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World Aquaculture 2025 returns to China

Friday, September 6, 2024

The World Aquaculture 2025 event (WA2025) will be held in Qingdao, China, from April 24-27, 2025, at the Qingdao International Convention Centre, Fish Farmer reported.

Philippines' agriculture group urges government to boost chicken and fish production amid ASF threat

Thursday, September 5, 2024

An agriculture group has called on the government to expand chicken and fish production due to the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF), which continues to affect the supply of pork in the Philippines, Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.

Boosting fish production a key priority of Indian government, says minister

Thursday, September 5, 2024

India's Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, S.P. Singh Baghel, who visited Kerala on August 25 to review the activities of fisheries institutes, said boosting fish production was among the Indian government's priorities.

Hotraco takes next step with iHotraco Farm Manager

Thursday, September 5, 2024

After the launch of iHotraco Farm Data used for automatic farm data collection and safe data sharing, Hotraco now introduces iHotraco Farm Manager, a smart farm management system that allows users to view all barns in real-time and simultaneously on a single dashboard, with easy benchmarking to industry standards (i.e. ...

Nofima study focuses on Atlantic salmon's reaction to low levels of hydrogen sulphide in RAS

Thursday, September 5, 2024

Researchers from Nofima and international collaborators have made important discoveries about how Atlantic salmon react to prolonged exposure to low levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S) in recirculating aquaculture system (RAS).

Aquaculture Vietnam 2024 to showcase innovations and drive industry collaboration

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Aquaculture Vietnam 2024, to take place from October 9-11, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam, aims to present the latest advancements in aquaculture technologies and products, aiming to propel the industry into a globally connected future, AquaFeed reported.

Norwegian salmon prices continue to decline, lowest level this year

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The spot price for Norwegian salmon decreased by NOK 2.44 (US$0.23) per kg in week 34 of 2024, according to data from Akvafakta, bringing the price to NOK 70.08 (US$6.60) per kg, Fishfarmingexpert reported.

Norway to announce first offshore fish farming licences in new year

Monday, September 2, 2024

The Norwegian government is set to unveil its first licences for fish farming "far out at sea" in the New Year, marking a significant step in the development of offshore aquaculture, Fish Farmer reported.

Google spin-off company launches underwater camera system for fish farming

Friday, August 30, 2024

An underwater camera system and software platform, described by salmon farmer Mowi Norway's chief operating officer as the most advanced in aquaculture, has been launched commercially by Tidal, a spin-off from Google owner Alphabet.

Norwegian salmon farmers report decline in profits

Thursday, August 29, 2024

Norwegian salmon farmers experienced a decline in second-quarter profits as the rising cost of living led to reduced consumer demand for salmon, while health challenges impacted production yields, Bloomberg reported.