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Friday, June 21, 2024
Decision looms on British Columbia, Canada salmon farm licenses amid industry uncertainty
By the end of this month, Canada's Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier is expected to decide on the renewal of 66 federal licenses for salmon farms in British Columbia (BC), a decision that could significantly impact an industry ...
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Great Britain, UK milking herd at 1.64 million head as of April 1
The milking herd in Great Britain, the United Kingdom, stood at 1.64 million head as of April 1, matching the figure recorded in 2023, despite lower farmgate milk prices, according to the latest BCMS data.
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Philippine corn farmers who harvested 10 tonnes per hectare with hybrid seeds honored in Cagayan
The Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office 2 (DA-RFO2 for Cagayan Valley) in the Philippines recently honored 44 corn farmers during Farmers and Fishermen's Month on May 27 in Tuguegarao City, the province of Cagayan.
Friday, May 24, 2024
Aquaculture suppliers in British Columbia, Canada, urge federal government for six-year salmon farm licence
Suppliers to the aquaculture industry in British Columbia (BC), Canada, have appealed to federal government ministers for a minimum six-year renewal of salmon farm licenses in the province, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Great Britain's feed production dropped 0.7% in March
The United Kingdom's Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) on May 9 released the latest usage figures for both Great Britain's animal feed production and human and industrial consumption up to the end of March.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Pirbright Institute collaborates with The Vaccine Group to develop ASF vaccine
UK-based Pirbright Institute has joined forces with researchers at The Vaccine Group (TVG) to develop an African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, National Hog Farmer reported.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Canada's First Nations seek six-year licence renewal for salmon farming in British Columbia
Canada's First Nations that rely on salmon farming in their traditional territories in British Columbia have asked Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to grant six-year renewals for farm licences due to expire next month.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Philippines to bring in more than 20,000 tonnes of sea fish in Q4
The Philippines is set to import 25,000 tonnes of pelagic or sea fish in the last quarter of 2024.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Lidl Great Britain to support UK pork industry with US$627 million investment
Discount retailer Lidl Great Britain has announced a significant £500 million (US$627 million) investment to bolster the UK pork industry.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Closure of fish farms in British Columbia, Canada blamed for lowest salmon harvest since 2000
The Canadian government's decision to close some fish farms in British Columbia has been identified as the primary cause behind the country's lowest salmon harvest since 2000, Fishfarmingexpert reported.
Friday, April 19, 2024
BC First Nations release scientific review of salmon farming in British Columbia, Canada
The Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship, the BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) and the BC Centre for Aquatic Health Sciences (BC CAHS) have released a comprehensive review on the salmon farming industry in British Columbi ...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Philippines to bring in more soybeans this year to meet livestock industry's demand
The Philippines is expected to import more soybeans in 2024 due to increased demand from the livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) said.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Pirbright Institute pursues cross-protection vaccines for ASF
In a bid to address the profound impact of African swine fever (ASF) on global food security, researchers at Pirbright Institute in the UK have secured funding from the Medical Research Council to evaluate the cross-protection potential of ...
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, December 21, 2023
Closure of US, Texas bridges sparks feed supply concerns from Mexican poultry farmers
Poultry farmers in Mexico warned of consequences to international trade on December 18 and called on their government to intervene after the United States closed two rail bridges in Texas to stem a surge in migration.

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