Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent

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Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Iran’s farmed shrimp output rises by 37 percent Tehran- Iran’s farmed shrimp production has risen by 37 percent so far in the current Iranian calendar year (ends in late March 2026) compared to the same period last year, surpassing 50,000 tons, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization. Mehrdad Mohammadi-Doost, Director General of the Office of Shrimp and Brackish Water Aquatics at the organization, said the total area under shrimp culti

Dec 26 202511:22

Iran exporting watermelons to Persian Gulf countries

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Iran exporting watermelons to Persian Gulf countries Iran exporting watermelons to Persian Gulf countries Tehran - Minab County, in southern Iran's Hormozgan province, has become one of the country’s main centers for off-season autumn watermelon production, supplying domestic markets and exporting to regional countries. Nasser Nourzadeh, head of the Minab Agricultural Office, said this year’s harvest is expected to exceed 60,000 tons. He noted that Minab watermelons are distribut

Dec 15 202511:59

2nd Intl conference on tropical fruits and dates to slated for February

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2nd Intl conference on tropical fruits and dates to slated for February 2nd Intl conference on tropical fruits and dates to slated for February Tehran - The Second International Conference on Tropical Fruits and Dates is scheduled to be held on February 14–15, 2026, in the southern province of Hormozgan, bringing together leading researchers, specialists, and industry representatives from around the world. The event will spotlight the latest scientific advances, innovative technologies,

Dec 7 202509:27

Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months

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Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Bandar Lengeh marine exports hit record in 8 months Hormozgan – Bandar Lengeh – located in the southern province of Hormozgan - has posted strong export growth, earning more than USD 42 million from marine products in the first eight months of 2025, according to the director of the port city’s Agricultural Department. Malek Ashtar-Bina reported notable expansion in the local processing and food industries, with raw-material

Dec 1 202511:08

Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says

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Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says Iran exporting record amount of hairtail fish to China, official says Hormozgan - Iran has managed to export $222 million worth of hairtail fish caught from the country’s southern waters to China, according to the Director General of Hormozgan Fishery Department. Masoud Barani said that the hairtail fish species is not used for domestic consumption and is exported exclusively for industrial and food processing purposes

Oct 27 202511:29

Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases

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Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Iranian researchers develop seed vaccine for bacterial fish diseases Ahvaz – The head of the South Inland Aquatic Research Institute in Ahvaz announced that the institute’s researchers have successfully carried out out-of-season breeding of common carp and developed a seed vaccine to combat bacterial diseases in fish. These achievements will help move Iran’s aquaculture industry toward greater self-sufficien

Oct 25 202511:54

Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day

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Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day Tehran - The head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization has underscored the vital role of fishermen and aquaculture producers in strengthening the country’s food security, calling for their more active involvement in fisheries development programs. Speaking at a World Maritime Day ceremony, Deputy Agriculture Minister Hamzeh Rostampour praised the contributions of fishermen and seafarers to national

Oct 4 202510:54

Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production

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Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan ranks third nationally in date production Hormozgan Province – The southern province of Hormozgan has secured third place in Iran’s national date production rankings, a provincial official announced. According to Mohammad Reza Sheikhzadeh, Horticulture Manager at the Hormozgan Agriculture Organization, the province plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, producing more than 196,000 tons of dates annually. &ldqu

Sep 17 202510:22

Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest

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Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest Hormozgan leads national mango production with 30,000 ton harvest Tehran - Hormozgan Southern Province has emerged as Iran’s leading mango producer, recording a harvest of 30,000 tons this season. The province’s success is rooted in 2,800 hectares of mango orchards, primarily located in Minab, Rudan, and Bandar Abbas. Targeted support measures—including orchard renewal programs, subsidized seedlings, and the de

Sep 7 202510:38

Iran to launch hundreds of agricultural projects during Govt Week: Adviser to Minister

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Iran to launch hundreds of agricultural projects during Govt Week: Adviser to Minister Iran to launch hundreds of agricultural projects during Govt Week: Adviser to Minister Tehran - Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture will inaugurate hundreds of new agricultural projects across the country during Government Week (August 24-30), with investments totaling more than 121 trillion rials, according to the head of the Agriculture Ministry’s Public Relations and Information Center. Seyed Sajja

Aug 27 202510:00