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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
EU Commission outlines new measures to improve aquaculture sustainability
The European Commission has proposed a new set of measures to boost the sustainability of the bloc's aquaculture and fishery industries, with the objective of promoting the use of cleaner energy, lowering fossil fuel use, and reducing the s ...
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Estonia to receive US$102.4 million from European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund
Following the adoption of the preceding of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Estonia, the European Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for Estonia, to implement the EU common ...
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
New project aims to improve resilience of EU aquaculture through better animal health
Bringing together a team of researchers from 16 countries, a new 4.5-year project funded by the EU Horizon Europe Cure4Aqua program plans to enhance the resilience of EU aquaculture by improving aquatic animal health and welfare.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
European Commission adopts Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund programme for Ireland
Following the adoption of the Partnership Agreement 2021-2027 with Ireland, the European Commission has adopted the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for the country to implement the EU common fisheries pol ...
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Cure4Aqua project seeks to improve animal health in European aquaculture
A new project funded by the EU Horizon Europe programme aims to optimise animal health and welfare within the European fish farming sector.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Italy and Lithuania adopt European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund
Italy and Lithuania have become the latest countries to adopt European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programmes, and will receive €518.2 million (US$517 million) and €61.2 million (US$61.1 million) respective ...
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Turkey tops as major aquaculture producer in EU
With an annual 800,000 tonnes of aquaculture production in the past three years, Turkey has ranked first among European Union countries, according to data from the country's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry.
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Sweden gets US$118.1 million of EU funding to drive growth of aquaculture sector
Sweden has been allocated €115.9 million (US$118.1 million) in EU funding to help promote the sustainable growth of the country's fisheries and aquaculture sectors and to stimulate innovation and cross-sector collaboration.
Monday, July 25, 2022
EU ministers agree on conclusions concerning developing sustainable aquaculture
EU ministers agreed on a set of conclusions for the further development of sustainable aquaculture in the European Union during an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting on July 18 in Brussels, Belgium.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
European Commission adopts financial aid programme for aquaculture in France
A new €567.1 million (US$591.6 million) European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) programme for French fisheries and aquaculture for the period of 2021-2027 has been adopted by the European Commission.
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Ireland emerges as EU's top organic aquaculture producer
Ireland led as the biggest organic aquaculture producer in the European Union as total production within the bloc came in at 74,032 tonnes in 2020, new data from the European Market Observatory for Fisheries and Aquaculture Products (EUMOFA ...
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
European Commission approves Italy's scheme to support agriculture, aquaculture sectors
The European Commission had approved a €1.2 billion (US$1.3 billion) scheme by Italy to support agricultural, forestry, fishery and aquaculture sectors in context of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Aquaculture Stewardship Council in joint effort to improve European aquaculture
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) and the Federation of European Aquaculture Producers (FEAP) are joining forces to improve the aquaculture sector in Europe and ensure it is better recognised at a political level.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Amendment proposed to get more support for EU aquaculture sectors affected by war in Ukraine
The European Commission has proposed a legislative amendment to the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014–20 (EMFF), which would allow for additional crisis measures to support the EU fishery and aquaculture sectors in the context ...
Monday, April 4, 2022
Only 23% of the total workforce in European aquaculture are women
In Europe's aquaculture industry, only 23% of the total workforce are women, and they are usually in low-value jobs with their contributions to the sector unrecognised, underpaid, or unpaid, Fish Information & Services reported.

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