A game-changer for Ghanaian aquaculture?01 Nov 2017The concept of ‘cluster farming’ tilapia and catfish, which is being pioneered in Ghana by a Dutch investment firm, could revolutionise the country’s – and the continent’s – aquaculture sector.
Feed trials kick off at new RAS facility 11 Oct 2017Feed trials are now underway at the new Coppens RAS research facility, which opened in the Netherlands last month.
A genetic blueprint for African aquaculture10 Oct 2017Plans to produce a model means of improving the efficiency of aquaculture production in Africa have moved ahead, following a meeting hosted by WorldFish in Lusaka last week.
Chinese firm wins Fish-Free Feed (F3) Challenge05 Oct 2017China's Guangdong Evergreen Feed Industry Co has been named the winner of a 16-month contest to develop and sell the most fish-free feed for aquaculture.
Feed boost for Zambian aquaculture25 Sep 2017A new feed mill in Zambia is due to be officially inaugurated by Aller Aqua this week – the fifth mill to be opened by the Danish firm.
Ghana launches $53m reservoir restocking programme15 Sep 2017A $53 million reservoir restocking project has been launched in northern Ghana this week, by the Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Elizabeth Naa Afoley Quaye.
Catfish farming offers hope for Ghana’s former fishermen31 Aug 2017Ghana’s Western Region Coastal Foundation (WRCF) is leading a programme to promote aquaculture among fishing communities affected by oil and gas production.
Women thrive in Brazilian aquaculture 07 Aug 2017Aquaculture offers a raft of new opportunities for women in Latin America, according to Hideyoshi Segovia Uno, Commercial and Operations Manager of Spring Genetics.
The prize aquatic04 Aug 2017Two bioscience students at Swansea University won prizes last month, following the launch of a new award.
Prize-winning abstracts: Swansea University04 Aug 2017The following are the prize-winning abstracts from Swansea University's inaugural award Best Dissertation on Aquaculture and Fisheries, sponsored by 5m Publishing.
Aquaculture will help millions escape poverty11 Jul 2017A programme to assist 3.5 million people to exit poverty and reduce the number of people suffering from deficiencies in essential micronutrients by 2.4 million has now been launched.
Feeding the needs of African aquaculture07 Jul 2017Following the successful debut of the World Aquaculture Society’s debut conference in sub-Saharan Africa, The Fish Site spoke to Niels Lundgaard, Commercial Director of Africa for Aller Aqua Group – w…
INVE invests in shrimp, tilapia research centre06 Jul 2017A new and upgraded testing centre that will conduct research into larval and juvenile shrimp and tilapia nutrition and health has been opened by INVE in Chonburi, Thailand.
ASC tilapia lands Seafood Watch endorsement30 Jun 2017Pledge to reduce antibiotic use proves crucial.
Nutrition key to fish and shrimp health 26 Jun 2017Fish and shrimp feed production specialist Skretting is celebrating 25 years since it launched its first health-focused aquafeed.
Nonprofit will develop and disseminate disease-resistant tilapia23 Jun 2017Feed efficiency and disease resistance seen as just as crucial as growth rates.
Feeding Ghana’s aquacultural growth19 Jun 2017Ensuring a better feed supply - both commercial and self-formulated - is vital to allow Ghana's fledgling aquaculture sector to grow.
Zimbabwe embarks on ambitious tilapia programme14 Jun 20171.5 million tilapia to be stocked in a Mugabe-backed project.
Project to boost sustainability of SE Asian aquafeeds05 Jun 2017A project to assess the sustainability levels of those fisheries that supply fishmeal to the South East Asian aquafeed market has been launched by the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) and IFFO, the M…
Biomar targets African aqua expansion22 May 2017A new range of high performance tilapia and African catfish feeds has been launched BioMar a sign of the growing importance and sophistication of the aquaculture sector in Africa.
