Livestock Production

ADQ and Finnforel to explore UAE fish farming facility

Thursday, December 5, 2024

ADQ, a global sovereign investor, has partnered with Finnish aquaculture technology firm Finnforel to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a land-based fish farming facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Amar Seafood secures permit for major aquaculture facility in Canada

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Amar Seafood, which specialises in land-based aquaculture, has received a development permit to establish a new facility in Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Scotland, UK delays decision on semi-closed salmon farm proposal at Loch Long

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The government of Scotland, UK is under scrutiny over the prolonged decision-making process regarding a proposed semi-closed containment salmon farm at Beinn Reithe, Loch Long.

World Bank close to finalising partnership framework for Philippines, agriculture sector set to benefit

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The World Bank said it is close to completing a new country partnership framework (CPF) for the Philippines, which is due by the first half of 2025 and is expected to benefit the country's agriculture sector.

Iran's production of fish products up 32% year-on-year in March-October period

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Iran's production of fish products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 to October 21) exceeded 512,000 tonnes, a 32% increase compared to the same period last year.

Aquaculture startups see record VC investment in 2023 but face 2024 slowdown

Monday, December 2, 2024

Venture capital (VC) investment in aquaculture startups reached an all-time high in 2023, with US$1 billion poured into the sector, according to new data from PitchBook.

Indonesian fisheries minister promotes including fish as part of country's free meals programme

Monday, December 2, 2024

Indonesia's Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister, Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, encouraged the inclusion of fish as a protein source in the government's Free Nutritious Meals programme.

Vietnam, Netherlands explore sustainable aquaculture in Mekong Delta

Friday, November 29, 2024

A business forum on sustainable aquaculture was jointly organised by the Dutch Embassy in Vietnam and Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in Can Tho, to address challenges and identify solutions for sustainable aquaculture development in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.

Norway-based seafood company allowed to set up aquaculture facility in Manitoba, Canada

Friday, November 29, 2024

A seafood company based in Norway has been given approval to build a new land-based aquaculture facility in the Rural Municipality of Victoria, Manitoba, Canada.

Egypt and Liberia forge partnership on aquaculture development

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Egypt and Liberia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on developing their aquaculture sectors.