Artemia farming gains ground as Iran eyes sustainable aquaculture future

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Tehran – The resurgence of Lake Urmia, northwestern Iran, has reignited hopes for Iran's Artemia industry, with officials pushing for expanded farming operations and the use of unconventional water sources to build a sustainable, export-oriented sector. Lake Urmia, the sole natural habitat of the endemic Artemia urmiana, has risen by over one meter this year, offering a ecological and economic boost to the region. Yet salinity remains critically high, far above optimal levels for reprodu

Sep 8 202612:00

Iran, FAO sign document to enhance agricultural practices in Lake Urmia with support from Japan

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Tehran - The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and with financial support of the Government of Japan, today launched a new project aimed at improving agricultural practices and water efficiency in the Urmia Lake Basin. The signing ceremony of this project was held during the President’s provincial visit to West Azarbaijan Province and attended by H.E. Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, President of the I

Oct 26 202510:06