Modern tech, mechanization to revolutionize Iran’s fishery sector: Official

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Tehran — The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has identified the adoption of modern scientific knowledge and mechanization as the central pillars of its future development plans, according to a senior official. Rajabali Ghorbanzadeh, Director General for the Office of the President, Public Relations, and International Affairs at the IFO, said that sustainable growth in aquaculture production is unattainable without embracing up-to-date science, innovation, and their systematic applicati

Dec 15 202511:44

Fisheries export reach $400m in H1

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Tehran - Hamzeh Rostampour, head of Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced a 20 to 30 percent growth in fisheries production compared to the current (Iranian calendar) year's forecasts and $400 million in exports of various fisheries and aquaculture products in the first half of the year (March 21-September 21). Making the remarks in Iran’s 9th International Fisheries Industry Exhibition (IFEX 2025), the official pointed to the importance of developing and supporting the fisheries s

Dec 6 202511:24

Iran, Norway can open new chapter in fisheries cooperation: IFO head

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Tehran - Iran and Norway are set to deepen their cooperation in the fisheries sector, focusing on technical exchange, joint investment, and expanded private-sector partnerships, according to the head of Iran’s Fisheries Organization. In a meeting with Alireza Jahangiri, Iran’s new ambassador to Norway, Hamzeh Rostampour discussed ways to strengthen bilateral collaboration in areas such as aquaculture, fish processing, and marine technology transfer. He praised Norway’s glob

Nov 7 202512:02

Iran honors fishermen on world maritime day

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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 food supply and aquaculture production. He said government institutions must build great

Oct 4 202510:54

Sistan Baluchestan accounts for 23 percent of Iran total fisheries production

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Zahedan – The Southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan has been recognized as Iran’s aquaculture capital, accounting for 23% of the country’s total fisheries production, according to the Fisheries Organization of Iran. Shakouri, the organization’s Deputy for Aquaculture, made the announcement during a ceremony in Zahedan introducing new regional managers. He described the past year as a milestone for fishing and shrimp farming, particularly in Gwatar, and under

Sep 23 202514:10

Iran launches 17 strategic fishery research projects

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Tehran - Iran has initiated 17 high-priority fishery research projects aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing import dependency, and advancing domestic aquaculture technologies, according to the country’s top fishery research official. Mohammad Sedigh Mortazavi, head of the Iranian Fishery Science Research Institute, announced the rollout of these projects during a meeting of the Strategic Council for Fishery Research. He stressed that securing stable financial resources is vital to

Aug 5 202520:48

IFO kicks off nationwide aquatic resource restoration program

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Tehran - The Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) has initiated its annual aquatic resource restoration program, aiming to replenish fish stocks across the country's waters. Naser Karami-Rad, Director General of the Office for the Reconstruction and Preservation of Aquatic Genetic Resources, announced this, saying that the restoration efforts began in late February/early March 2025 and are scheduled to continue through late July 2025. He explained that the Iran Fisheries Organization is conduct

Mar 25 202520:16