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New EU-funded research to focus on farming fish on land
Date
January 11, 2018
Scientists from NUI Galway and Athlone Institute of Technology involved in two year-project Environmental conflicts over fish farming may be reduced if new EU-funded research on land-based aquaculture bears fruit. The two-year project involving scientists from NUI Galway (NUIG) and...
Farm show highlights aquaculture
Date
January 11, 2018
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is highlighting aquaculture, an emerging industry in the state. According to National Aquaculture Association, farmed fish can help satisfy the growing worldwide demand for seafood and protect wild populations from depletion. “A lot of the aquaculture...
VASEP forecast upbeat shrimp export growth for 2018
Date
January 9, 2018
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors (VASEP) has projected shrimp exports to continue gathering momentum this year, particularly in the EU and China. Vietnam’s shrimp export value was estimated at 3.8 billion USD in 2017, up 22 percent...
Biotechnology and Genetics in Fisheries and Aquaculture. 2nd Edition
Date
January 9, 2018
The new report from Healthcare Market Reports has been published today. It provides updated in 2018 year analysis of healthcare industries. The use of genetic and biotechnological techniques in fisheries and aquaculture has expanded massively since the publication of the...
Auburn developing vaccine that could be huge catch for catfish industry
Date
January 9, 2018
Auburn University researcher Cova Arias has developed a vaccine that may save catfish from one of the deadliest diseases afflicting them -- and save catfish farmers a lot of money. (Contributed) After more than seven years of research and testing,...
Butterfly Acquires Pacifico Aquaculture
Date
January 9, 2018
Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, today announced it has acquired Pacifico Aquaculture ("Pacifico"), a leader in sustainable ocean-raised aquaculture. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2010 and based in Baja...
TS aims at self-sufficiency in fish seed production in India
Date
January 5, 2018
Expected value of the produce is around Rs. 5,500 crore The State Government has decided to achieve self sufficiency in fish seed production by targeting production of 70 crore fry/fingerlings over the next five years. It proposes to diversify production...
Iran’s Fishing Industry Thriving
Date
January 5, 2018
Seafood production in Iran annually accounts for close to 10% of the average value of agro exports. Iran exported some 68,000 tons of seafood worth $228 million during the eight months to Nov. 21, registering a 26% and 41% increase...
Fisheries Dept. launches pilot on shrimp cultivation in India
Date
January 5, 2018
Vannamei production to be scaled up based on success of zero-salt technique The State Government has launched an ambitious programme to promote fish culture for achieving self-sufficiency. But, little is known about the initiatives launched for cultivation of shrimp and...