IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs

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IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs IFO Chief: Aquaculture in saline, barren areas can boost exports, jobs Tehran - Expanding aquaculture in underdeveloped regions, the Makran coastline, and saline waters could generate significant foreign currency revenue and large-scale employment, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said. Hamzeh Rostampour, deputy agriculture minister and fisheries chief, said that production in marginal lands and brackish en

Feb 14 202610:00

Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south

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Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south Tehran - Three shrimp farming projects were inaugurated at the North Rudshur site in Genaveh County, in the southern Bushehr Province, with a total investment of 760 billion rials. According to the Public Relations Office of the Bushehr Provincial Organization of Agriculture, the projects were developed on a 61-hectare area and have generated direct employment for 38 local residents.

Feb 8 202611:58

Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts

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Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Bandar Abbas - Iran is rapidly expanding aquaculture projects along its southern coastal provinces, including Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Sistan-Baluchestan, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced during a visit to a 400-hectare shrimp farm in Bandar Abbas, a port city bounded by the Persian Gulf. Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Director of

Feb 6 202609:23

Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production

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Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari tops Iran’s aquatic feed production Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari - The southwestern province of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari produces more than 60% of Iran’s aquatic feed, ranking first nationwide, a senior official said. Mr. Davoudi-Nia, Deputy for Planning and Economic Affairs at the provincial Agricultural Organization, said agriculture accounts for 20–25% of exports and over 30% of employment in the province. H

Feb 6 202609:10

2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says

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2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says 2,250 tons of fish feed exported from south, official says Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad - The southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province has exported 2,250 tons of fish feed to international markets since the beginning of the current year, the province’s Director of Fisheries at the Agriculture Organization announced. Koroush Yazdanpanah said the feed, primarily for cold-water fish, was exported to countries in the Persian Gu

Feb 2 202606:32

153 fisheries projects launched nationwide during Fajr celebrations

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153 fisheries projects launched nationwide during Fajr celebrations 153 fisheries projects launched nationwide during Fajr celebrations Tehran- Iran’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced the inauguration of 153 fisheries projects across 23 provinces during Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies. According to the organization’s Public Relations Office, Hamzeh Rostampour said the projects were implemented with a total investment of 29,91

Feb 2 202606:25

Iran unveils knowledge-based fisheries products, Persian Gulf seahorse breeding project

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Iran unveils knowledge-based fisheries products, Persian Gulf seahorse breeding project Iran unveils knowledge-based fisheries products, Persian Gulf seahorse breeding project Tehran - Iran has unveiled four knowledge-based fisheries products alongside a biotechnology project for the breeding and cultivation of the Persian Gulf seahorse, on the sidelines of the 4th International Exhibition of Marine Industries and Maritime Affairs in the port city of Bandar Abbas in south. The unveiling ceremo

Feb 1 202609:10

4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south

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4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south 4th national fisheries industry exhibition to open in south Bushehr - The Fourth National Specialized Fisheries Industry Exhibition will be held in the southern province of Bushehr from February 17 to February 20, 2026, aiming to present the full range of capacities, capabilities, and recent achievements of Iran’s fisheries sector. The specialized exhibition will focus on aquaculture and fish farming equipment, fishing and harve

Jan 26 202609:39

Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels

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Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels Iran to mandate tracking systems for fishing vessels Tehran - The Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization has underscored the mandatory installation of tracking systems on fishing vessels, emphasizing that the process must be carried out through specialized companies. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks at a briefing session attended by senior officials and representatives of fishing cooperative unions, noting that fishing is a demanding prof

Jan 24 202611:25

Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets

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Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets Lorestan produces 160m juvenile fish, exports half to intl markets Lorestan – The western Lorestan Province produces 160 million juvenile fish annually, with half of this output exported to other provinces and international markets, according to the Public Relations Office of the Iranian Fisheries Organization. During a visit to fish farms in Khorramabad, Kiarash Beiranvand, Director General of Lorestan Fisheries, noted t

Jan 23 202601:58