Aquaculture
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Aquaculture Africa Tunisia Conference highlights partnerships in science, technology for Africa's blue economy agenda
The third Aquaculture Africa Conference (AFRAQ24) took place on November 19-22 at the Medina Mediterranean Congress Centre in the coastal city of Hammamet, Tunisia.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Australian opposition leader rules out salmon farming ban amid conservation concerns
Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition in Australia and MP for the division of Dickson, has stated that a Coalition government would not ban salmon farming in Tasmania's Macquarie Harbour, even if the Maugean skate's status is upgraded to & ...
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
US Grains Council sponsors aquaculture event, conducts workshop in Tunisia
As part of the organisation's continued commitment to the aquaculture industries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the US Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored AFRAQ 2024, a World Aquaculture Organization's annual exhibition ...
Monday, December 9, 2024
Innovasea strengthens partnership with Mowi through global framework agreement
Innovasea, a global provider of advanced aquatic solutions for aquaculture and fish tracking, has announced the renewal of its global framework agreement with Mowi, the world's largest salmon farming company.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Norwegian feed technology firm expands to South Korea, Iceland, and Japan
Nærbø-based feed technology company Laksesystemer has announced agreements to supply its advanced feeding systems to fish farms in South Korea, Iceland, and Japan.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Australian agriculture sector set for second-highest production value
Despite challenges from drier conditions in parts of Australia, the agriculture sector is forecast to achieve its second-highest value of production on record for the 2024–25 financial year.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Oman's fish production up by 13% in January-July period
Oman's fisheries sector has seen marked growth this year, with fish production increasing by 13% from January to July, according to Dr. Saud bin Hamoud al Habsi, the country's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Philippines allows import of 8,280 metric tons more frozen small pelagic fish
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) said it approved an additional importation of 8,280 metric tons (MT) of frozen small pelagic fish to plug the domestic supply that has been affected by recent typhoons and ensure stable retail ...
Thursday, December 5, 2024
ADQ and Finnforel to explore UAE fish farming facility
ADQ, a global sovereign investor, has partnered with Finnish aquaculture technology firm Finnforel to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a land-based fish farming facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Amar Seafood secures permit for major aquaculture facility in Canada
Amar Seafood, which specialises in land-based aquaculture, has received a development permit to establish a new facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Scotland, UK delays decision on semi-closed salmon farm proposal at Loch Long
The government of Scotland, UK is under scrutiny over the prolonged decision-making process regarding a proposed semi-closed containment salmon farm at Beinn Reithe, Loch Long.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
World Bank close to finalising partnership framework for Philippines, agriculture sector set to benefit
The World Bank said it is close to completing a new country partnership framework (CPF) for the Philippines, which is due by the first half of 2025 and is expected to benefit the country's agriculture sector.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Iran's production of fish products up 32% year-on-year in March-October period
Iran's production of fish products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 to October 21) exceeded 512,000 tonnes, a 32% increase compared to the same period last year.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Aquaculture startups see record VC investment in 2023 but face 2024 slowdown
Venture capital (VC) investment in aquaculture startups reached an all-time high in 2023, with US$1 billion poured into the sector, according to new data from PitchBook.
Monday, December 2, 2024
Indonesian fisheries minister promotes including fish as part of country's free meals programme
Indonesia's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, encouraged the inclusion of fish as a protein source in the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme.

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