Aquaculture
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Brazilian black tiger shrimp offers new hope for sustainable aquaculture
A new study found that the Brazilian black tiger shrimp is well-positioned to serve as the foundation for a structured breeding programme focused on disease resilience and sustainable growth.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Dominican Republic cooperative launches tilapia production project
The Sabaneta Fishermen's Cooperative (Coopescasa)—an agricultural cooperative in Dominican Republic—has launched an ambitious aquaculture production project at the Sabaneta dam, focused on the sustainable farming of tilapia.
Monday, May 19, 2025
Strong demand from China and US drives Vietnam's pangasius export growth
Vietnam's pangasius exports in March 2025 reached US$182 million, up 21% from the previous month and 16% year-on-year, data from the Vietnam Customs show.
Friday, May 16, 2025
First salmon farm in Namibia gets US$2.2 million for phase one
Namibia's first salmon farm has secured N$41 million (US$2.2 million) for phase one of the farming project off the coast of Lüderitz.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
UK to intensify biosecurity technology programme against animal and plant diseases
The fight against pests and diseases, which costs the economy of the United Kingdom (UK) billions of pounds, has stepped up with £10 million of new funding for surveillance projects.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
ADB, Thai Union Group sign agreement for sustainable aquaculture in Thailand
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (Thai Union) have signed a US$150 million blue financing agreement to enhance the sustainability of shrimp production in Thailand.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Philippines' agricultural output up by 1.9% in Q1 year-on-year
The Philippines' agricultural output grew by an annual 1.9% in the first quarter, as good weather helped boost crops, fisheries, and poultry production, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fisheries bureau highlights merits of aquaculture in Philippines
Aquaculture not only supports the Philippines agricultural sector with sustainable livelihood but also helps the ocean recover by reducing fishing pressure, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) highlight ...
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Zambia and Kyrgyzstan to be part of programme that aims to drive aquatic production
Zambia and Kyrgyzstan have been picked to benefit from a programme spearheaded by the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) aimed at boosting the aquatic production of landlocked countries.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Iceland-based Laxey transfers first batch of salmon to grow-out tanks
Iceland-based flowthrough salmon-farming startup Laxey has transferred its first batch of salmon from a post-smolt facility to its grow-out tanks.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Philippines sets up aquafeed mill near fish hatcheries in Oriental Mindoro
THE government of the Philippines has established an aquafeed mill near fish hatcheries in Oriental Mindoro, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Russia looks to develop cooperation with Philippines on agriculture
The Russian government is seeking to develop cooperation on agriculture with the Philippines, as it strives to improve trade and economic exchanges with the country.
Monday, April 28, 2025
China claims structures built in Provisional Measures Zone of Yellow Sea used for aquaculture
China has refused South Korea's demand to dismantle three structures the country built in the Provisional Measures Zone (PMZ) of the Yellow Sea, claiming they are for aquaculture purposes and unrelated to territorial claims.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Irish fisheries minister meets Mowi Ireland operations director
Ireland's recently appointed fisheries and marine minister, Timmy Dooley, met with Mowi Ireland's operations director of farming, Catherine McManus, during a visit to a Mowi salmon farm in Inver Bay, Donegal.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Canada-based EVAH gets US patent for in-feed sea lice treatment for Atlantic salmon
Montreal, Quebec-based Canadian biotech firm EVAH Corporation has secured a US patent for Barracuda, its new in-feed sea lice treatment for farmed Atlantic salmon.

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