Aquaculture
Thursday, May 18, 2006
EU considers ban on Indonesian seafood
May 18, 2006 EU considers ban on Indonesian seafood Processors in Indonesia are cutting production on news of an impending embargo by the EU. The EU is considering embargo of seafood products from Indonesia due to export violations from a n ...
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Indonesia to export fish into EU via Malta
May 18, 2006 Indonesia to export fish into EU via Malta Indonesia has designated Malta as one of the entry points for its fishery products to the European Union (EU) to facilitate the overseas marketing of its products. Marine Resources and ...
Thursday, May 18, 2006
New theory says fish farms responsible for spreading bird flu
May 18, 2006 New theory says fish farms responsible for spreading bird flu New studies are pointing to fish farms and not migratory birds, as a factor in spreading bird flu worldwide. Some global studies have found that migratory birds are ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
International organizations pledge US$240 million to Africa's fisheries
May 17, 2006 International organizations pledge US$240 million to Africa's fisheries The African Union (AU) and donor agencies have launched a new partnership to restore depleted fisheries and reduce poverty in Africa, the UN Food and Agric ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Offshore aquaculture holds promise for producers despite challenges
May 17, 2006 Offshore aquaculture holds promise for producers despite challenges Offshore aquaculture could become a major factor in helping meet targets for global seafood production, industry experts said at the Open Ocean Aquaculture ses ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Indian centre begins commercial shrimp production using new technology
May 17, 2006 Indian centre begins commercial shrimp production using new technology India's State-run Fisheries College and Research Institute (FCRI) in Tamil Nadu has begun commercial production of shrimps using "raceway technology". The n ...
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Thailand doubles shrimp exports
May 17, 2006 Thailand doubles shrimp exports Thailand's Department of Fisheries is planning to double shrimp export targets in order to counter rising costs from rising oil prices, Jaranthada Kantsuit, the director-general of fisheries said ...
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
HK fishing industry to get loans to develop aquaculture
May 16, 2006 HK fishing industry to get loans to develop aquaculture The Hong Kong government is extending loans worth HKD 250 million (US$32.05 million) to its fishing industry, HK Health, Welfare & Food Bureau announced Saturday (May 13). ...
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Afghanistan to embark on US$5 million fisheries project
May 16, 2006 Afghanistan to embark on US$5 million fisheries project Afghanistan's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Livestock would begin fisheries projects in 12 provinces to provide an alternative livelihood to poppy growers, said  Khali ...
Monday, May 15, 2006
Fish farm hit by disease back in business
May 15, 2006 Fish farm hit by disease back in business An English fish farm forced to close down in 2004 after an outbreak of the rare tench rhabdovirus disease is now re-stocking again. The Calverton farm was run by the Environment Agency ...
Monday, May 15, 2006
Vietnam to cease production of white-footed shrimp
May 15, 2006 Vietnam to cease production of white-footed shrimp The Ministry of Fisheries has advised its Cuu Long River Delta provinces, Ba Ria, Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City to cease production of white-footed shrimp breeding stock and ha ...
Monday, May 15, 2006
Farmed cod wins Scottish food awards
May 15, 2006 Farmed cod wins Scottish food awards Johnson Seafarms, a fish farm in Shetland, Scotland have won one of the Scottish food industry's top awards with its organic cod Friday (May 12). "No Catch" cod, earned the company the prize ...
Monday, May 15, 2006
Japan's consumers see seafood as much more pricier than meat
May 15, 2006 Japan's consumers see seafood as much more pricier than meat   While Japanese consumers feel that prices of seafood are much steeper than meat, fishermen are saying fish prices are relatively low when hikes in energy costs are ...
Friday, May 12, 2006
Vietnam steps up checks for contaminated shrimps
May 12, 2006 Vietnam steps up checks for contaminated shrimps Vietnams Department for Food Safety and Inspection of the health ministry has announced that it will step up checks for contaminated shrimps. The inspections lasting from May 11 ...
Thursday, May 11, 2006
California to set stricter environmental laws for fish farms
May 11, 2006 California to set stricter environmental laws for fish farms California's state Assembly passed a bill that would set stricter standards on fish farms in the US state, even though none exists there now.  If passed by the Senate ...

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