Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Invasive fish affects aquaculture farmers in Samut Sakhon, Thailand
The province is currently facing an invasion by Black Chin Tilapia, an alien fish species that could disrupt the ecosystem and pose problems for aquaculture farmers and fishermen, a fisheries official has warned, The Nation reported.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Colombia stops shrimp imports from Ecuador over concern of viral infection
Colombia has suspended imports of shrimp, other raw crustaceans, and related byproducts from Ecuador after the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) claimed it detected white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) on frozen raw shrimp from Ecuador.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Strong potential for Vietnam in exporting halal products, industry official highlights
Vietnam has significant potential to produce and export halal products, given its abundant raw material sources and location in Asia, where about 62% of the world's Muslim population lives, according to Ly Thi Kim Chi, chairwoman of the Ho ...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Philippine Crop Insurance urged to create more affordable insurance products for livestock producers
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) to modernise its operations and develop more affordable insurance products for farmers, fisherfolk, and livestock raisers.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Aquaculture output of Kerala, India, not increasing as expected, chief minister says
The Chief Minister of Kerala, India, Pinarayi Vijayan, on July 10 underscored the need to improve fish production in the state.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Japan's fishing and aquaculture production lower compared to marine imports in 2022
According to the recently published 2023 White Paper on Fisheries, Japan's fishing industry and aquaculture production volume in 2022 was 3.9 million tonnes, down 24,000 tonnes (5.8%) from the previous year due to poor catches of fish, incl ...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Canadian firm secures US$2.8 million in seed funding to enhance aquaculture data platform
Wittaya Aqua, a Toronto, Canada-based company, has raised US$2.8 million in seed round funding to further develop its aquaculture data-collection platform, SeafoodSource reported.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Project in Philippines helps keep fishing closer to shore
Coastal fishers in Claveria, Cagayan, the Philippines, will not need to go to the high seas, particularly in the Babuyan Channel, and risk their lives to catch fish, thanks to a project initiated by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resou ...
Friday, July 19, 2024
Canadian aquaculture industry alliance urges government support
The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance (CAIA) has emphasised the significance of aquaculture as a major food and economic opportunity for Canada, calling for government support for the industry, Fish Farmer reported.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Extreme weather may hinder economic contribution of Philippines' agriculture, fisheries sector
The economic contribution of the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sectors would remain relatively flat this year as the country reels from extreme weather conditions and persisting pests and diseases, a unit of the University of Asia ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Aquaculture industry shows cautious optimism for second half of 2024
The global aquaculture industry can be cautiously optimistic as it enters the second half of 2024, according to a new report from Rabobank, a leading food and agribusiness analyst.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Seafood sectors in certain regions face difficulties in achieving sustainability, report finds
Most seafood sectors are increasingly using sustainable or improving sources, but some regions and sectors still face challenges that make sustainability difficult, a new report by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) indicates.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Norway's salmon and trout production faces phosphorus management challenge
Norway's ambitious plan to more than triple its salmon and trout production by 2050 faces a significant challenge in managing phosphorus, an essential yet problematic nutrient, Environment + Energy Leader reported.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Israeli companies at Makati City, Philippines event to introduce smart agri tech to local industry players
Eleven Israeli companies are looking to sell and introduce smart agriculture technologies to the Philippines.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Feedback sought for draft of Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Atlantic salmon national strategy
Fisheries and Oceans Canada is seeking feedback on a draft of its national strategy on Atlantic salmon

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