Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control

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Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Iran’s farmed shrimp production surges on stronger disease control Tehran - Iran’s farmed shrimp output increased by 37% year-on-year in 2025 (1404), surpassing 62,000 tons, following tighter disease control and enhanced health management across aquaculture operations, the Iran Veterinary Organization reported. Reza Asadi, Director General for Aquatic Animal Health and Disease Management, said all shrimp-producing provinc

Feb 21 202608:38

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

Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south

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Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south Iran launches 3 major shrimp farming projects in south Tehran - Three shrimp farming projects were inaugurated at the North Rudshur site in Genaveh County, in the southern Bushehr Province, with a total investment of 760 billion rials. According to the Public Relations Office of the Bushehr Provincial Organization of Agriculture, the projects were developed on a 61-hectare area and have generated direct employment for 38 local residents.

Feb 8 202611:58

Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts

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Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Iran speeds up aquaculture development along southern coasts Bandar Abbas - Iran is rapidly expanding aquaculture projects along its southern coastal provinces, including Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Sistan-Baluchestan, the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization announced during a visit to a 400-hectare shrimp farm in Bandar Abbas, a port city bounded by the Persian Gulf. Hamzeh Rostampour, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Director of

Feb 6 202609:23

Iran reports 37 percent surge in shrimp production for 2024

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Iran reports 37 percent surge in shrimp production for 2024 Iran reports 37 percent surge in shrimp production for 2024 Tehran – Iran's farmed shrimp production jumped 37% in 2024, surpassing 62,000 tons, an official announced. Reza Asadi, head of aquatic health at Iran's Veterinary Organization, credited the increase to stricter health controls and proactive disease monitoring in hatcheries and farms. The boost came despite a 13% rise in juvenile stocking and a 10% expansion in active

Jan 27 202610:06

Bushehr province harvests over 30,000 tons of shrimp in one year

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Bushehr province harvests over 30,000 tons of shrimp in one year Bushehr province harvests over 30,000 tons of shrimp in one year Bushehr - The southern Bushehr Province has recorded a shrimp harvest exceeding 30,000 tons this year, a significant rise from last year’s 17,000 tons, when production was affected by disease outbreaks. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official website, quoting Aqil Amini, Director General of Bushehr Fisheries, the province has 6,200 hectares o

Jan 20 202610:36

Iran’s fisheries output expected to rise: IFO head

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Iran’s fisheries output expected to rise: IFO head Iran’s fisheries output expected to rise: IFO head Tehran - Iran’s fisheries sector generated $600 million in export revenue during the first eight months of the current year, reflecting an 8 percent increase, according to the head of the Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO). Speaking on the sidelines of the National Aquaculture Conference in Lorestan Province, Hamzeh Rostampour said fisheries production exceeded 1.5 million tons last year

Jan 3 202607:46

Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent

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Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Shrimp output in Iran rises by 37 percent Tehran - Iran Fisheries Organization (IFO) announced that shrimp production has reached 50,000 tons, a 37-percent increase compared to last year. Mehrdad Mohammadidoust, Director General of the Shrimp and Saltwater Aquatics Office, referring to the ongoing shrimp harvest from farms across the country, said, “This year, the shrimp cultivation area in the country's breeding ponds has reached 17,890 hectares

Dec 30 202508:13

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 leads global trout production: IVO head

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Iran leads global trout production: IVO head Iran leads global trout production: IVO head Tehran — Iran ranks as the world’s largest producer of trout, with annual output estimated at 500,000 to 600,000 tones, the head of the Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO) said. Alireza Rafiei-Pour noted that Iran’s fisheries and aquaculture sector has seen remarkable growth over the past four decades, with total aquatic production increasing from roughly 30,000–40,000 tons to more

Dec 15 202511:56