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Thursday, February 29, 2024
Philippines expects WTO to address fishing and agriculture for sustainability
The Philippines anticipates that ministers at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will negotiate agreements focused on the fishing and agriculture sectors, aiming to enhance sustainability and food security, according to a government officia ...
Thursday, February 29, 2024
BioMar's Calm developed to mitigate stress in fish during handling
BioMar has launched a new product, Calm, which can be added to grower diets to reduce fish stress during handling.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Aquaculture park in Philippines expected to boost fish production in Central Luzon
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Luzon, the Philippines, said on February 21 that the Pantabangan Aquaculture Park in Nueva Ecija province will boost local fish production not only in the province but the enti ...
Thursday, February 22, 2024
India's Department of Fisheries in MoU to help fish producers transact online
India's Department of Fisheries announced on February 19 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform to help traditional fishermen, fish farmers producer organisations and entr ...
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Gigante Salmon to cut output by 300,000 fish
Norwegian land-based fish farming company Gigante Salmon announced that it is reducing its production by around 300,000 fish — almost half of the stock released into its tanks in January.
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Assam, India, produces most of its fish for local consumption, says fisheries minister
The monthly requirement of fish for consumption in Assam, India, is 37,469 metric tonnes, of which around 98% is produced in the state, said fisheries minister Parimal Suklabaidya in the Indian assembly last week.
Friday, February 16, 2024
Canada's fisheries department accused of "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia
An Indigenous-led group in Canada is criticising what it says is the "gross mismanagement" of aquaculture in British Columbia by the country's Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), as it called for a separation of its regulato ...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Philippines' fisheries production decreased 1.8% in volume last year
The Philippines' fisheries production volume reached 4.26 million metric tonnes in 2023, reflecting a 1.8% annual decline, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Norway to assess environmental impact of offshore fish farming
The Norwegian government has announced plans to evaluate the potential environmental effects of fish farming in three designated pilot areas earmarked for offshore aquaculture, Fish Farmer reported.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Report reveals impact of Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries
A recent report by environmental organisations showed the significant impact of the Norwegian salmon industry on West African fisheries, highlighting concerns over sustainability and livelihoods in the region, SeafoodSource reported.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Philippines looks to reach 100% fish sufficiency by 2028 through production initiatives
The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to ramp up its fish production initiatives to achieve 100% fish sufficiency by 2028.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Improved infrastructure, expanding agro-industry expected to drive Philippines fisheries production's rebound
Fisheries production in the Philippines is expected to rebound in 2024 on the back of enhancements to supporting infrastructure and an initiative to develop agro-industrial estates focused on fisheries products, analysts said.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Philippines opens marine hatchery in Bataan to boost fish production
In a pivotal move towards enhancing fish production in Bataan, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has opened a Legislated Multi-Purpose Marine Hatchery in Barangay Quinawan, Daily T ...
Friday, January 26, 2024
US study identifies policy solutions for balanced growth in aquaculture and small-scale fisheries
In a comprehensive study from Stanford University in California, United States, researchers delved into the intricate dynamics between aquaculture investments and small-scale fisheries, focusing on the need for thoughtful policy changes to ...
Friday, January 26, 2024
Sea areas in Singapore available for fish farming but local producers face tech hurdle
Two new areas of sea space are going for sale in the south of mainland Singapore — but domestic seafood farms would have difficulties acquiring the plots due to technological shortfalls and high investment costs, Channel NewsAsia repo ...

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