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Golestan expands shrimp production, eyes stronger export markets

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Golestan expands shrimp production, eyes stronger export markets Golestan expands shrimp production, eyes stronger export markets Gorgan – Shrimp harvesting has begun in Iran’s northern Golestan Province, with annual production expected to exceed 4,000 tons as the province expands its processing capacity and export markets. Esmaeil Jabbari, director general of Golestan Fisheries, said production conditions have been favorable this year and farmers are expected to deliver high-quali

Sep 18 202608:54

Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch

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Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Persian Gulf, Oman Sea account for 53 percent of Iran’s fish catch Tehran – More than half of Iran's marine fish harvest, 53 percent, comes from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, according to the director of the country's Fisheries Science Research Institute. Mohammad Sadeq Mortazavi reported that Iran's southern waters yielded over 815,000 tons of aquatic resources in the past Iranian year (ending March 2026). &ldq

Aug 10 202611:31

Hormozgan leads Iran in Mangrove Forest coverage

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Hormozgan leads Iran in Mangrove Forest coverage Hormozgan leads Iran in Mangrove Forest coverage Tehran – The southern Hormozgan province is home to Iran’s largest expanse of mangrove forests, with more than 25,000 hectares of these ecologically significant ecosystems, according to the province’s Director General of Natural Resources and Watershed Management. Mohammad Nourmousavi said the province's coastal and mangrove forests are among Iran’s most valuable natural as

Jul 31 202612:44

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

Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official

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Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official Tuna canning production strengthens food security, economic resilience: Official Konarak – The uninterrupted operation of Konarak's tuna canning industry during wartime underscores the resilience of Iran's manufacturing sector, the effective use of domestic capabilities, and the vital role of the fisheries industry in safeguarding food security and supporting the national economy, the governor of Konarak Count

Jul 26 202611:46

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

Fars emerges as major export hub for horticultural products

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Fars emerges as major export hub for horticultural products Fars emerges as major export hub for horticultural products Fars – Southern Fars Province, Iran’s second-largest producer of horticultural products, exports a diverse range of agricultural commodities to nine regional countries, according to local agricultural authorities. Ahad Behjat-Haghighi, head of the Fars Agricultural Organization, said the province’s favorable climate, vast agricultural lands, and long-standin

Jun 14 202618:46

Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official

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Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official Khuzestan’s aquaculture exports reach over 8 countries worldwide: Official Ahvaz – Khuzestan southern province has exported 55,000 tons of locally produced aquaculture products to over eight countries under strict veterinary health supervision, a senior official announced. Nasser Askari Fard, Director General of the Veterinary Organization of Khuzestan Province, said that specialized health monitoring of productio

Apr 21 202608:30

Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year

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Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Over 200 fishery research projects to be implemented this year Tehran - The head of the Iran Fisheries Science Research Institute announced plans to implement over 200 research projects in the fisheries sector in the current Iranian year 1405 (starting March 21, 2026). Agriculture, Mohammad Seddiq Mortazavi, referring to the institute's executive policies for the current year, stated: Given the country's circumstances, the institut

Apr 16 202608:55