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Feed grain production for 2010/11 is estimated at 330.0 million tons, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.

China's aquatic production in 2011 is forecast at 53.6 MMT, up two percent over the estimated 52.5 MMT in 2010, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. The production growth is driven by strong domestic consumption due to growing disposal incomes, …

This report looks at how effective the Irish strategy for improved pest control on Irish salmon farms (which was implemented two years ago) has been.

The Commonwealth Trawl Sector (CTS) is one of four sectors in the Southern and EasternScalefish and Shark Fishery (SESSF), and is the largest sector in catch and value terms. This report by the Australian government looks at the economic and financial performa…

Aquaculture in France has an important tradition and history. France was one of the pioneers in Europe in the development of research and technology which led to the growth of the industry in general.

Research by Sandra Bravo, from the Aquaculture Institute at the Universidad Austral de Chile, has identified that sea lice Caligus rogercresseyi, a Caligidae species not previously documented, occurs widely in both the South of Chile and Southern Argentina.

A new study which benchmarks the abilities of laboratories around the world to measure heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury, methylmercury and inorganic arsenic) in seafood has been published by the Joint Research Centre

Over the last decade, aquaculture has been one of the fastest growing food production sectors in Cyprus. Today it accounts for 70 per cent of the national fisheries production and for 70 per cent of its value, writes Lara Barazi-Yeroulanos, FAO Consultant.

The purse-seine fishery of Namibia consists largely of horse mackerel and pilchards. The latter are mainly canned within Namibia and in South Africa, and are also destined for the South African and UK markets, reports Globefish, a unit of the FAO Fisheries Dep…

The aquaculture industry in Spain is varied and rather well-developed with a total production of 292575 tonnes and a value of 532 million euros in 2007, writes Lara Barazi-Yeroulanos, FAO Consultant.

Lower forecast corn yields this month reduce U.S. corn production 124 million bushels to 12.54 billion, according to the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.

Dr Wade Watanabe and Dr Md Shah Alam, scientists at the University of North Carolina Wilmington-Center for Marine Science (UNCW-CMS) are developing alternative plant protein based practical diets for the culture of black sea bass, Centropristisstriata.

US Atlantic salmon imports in the first quarter of 2010 fell nine per cent in terms of volume, totaling 46953 tonnes. However, in terms of value imports showed a slight increase (+ one per cent), reflecting the upward trend in prices, reports Globefish, a unit…

Both government regulators and the Canadian salmon aquaculture industry face ongoing pressure to reduce the industrys potentially adverse effects on the surrounding natural aquatic environment. One option currently being considered is closed-containment, a pra…

The general economic recovery led to brisk shrimp trading in the first half of 2010. Generally demand exceeded supply, and prices moved up sharply. Shrimp importers and traders in the main markets were unable to build up inventories, as the product moved quick…

Turkey is the second largest producer of European seabass and gilthead seabream in the Mediterranean countries (small production in Black Sea) with an annual production in 2007 of 75,400 tonnes, writes Lara Barazi-Yeroulanos, FAO Consultant.

Protein meal should be allowed back into animal feeds to improve the financial returns on animal by-products in the UK, writes TheFishSite senior editor, Chris Harris.

The Atlantic salmon market continues to be undersupplied as Chiles production in 2010 is reaching rock bottom, reports Globefish, a unit of the FAO Fisheries Department responsible for information on international fish trade.

Greece is a large and organised country when it comes to producing marine finfish, writes Lara Barazi-Yeroulanos, FAO Consultant.

Research by Dr Fredric Barrowsand Dr Jeffrey Silverstein, from the US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service looks at alternative diets for the future of trout.

The latest Global Market Outlook for animal products from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

This report, The Future of Aquafeeds provides a comprehensive view on the current state of knowledge and the challenges and opportunities associated with development of various alternative aquaculture feeds. It was prepared by Michael B. Rust, Fredric T. Barro…

This study gives an overview of aquaculture production in the Mediterranean, written by Lara Barazi-Yeroulanos, FAO Consultant.

Dr Peter Bechtel, USDA/Agricultural Research Service, Pete Nicklason University of Idaho, Dr Michael Rust NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center and Dr Scott Smiley University of Alaska Fishery Industry Technology Center, look at developing the potential of f…

This study by Henrik Sundh, Bjorn Olav Kvamme, Frode Fridell, Rolf Erik Olsen, Tim Ellis, Geir Lasse Taranger and Kristina Sundell suggests that the intestinal barrier function of Atlantic salmon post smolts is reduced by common sea cages environments. It may …

Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) involves cultivating fed species with extractive species that utilise wastes from aquaculture for their growth, says Dr Thierry Chopin from the University of New Brunswick and the Canadian IMTA Network, writing for t…

Much of Brazils expanding tilapia aquaculture takes place in floating cages with sturdy frames and nets made from plastic-coated steel or polypropylene. This study by Alberto J. P. Nunes, from the Instituto de Cincias do Mar Labomar, looks at tilpia cage farm …

Global coarse grain production for 2010/11 is projected to fall 3.6 million tons this month to 1,085.2 million, according to Allen Baker, Edward Allen,Heather Lutman and Yonas Hamda in the latest report from the USDA Economic Research Service.

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Pullet Carpet Shell.

With pangasius imports growing in Central and South American production areas, one response is to introduce the fish as a new aquaculture species, writes Michael V. McGee from Caribe Fisheries Inc. for the Global Aquaculture Advocate.

This final section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, provides a brief overview of coping strategies and management measures to strengthen national capacity to address aquafeed suppl…

This publication assesses the future of diesel powered fishing vessels, and offers new information on energy innovations. Even though no technology is in the works that will replace the diesel engine in boats, biodiesel offers the prospect for zeroing out the …

The next section of an FAO report the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production looks at potential impact of nutrient substitutes in aquafeeds on fishhealth and on the food safety of aquaculture products in Western Europe …

The Global Aquaculture Performance Index (GAPI) is a laudable contribution by John Volpe and his team of researchersat the University of Victoria, British Columbia, to a more comprehensive understanding of the environmentalperformance of marine aquaculture glo…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Mandarin Fish.

White spot syndrome virus (WSSV) has a devastating impact on shrimp farming throughout the world. What makes the situation even more serious is that the virus seems to become more aggressive as the epidemic spreads, contrary to other viruses, such as flu virus…

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Gilthead Seabream.

Disease is still regarded as a major constraint to aquaculture production globally, says Sandra Adams from the University of Stirling, which is why more research is required.

The next section of an FAO report looking at the impact of rising feed ingredient prices on aquafeeds and aquaculture production, looks at research undertaken to find sustainable supplies of aquafeeds used in Western Europe and Asia. Written by Krishen Rana, U…

A report compiled by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Fish Centre looks at inland fisheries and their often overlooked role in economies, livelihoods, health and human development.