Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran

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Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran Iranian and Lebanese agriculture ministers hold talks in Tehran Iranian Minister of Agriculture, Mohammad Ali Nikbakht, and his Lebanese counterpart Abbas Haj Hassan explored ways to develop ties in the sector of agriculture between the two nations. Haj Hassan, who had traveled to Iran to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony, met with Nikbakht on Wednesday, August 1. The Iranian minister emphasized the need to develop ag

Aug 5 202413:30

Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom

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Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran fish food imports rise amidst export boom Iran imported nearly 14,000 tons of fish food valued at $37.9 million in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, according to the director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Despite this, the country's fishery exports surged by over 30% during the same period, reaching $121.4 million, Abbas Mokhtari added. The volu

Jul 29 202412:00

Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges

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Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges Iran aims to boost warm-water fish production amidst heat challenges Iran plans to ramp up warm-water fish production by 200,000 tons, according to the chairman of the country's Warm-Water Fishes Breeding Companies Union. Ali Elviri, however, also warned that soaring summer temperatures are posing significant challenges to the industry, with ammonia buildup in fishponds impacting production. Despite these hurdles, Iran's fish e

Jul 24 202410:23

Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter

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Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter Iran fish exports register 30 percent rise in first quarter Tehran – Iran’s fish exports surged in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), reaching a value of $53.3 million, a 30% increase compared to the same period last year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, the country exported 29,582 tons of fish during this period, a significant jump from the previous year’s 18,301

Jul 22 202410:12

Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter

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Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter Iran exports of trout surge in first quarter Iran's fishery exports experienced significant growth in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture’s Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The country shipped out 73,369 tons of fishery products valued at $121.4 million during this period, marking a substantial

Jul 19 202413:01

Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth

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Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran fisheries sector witnesses 5.8% growth Iran's fisheries sector has witnessed a remarkable 5.8% growth rate, according to Head of Iran's Fisheries Organization Hossein Hosseini. "It is crucial to identify the unparalleled potential of our fisheries sector and the opportunities it presents," Hosseini emphasized. "With concerted efforts, we have achieved a growth rate of 5.8%, bringing us closer to our ambitious targets." Outlining the organiza

Jul 19 202412:37

Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter

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Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran caviar exports surge in 1st quarter Iran's caviar exports saw a significant jump in the first quarter of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-June 20), according to the director general of the Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. The value of caviar exports increased by over 41% compared to the same period last year, Abbas Mokhtari said. He added that this rise was accompanied by an 82% inc

Jul 16 202406:39

Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter

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Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran seafood exports surge in first quarter Iran's exports of fishery products experienced a significant boost in the first three months of 2024 (Iranian calendar year 1403), according to Abbas Mokhtari, director general of the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture's Office of Quality Improvement, Processing, and Aquatic Market. Mokhtari reported a rise of over 40% in weight and over 30% in value compared to the same period in 2023. This translates to an i

Jul 13 202410:41

Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran

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Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Native breeding of freshwater king prawns achieved in Iran Scientists from Iran’s Research Institute of Fisheries Sciences have successfully developed a native breeding technique for freshwater king prawns, marking a significant milestone in efforts to replenish dwindling stocks and promote aquaculture of this valuable export commodity. Ali Nekouie-Fard, Head of the Artemia and Aquaculture Research Institute, emphasized the growi

Jul 10 202408:30

Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons

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Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons Iran aims to boost aquaculture output by 224,000 tons The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) said the country has plans underway to boost the production of its aquatic animals by 224,000 tons. "The volume of Iran’s production of aquatic animals has increased from 1.3 million tons in 2022 to 1.4 million thousand tons in 2023, showing an increase of 5.8% year on year,” Hossein Hosseini said. He added, "With the introducti

Jun 27 202422:59