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The federal government has not adequately managed risks associated with salmon farming, putting wild species in danger, says Canada’s environment commissioner. Salmon aquaculture is a $1-billion industry in Canada, which is the fourth largest producer of farmed salmon in the world. A new report produced by Julie Gelfand, Canada’s commissioner […]

Ingredients company Kemin Industries has enhanced its ability to supply clients in the aquaculture industry by launching a new dedicated aquaculture division. Kemin claims the new AquaKulture division will help aqua feed companies, aqua farms and fish meal producers achieve growth, as it will provide products and solutions which will […]

Prime minister Erna Solberg wants her country to develop an aquaculture industry that can deliver food and economic values within an acceptable footprint. Norway, ranked as one of the best countries for green living, will further develop the aquaculture industry to churn its economy, sustain the environment and feed the […]

Stake in Camanor is the company’s first push into South America Charoen Pokphand Foods, Thailand’s largest shrimp producer, has agreed to acquire a 40% stake in Brazil-based peer Camanor Produtos Marinhos for $17.5 million, taking its first step into the South American market. The deal, in which CP Foods will […]

More are raising questions on sustainable seafood There are some easy questions to answer when ordering a meal at a Friday night fish fry. “Fried or baked?” “All-you-can-eat?” “Baked potato or fries?” But some fish-fry lovers in Madison are starting to ask a few questions of their own. Like, “Where […]

Sri Lanka’s fisheries ministry will start a conservation program to protect lagoon eco-systems which will boost fisheries resources and eco-tourism also introduce aquaculture, expanding incomes of fisher families. Sri Lanka’s ministry of fisheries said 11 metric tonnes of fish had been harvested from 10 key lagoon in 2015 and 10 […]

Southland Regional Development Strategy planners are still holding out hope for a large-scale aquaculture development to take place in the coming years. Aquaculture project leader Mark O’Connor said aquaculture was still a “primary focus” of the SoRDS Action Plan, despite the failure of the selected Stewart Island site to meet […]

To reduce costs and impact on wild fish stocks, carnivorous fish are increasingly fed plant-based diets in aquaculture. However, the rapid development in aquaculture fish production has not been matched by new methods that accurately can trace the food chain supply in aquaculture production. It’s one of the world’s most […]

Sixteen new projects were funded by grants issued in early April The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Institute awarded its 2018-20 grants in early April with a goal to increase awareness of the importance of the Great Lakes to Wisconsin’s economy as well as the quality of life. These projects vary from […]

SKRETTING Zambia has called on fish farmers in the country to use high quality feed to increase production. Company sales officer Mary Banda said farmers need to take advantage of Zambia’s abundant water bodies and favourable temperatures in fish farming to boost the sector. In a statement on Friday, Ms […]