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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Lower rainfall places Bangladesh's fish farming in difficult spot
Bangladesh's fisheries sector is facing an alarming downturn due to unpredictable weather conditions — specifically, a lack of sufficient rainfall during the peak season for fish farming.
Monday, September 25, 2023
Tight supplies of chicken, egg in South Africa expected as farmers face worst bird flu outbreak
South African poultry farmers have warned of possible chicken and egg shortages as they battle what the industry said is the worst bird flu outbreak ever to hit the country.
Friday, September 22, 2023
Bangladesh's egg import plan may affect small-scale farmers
Bangladeshi market analysts and economists said that the government's decision to allow the import of eggs may provide temporary relief for consumers, but will harm small-scale poultry farmers, and have called for a closer examination of th ...
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Laxey raises US$45 million in equity for Icelandic land-based salmon farm
Laxey, formerly Icelandic Land Farmed Salmon, has successfully secured EUR 42 million (~US$45 million; EUR 1 = US$1.07) in the initial phase of its equity fundraising campaign for a land-based salmon farm project in Iceland, SeafoodSouce re ...
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Philippines' agriculture department mulls tax cuts to boost swine farming
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering tax reductions for the livestock sector to encourage swine repopulation amidst the ongoing threat of African swine fever (ASF), The Philippine Star reported.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Meghalaya, India, to compensate cattle farmers following LSD infections
The government of Meghalaya, India, has assured to compensate cattle farmers after over 9,000 cattle have been affected by the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the state.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Azerbaijan fish farm becomes first sturgeon caviar producer to achieve BAP certification
Azerbaijan Fish Farm LLC has attained the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, making it the world's first sturgeon breeding farm with a specialised focus on caviar production to earn this recognition, Global Seafood Alliance (GS ...
Friday, September 15, 2023
Study reveals farmer behaviour plays crucial role in controlling livestock disease outbreaks
A recent study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine highlights how variations in farmer behaviour can significantly impact the management of livestock disease outbreaks, shedding light on the importance of behavioural factors, such a ...
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Gigante Salmon invests US$18.8 million more in land-based salmon farm project
Norwegian aquaculture company Gigante Salmon has announced an additional investment of NOK 200 million (~US$18.8 million; NOK 10 = US$0.94) in its ongoing land-based Atlantic salmon farm construction, SeafoodSource reported.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Zoetis Foundation announces US$2.6 million in grants to advance opportunities for livestock farmers and veterinarians
The Zoetis Foundation announced that it will distribute US$2.6 million during its second-round of 2023 grants, supporting six initiatives to help enable thriving professions and livelihoods for livestock farmers and veterinary professionals ...
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Ocean Harvest seeks funds to set up salmon farm in UAE's northeast
Abu Dhabi, UAE-based startup Ocean Harvest is looking to raise $180 million for a 100,000 square-meter salmon farming facility in a northeastern region of the United Arab Emirates.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Israeli firm raises US$8.25 million to develop vaccine for shrimp farming
ViAqua Therapeutics, an Israeli company aiming to transform shrimp farming through vaccination, has secured US$8.25 million in funding from a consortium of venture capitalists, Fish Farmer reported.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Construction starts on China's biggest cage-free egg farm in Guangdong
Construction has kicked off for what will soon become China's largest cage-free egg farm, Lever China reported.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Argentine farmer sales of soybeans mixed, corn and wheat on the rise
Argentine farmer sales of agricultural commodities displayed a mixed pattern in the week ending August 23, according to data released by the country's agriculture secretariate on August 30, Fastmarkets reported.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Ukrainian farmers expected to maintain winter wheat sowing area for 2024 despite export crisis
Ukrainian farmers are anticipated to keep their winter wheat sowing area stable for the 2024 harvest, despite facing heightened logistics costs due to the ongoing wartime export crisis, said a senior farming official, Fox News reported.

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