://en.maj.ir/editor-choice/Iran-calls-for-stronger-cooperation-to-combat-illegal-fishing

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing Tehran – The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has underscored the importance of enhanced regional and international cooperation to safeguard aquatic resources and advance sustainable fisheries, marking the International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing on June 5. Fariborz Rajaei, acting director of the Fishing and Fisherie

Jun 8 202619:04

Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output

https://en.maj.ir/News/Freshwater-aquaculture-dominates-Iran’s-fish-farming-output

Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output Freshwater aquaculture dominates Iran’s fish farming output Tehran – Freshwater aquaculture continues to be the backbone of Iran’s fisheries industry, with production reaching an estimated 676,000 tons in 1404 (2025–26), according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Speaking during a visit to Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, the Director General of Freshwater Aquaculture Development said preliminary provincial data

Jun 2 202612:29

Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says

https://en.maj.ir/News/Khuzestan-is-Iran’s-leading-aquaculture-hub,-official-says-

Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Khuzestan is Iran’s leading aquaculture hub, official says Ahvaz – The southern Khuzestan province, a leading aquaculture hub in Iran, has produced over 100,000 tons of aquatic products this year, according to the provincial fisheries chief. Seyed Sharif Mousavi said some 17,000 hectares of farms and complexes were used for warm-water fish, sturgeon, shrimp, and ornamental species. “Exports reached 55,000 tons worth $193

May 18 202611:52

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

https://en.maj.ir/-News/Iran-plans-to-expand-Caspian-salmon-farming

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22