Iran to develop fisheries hubs in southern coasts to boost food security

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Tehran – Iran is advancing a plan to establish specialized fisheries towns along its southern coastline, a move officials say will strengthen national food security, create sustainable jobs, and support export-driven economic growth. Peyman Eskandari, CEO of the Agricultural Towns Corporation, outlined the initiative as a strategic effort to harness maritime resources for long-term domestic and economic benefits. The project aims to enhance food self-sufficiency and increase non-oil ex

Sep 6 202512:14

Iran President calls for agricultural modernization, fiscal discipline

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Tehran – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian outlined a comprehensive set of directives aimed at modernizing Iran's farming sector, streamlining government spending, and stabilizing food supply chains. In a meeting with agricultural officials on Saturday, the President was briefed on current challenges and initiatives before delivering his address. A central pillar of his address was a mandate for fiscal restraint. President Pezeshkian emphasized the "critical need to reduce opera

Sep 6 202511:26

Investment in Iran fisheries sector set to surpass $1.2b in 2025: Official

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Tehran - Investment in Iran’s fisheries sector is expected to exceed $1.2 billion this year, according to the deputy for Planning and Resource Management at the Iranian Fisheries Organization. Speaking to the Ministry of Agriculture’s official news website, Issa Golshahi highlighted the strategic role of fisheries in Iran’s maritime-based economy. He pointed to recent efforts to expand marine-oriented production, including sea fish and shrimp farming, as highly effective, s

Aug 31 202522:08

Razi Institute, WHO headquarters explore expanded vaccine cooperation

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Tehran - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has held high-level talks with senior officials from the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters to strengthen collaboration in vaccine production, technology transfer, technical support, and participation in international scientific and training programs. The hybrid in-person and virtual meeting brought together Dr. Seyed Reza Bani Hashemi, Director of Research and Development, and Dr. Raynak Ghaderi, Head of International Relations

Aug 27 202509:41

Razi Institute highlights global vaccine expertise in Kenya

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Nairobi - The Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Ali Es-haqi, joined a high-level Iranian economic delegation in Nairobi, Kenya, to showcase its cutting-edge capabilities in vaccine production. At the Iran-Kenya Economic Forum, the institute presented its achievements in human and animal vaccines to specialized delegations, drawing keen interest from participants. The visit aimed to strengthen scientific, technological, and economic cooperation between Ira

Aug 24 202513:03

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

Dryland Agriculture key strategy for food resilience amid threats of climate change

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Tehran – As the effects of climate change intensify across Iran, a senior agricultural official has emphasized the urgent need to invest in and expand dryland farming (rainfed agriculture) as a cornerstone of the country’s food security strategy. Dr. Mozaffar Roostaei, head of the Iranian Dryland Agricultural Research Institute, issued a stark warning about the worsening impacts of climate change on Iran’s already limited water resources. He cited declining renewable water

Aug 5 202508:44

Major aquaculture complex in south to revolutionize Iran’s shrimp farming industry

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Bushehr – A major aquaculture project in southern Iran is set to transform the country’s shrimp farming industry. The “Daliran Aquaculture Breeding Complex” in Bushehr Province has been hailed as a landmark initiative that integrates advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and productivity in marine farming. During a recent visit to the project site, Bushehr Governor Arsalan Zare emphasized the strategic importance of the complex. “This initiative marks a si

Aug 4 202508:11

Agriculture Minister visits China Great Sea Group

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Beijing – As part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships and harness global expertise in the fisheries sector, the Iranian Minister of Agriculture paid an official visit to China Great Sea Group. The visit provided an opportunity for direct engagement with one of China’s leading aquaculture enterprises and was aimed at exploring avenues for bilateral cooperation. Key discussions focused on technology transfer, joint ventures, and attracting foreign investment to boos

Aug 1 202513:17

Iran agriculture minister calls for enhanced ties among SCO nations

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Kunming - Agriculture ministers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states gathered on Wednesday in Kunming, Yunnan province, for the 10th Meeting of Agriculture Ministers, pledging to deepen agricultural cooperation and policy coordination across the region. Under the theme "Robust Policy Exchange for a Closer SCO Family of Agriculture", the meeting focused on advancing rural development, enhancing technological exchange and strengthening collaboration in poverty alleviation efforts

Jul 31 202512:15