Aquaculture in action: reducing the need for feed24 Jan 2019A novel aquaculture feeding concept is exploiting the pond ecosystem to encourage farmed fish and shrimp to ingest naturally occurring food alongside feed – a system that has the potential to reduce b…
Are crayfish farmers overfeeding?18 Jan 2019A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…
Dutch firm leads fish oil-free aquafeed challenge18 Jan 2019Four contestants have officially joined the race to replace the fish oil used in aquafeeds with fish-free omega-3 alternatives.
Salt shown to improve arapaima farms18 Jan 2019Brazilian researchers have shown that the growth and survival of Arapaima gigas larvae can be improved by adding salt to hatchery water.
ADM acquires Neovia and creates global leader in animal nutrition6 Feb 2019SponsoredThe €1.544 billion acquisition of Neovia was completed in January 2019
Lingalaks starts commercial production of salmon fed on omega-3 marine algal oil4 Feb 2019The Norwegian salmon producer Lingalaks is replacing fish oil in its production with omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids from natural marine algae for increased sustainability
World Aquaculture Society: editors' choices revealed25 Jan 2019Papers on the use of aeration in catfish culture, how bioflocs contribute to shrimp nutrition and why standardisation is vital for successful cryopreservation to safeguard key aquaculture stocks were …
Benchmark braced for crucial 18 months24 Jan 2019The next 18 months are expected to be key for Benchmark Holdings as the group hopes that its wide portfolio of investments will finally begin to generate returns for its investors.
How to improve cleaner fish efficacy23 Jan 2019Good feed and the right environment during their hatchery phase are key for lumpfish to be effective as cleaner fish in salmon farms once transferred to sea.
Future-proofing aquafeed needs6 Feb 2019How a more aggressive diversification of the raw materials used by the aquaculture feed sector could help the planet cope with burgeoning global population growth.
Lingalaks starts commercial production of salmon fed on omega-3 marine algal oil4 Feb 2019The Norwegian salmon producer Lingalaks is replacing fish oil in its production with omega-3 EPA and DHA fatty acids from natural marine algae for increased sustainability
Aker launches "industry-defining" krill harvesting vessel22 Jan 2019Aker BioMarine's krill harvesting vessel, The Antarctic Endurance, as been launched by Ernest Shackleton's grand-daughter at a ceremony in Ålesund this week.
Are crayfish farmers overfeeding?18 Jan 2019A new study suggests that Chinese crayfish producers would improve the performance of their farms and their finances if they relied more on natural food items and less on the provision of supplementar…
A sense of plaice 15 Aug 2018During his 45 years at Ardtoe Marine Laboratory Jon Sherwood – one of the unsung heroes of Scottish aquaculture – has been quietly involved in all manner of pioneering fish-farming projects
An alternative to live algal shrimp feed16 Mar 2017The benefits of INVEs new product, Thalapure a microalgae hatchery feed for post-larval shrimp played a central part of a training session for the technical and commercial representatives of INVE at…
Rational feeding practices30 Dec 2009Dominique P. Bureau, David J. Bevan, and C. Young Cho, from the Fish Nutrition Research Laboratory at the University og Guelph, look at how rationally predicting feed requirements could save money and…
Insects as animal feeds3 Jun 2013In a report from FAO entitled 'Edible insects: Future prospects for food and feed security', the potential is explored of using insects as a source of protein and other nutrients in dies for poultry a…
Probiotics to boost immune fitness and gut health7 Nov 2018SponsoredDespite growing trends in probiotic use, their application in aquafeeds has been constrained by the aggressive feed manufacture process, which kills or maims heat sensitive bacteria. Recently, advance…
Live feed supplement launched1 Feb 2018SponsoredA new product to help enrich rotifers and Artemia that are used as live feeds in fish and shrimp hatcheries has been launched today.
ADM expands research team 1 May 2018SponsoredADM Animal Nutrition is pleased to announce the addition of five new individuals to its growing team of experts
Feed producer reshuffles to accelerate growth 21 Mar 2018SponsoredArcher Daniels Midland (ADM), which produces feed and food ingredients, has announced the realignment of its business segments across four units – Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition, Oilseeds and Origi…
Functional feed additives for a sustainable blue revolution4 Apr 2016SponsoredAquaculture is the fastest growing industry producing animal protein, with an average annual growth rate of 10 percent during the 1980s and 1990s. For the decade 20122022, aquaculture is forecasted to…
Effect of dietary salt supplementation on growth, survival and feed utilization of tilapia21 Mar 2016Malawi's fish production is dwindling and the development is not in tandem with the human population increase. In view of this, it is imperative to increase fish production to tally with the high mark…
Effect of a functional feed additive on productivity in Ecuadorian shrimp farming: a pilot scale demonstration21 Mar 2016SponsoredMaintaining a stable and favorable gut microflora is of crucial importance to minimize the impact of disease events and to optimize digestive efficiency in shrimp, resulting in improved survival and p…
Functional feed additives to prevent disease in farmed shrimp7 Sep 2015SponsoredBacterial and viral infections have caused disastrous collapses of the shrimp farming industry. Import regulations, consumer demands and sustainable management strategies restrict the number of drugs …
Feed system secures $2 million funding14 Dec 2018Umitron, a producer of AI-based feeding systems, has secured US $2 million in funding for a project that aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of rainbow trout farmers in Peru.
Feed efficiency system lands VC funding22 Oct 2018Aqua-Spark, the pioneer investment fund focused exclusively on sustainable aquaculture, today announced its investment in the Norwegian technology company CageEye. With the funds, CageEye will invest …
Icelanders ramp up salmon production plans 22 Jan 2018Plans to expand Iceland’s salmon farming industry are moving forward, with the delivery of a new 450-tonne capacity AKVA feed barge to the new Icelandic producer Arctic Sea Farm.
Barge-builder to benefit from expansion of salmon site12 Jan 2018The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has commissioned Gael Force Group to build a 400 tonnne capacity SeaMate feed barge for its Portree site, with delivery expected later this year.
