Aquaculture
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Vietnam's seafood exports reach US$5.8 billion in H1 2026 as China and US drive double-digit growth
Shrimp held the top position at US$2.3 billion, while crustaceans and shellfish posted the strongest growth rates in June, and the US market recorded a significant recovery after a period of stagnation.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Norway salmon dispute hits parliament as MP fights latest 6% production cut
A row over the Norwegian government's decision to carry on cutting back salmon production under the "traffic light system" that it admits doesn't work very well has reached parliamentary level, Fish Farming Expert's Norwegian sist ...
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Singapore-based scientists create oral vaccine to protect fish against nervous necrosis virus
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in Singapore, together with researchers from the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory, have developed a novel oral vaccine for fish that can protect them against nervous necrosis virus ...
Monday, June 29, 2026
India's Andhra Pradesh shrimp farmers pivot to local sales as export disruption cuts prices
Rising freight costs linked to Middle East shipping disruptions have curtailed export activity from India's largest marine exporting state, forcing producers to offload stock at depressed domestic prices.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Vietnam's shrimp farmers squeezed by rising feed costs and falling farmgate prices
Fuel-driven cost pressures are pushing aquafeed prices up 7-10% even as a seasonal supply glut drives shrimp prices to record lows in the Mekong Delta.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Vietnam's tilapia exports double to US$62 million in Jan-May 2026 as Brazil and US risks mount
Strong headline growth masks diverging market trends, with Brazil facing protectionist legislation and US shipments sliding 23%.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thai Chamber of Commerce buys direct from shrimp farmers as Malaysia ban pushes prices down THB50-60/kg
Industry groups are purchasing more than 100 tonnes per day to stabilise domestic prices, while the Thai Shrimp Association warns farmers may reduce or suspend the upcoming production cycle.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Hainan, China port clears first export of Japan-bound live cobia fingerlings
China's Hainan Free Trade Port has just cleared a shipment of Japan-bound live cobia fingerlings, the first export of its kind since Hainan launched island-wide special customs operations.
Friday, June 26, 2026
Norwegian initiative using gene-editing tech to identify genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance
A Norwegian research initiative is using CRISPR gene-editing technology to identify the genetic mechanisms behind sea lice resistance, with the goal of improving Atlantic salmon health, welfare and sustainability.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Global fishmeal output fell 28% in Q1 2026 as aquafeed industry accelerates search for alternatives
Climate volatility, El Niño risk in Peru and rising competition from Chinese feed and salmon producers are intensifying pressure on marine ingredient supplies, with fish oil volumes also declining.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Rising aquafeed costs force majority of fish farmers in Indonesia's Banjar City to halt operations
Feed prices have risen from Rp380,000 to Rp400,000 per 30kg sack, with fish farmer groups calling for government feed subsidies as thin margins push operators out of production.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
European Commission publishes first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors
The European Commission has published the first annual social report on fisheries, aquaculture and processing sectors, providing an overview of the social aspects of all three sectors.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Bangladesh runs 11 fisheries projects at combined cost of Taka 1,875 crore to expand aquaculture
Initiatives span climate-resilient fisheries development, sustainable aquaculture expansion and marine stock assessment across multiple divisions.
Monday, June 22, 2026
India's Andhra Pradesh secures aqua feed price cut as soybean import curbs squeeze manufacturers
Feed manufacturers cited restricted access to low-cost US soybean as a key driver of the price hike that prompted state intervention.
Monday, June 22, 2026
Rwanda's tilapia production nearly doubles to 52,439 tonnes as private investment scales up
Commercial operators are expanding cage farming across Lake Kivu and Lake Muhazi, with hatchery output reaching 71.6 million certified fingerlings in 2025.

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