Aquaculture
Saturday, October 12, 2024
BioMar's Ecuador facility secures ASC feed certification, strengthening commitment to sustainable aquaculture
BioMar's shrimp feed production facility in Duran, Ecuador, has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Feed Certification, marking a significant step in its sustainability efforts, AquaFeed reported.
Friday, October 11, 2024
Seven aquaculture projects fast-tracked by New Zealand to create jobs, drive exports
Aquaculture New Zealand said the fast-tracking of seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Grieg Seafood harvests 17,700 tonnes of salmon in Q3, up from last year
Norwegian and Canadian salmon farmer Grieg Seafood harvested 17,700 gutted weight tonnes (gwt) of salmon in the third quarter of this year, according to a trading update, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Taiwan Smart Agriweek and International Fisheries Expo in Taipei, Taiwan, saw over 18,000 visitors
The 9th Taiwan Smart Agriweek and 10th Taiwan International Aquaculture & Fisheries Expo were held in Taipei, Taiwan, on September 11-13 and drew over 18,000 trade visitors from 40 countries including Brazil, El Salvador, Indonesia, Mal ...
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
US$18.3 million boost for marine projects in Scotland, UK, including waterborne feeding trial
A waterborne feeding system trial by UK salmon farmer Cooke Scotland is among 67 projects to receive financial backing from Marine Fund Scotland, according to an announcement by the government of Scotland, UK, today, Fishfarmingexpert repor ...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
European project explores deep-sea fish as future source for aquafeed and human health
The European Meeso project, part of the EU's Horizon 2020 programme, and SFI Harvest under the Norwegian Research Council, are exploring ways to use deep-sea mesopelagic fish species in aquafeed and human health applications, AquaFeed repor ...
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Biosecurity Asia Forum to be held on October 10 during Vietstock 2024 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Biosecurity Asia Forum will be held on October 10 as part of the Vietstock 2024 Expo & Forum at SECC in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Value of EU agri-food exports dropped 4% year-on-year in June 2024
EU agri-food exports in June 2024 reached €18.9 billion (US$20.21 billion), which represented a drop of 5% from May and 4% lower than June 2023.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Philippine agriculture can realise full potential with new strategies, modern practices, says committee official
Jose Ma. "Joey" Concepcion III, lead of the Private Sector Advisory Council Jobs Committee in the Philippines, on October 3 said the country's agriculture sector could reach its full potential if it redefines strategies and adopts ...
Monday, October 7, 2024
Investigation reveals labour exploitation in shrimp industry linked to western supermarket pricing
A recent investigation has uncovered widespread labour exploitation in the shrimp aquaculture industries of Vietnam, Indonesia, and India, driven by the pursuit of windfall profits by major Western supermarkets, Invezz reported.
Monday, October 7, 2024
Bakkafrost harvests 27,000 gutted weight tonnes of salmon in Q3 2024
Salmon farmer Bakkafrost harvested 27,000 gutted weight tonnes (gwt) of salmon in the third quarter of 2024, it said in a market update on October 3.
Friday, October 4, 2024
Philippines launches five-year plan to boost aquaculture competitiveness
The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has announced a five-year plan aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of the country's aquaculture industry, BusinessWorld reported.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
UK aquaculture tech firm OTAQ reports positive interest in aquaculture products despite financial setbacks
UK aquaculture and offshore technology company OTAQ has reported promising developments in the adoption of its Live Plankton Analysis System (LPAS) in the southern hemisphere, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Malaysia to amend law for better regulation of aquaculture
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) is preparing to amend the country's Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) in a comprehensive effort to strengthen regulations surrounding aquaculture activities, improve biosecurity measures, and better pro ...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Tasmania, Australia salmon farmers point to little farming impact on Maugean skate numbers in Macquarie Harbour, referring to data
Salmon farmers in Tasmania, Australia, have said new research shows that the country's federal environment minister, Tanya Plibersek, would be wrong to ban them from operating in Macquarie Harbour to save an endangered species of skate.

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