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Page Number :65 Veterinary vaccines are strategic asset for national food security, VP says Nov 8 2025 - 09:28 Iran highlights climate finance, clean energy priorities ahead of COP 30 Nov 8 2025 - 09:25 North Khorasan to expand agricultural exports to Turkmenistan Nov 8 2025 - 09:21 Iran moves to privatize fishing ports Nov 8 2025 - 09:18 Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head Nov 7 2025 - 12:02 Agriculture Minister: Iran moving towards merit-based management in agr

Aug 9 202623:03

Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target

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Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Iran sets sights on 200,000-ton offshore fish farming target Tehran - Iran's top fisheries official has called for a strategic reassessment of the country's marine aquaculture ambitions, warning that achieving a 200,000-ton cage-farming target in the Caspian Sea will depend on learning from past missteps and crafting a clear, actionable roadmap. The remarks were delivered at a high-level session on the "Strategic Transformation Plan

Aug 7 202620:31

Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO

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Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Mangrove forests key to sustainable fisheries in Iran: IFO Tehran – Iran's mangrove forests are a vital natural asset underpinning the country's fisheries, food security, blue economy, and climate resilience, according to the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Marking UNESCO's International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, the IFO emphasized that mangrove forests provide critical breeding and nursery

Jul 27 202612:04

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

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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

Iran calls for stronger cooperation to combat illegal fishing

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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

IFO head calls on officials to remove obstacles for production units amid war

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IFO head calls on officials to remove obstacles for production units amid war IFO head calls on officials to remove obstacles for production units amid war Tehran - The head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) stressed that all obstacles on path of the production of aquatic produce need to be removed amid the ongoing war. “I call on all officials, directors and staff [of the IFO] to take every necessary measure to streamline the production of fisheries amid the wartime conditions,&rdquo

Mar 16 202612:39

Iran’s aquatic output reaches 1.5m tons, IFO chief says

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Iran’s aquatic output reaches 1.5m tons, IFO chief says Iran’s aquatic output reaches 1.5m tons, IFO chief says Tehran - Iran’s aquatic production has increased from 32,000 tons in 1979 to 1.5 million tons this year, according to the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Hamzeh Rostampour said Iran’s arid climate makes expansion of marine-based production a strategic necessity and called for continued investment in the sector. He highlighted the southern Bushehr Province

Feb 22 202611:11

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

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

Head of IFO calls for novel approaches, major investment in fisheries value chain

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Head of IFO calls for novel approaches, major investment in fisheries value chain Head of IFO calls for novel approaches, major investment in fisheries value chain Tehran -The Head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has emphasized the need to rethink the development of the fisheries value chain through innovative approaches and large-scale, job-creating investments. Hamzeh Rostampour made the remarks during a one-day visit to the northern Gilan Province, where he held talks with the prov

Jan 20 202610:20