Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export

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Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan harvests 2 tons of farmed caviar for export Golestan – The Director General of Fisheries in the northern Golestan province has announced the harvest of two tons of farmed caviar from small-scale sturgeon farms in the region, with the entire yield designated for export. Esmaeil Jabari said that the province’s unique climate and availability of brackish and non-conventional waters make it an ideal location for small-scale

May 4 202612:55

Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official

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Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Camelina cultivation expanded to 7,000 hectares in Golestan: Official Golestan – Camelina, a medicinal-oilseed plant, has been cultivated on nearly 7,000 hectares in Golestan province this year, marking a successful transfer of research from lab to farm, an official said. The initiative, part of Iran's knowledge-based agricultural development policies, aims to make use of saline and low-yield lands. During a visit to

Apr 26 202612:20

Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year

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Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan exports 24m dollars in fishery products in past year Golestan – The northern Golestan Province exported $24 million worth of fishery products last year, achieving a major milestone in the region's economic development, the province's Director General of Fisheries announced. Ismaeil Jabbari said that in the Iranian year 1404, exports included packaged shrimp, cage-farmed rainbow trout, farmed caviar, fish feed, and orn

Apr 25 202609:49

Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival

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Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Juvenile sturgeon released in Mazandaran to boost Caspian Sea stock revival Mazandaran – In a bid to protect and restore the Caspian Sea's endangered sturgeon populations, thousands of juvenile sturgeon have been released into the rivers of Mazandaran northern province. The fingerlings, bred at the Shahid Rajaee Center in Sari, were released into major waterways with the participation of fisheries officials and t

Apr 12 202610:35

15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says

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15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says 15 new seed varieties to enter Iran’s agricultural sector, official says Golestan - The head of the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Golestan northern province has announced the introduction of 15 new seed varieties, developed after years of research by scientists at the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). Ghorban-Ali Roshani, head of the center, made the

Apr 10 202612:29

Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought

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Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Iran targets 12m tons of wheat despite ongoing drought Tehran – Iran has set the target of producing more than 12 million tons of wheat during the 2025–2026 crop year, despite persistent drought conditions, an official said. Faramak Azizkarimi, Director General of the Cereals and Basic Products Bureau, announced the goal on Tuesday, stating the projected harvest would come from an estimated 6.5 million hectares. “The to

Mar 9 202613:37

Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control

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Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Tehran - Iran’s farmed shrimp output increased by 37% year-on-year in 2025 (1404), surpassing 62,000 tons, following tighter disease control and enhanced health management across aquaculture operations, the Iran Veterinary Organization reported. Reza Asadi, Director General for Aquatic Animal Health and Disease Management, said all shrimp-producing provinc

Feb 21 202608:38

Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says

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Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says Iran moves closer to becoming regional food hub, minister says Tehran - Iran has taken new steps to position itself as a regional food hub, the Minister of Agriculture announced. “Key measures include streamlining imports of essential goods, expanding provincial authority, and strengthening agricultural diplomacy. Officials reported a record 25,000 tons of daily unloading capacity at northern ports and expanded trade with Cas

Feb 15 202608:29

Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent

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Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Tehran - Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced that shrimp production has reached 50,000 tons, a 37-percent increase compared to last year. Mehrdad Mohammadidoust, Director General of the Shrimp and Saltwater Aquatics Office, referring to the ongoing shrimp harvest from farms across the country, said, “This year, the shrimp cultivation area in the country's breeding ponds has reached 17,890 hectares

Dec 30 202508:13

Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says

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Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Iran Pangasius exports to Iraq underway, official says Tehran — Iran has begun exporting ornamental Pangasius fish to Iraq, marking a new milestone in domestic aquaculture, according to the head of the Inland Waters Aquatic Resources Research Center. Abdolazim Fazel said Pangasius, bred at the center alongside two other ornamental species, has reached export-ready size, with 40–50 gram fish now being shipped abroad. He noted

Dec 13 202511:48