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In rural China's Hubei Province, pillar industries like crayfish, tea, and clothing are creating new opportunities for jobs and income. Crayfish farming, in particular, has seen significant growth, with year-round production helping to stabilize the industry and enhance farmers' resilience to market fluctuations. Meanwhile, innovative approaches to
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In successful fish farming, pristine water quality is critical for the health, growth, and survival of fish. Miria Emili, a hatchery attendant at Masheda Farm in Mpigi District, notes that water quality is the single most important factor in fish farming, surpassing feed and pond size. With catches from wild
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Small-scale aquaculture systems in the Lake Victoria Basin of Uganda hold potential for improving livelihoods, food security, and economic growth, but African fish farmers struggle to achieve profitability. Research conducted by Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources investigated the financial performance of three small-scale aquaculture systems: ponds, cages, and
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has defended its decision to award a precautionary pilchard harvesting quota of 10,000 metric tons to Eco Fish Farms, stating that the allocation aligns with national food security and employment objectives. The ministry highlighted that all pilchard fishing rights expired
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has defended its decision to grant Eco Fish Farms the right to harvest 10,000 metric tonnes of pilchard under a Governmental Objectives Quota, citing the need to safeguard national food security and sustain jobs at the country's last
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Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk recently met with the newly appointed Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohamed Gaber Abou El Wafa, to discuss fortifying agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The meeting centered on exploring mutual areas of collaboration in agriculture and food security, with a focus on
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Researchers from the University of Porto have unveiled new findings on fish research, specifically focusing on the potential of functional aquafeeds in enhancing performance and immunity in farmed species. The study, published in the journal Fishes, explores the effects of *Asparagopsis taxiformis* supplementation on central metabolic pathways in farmed *Diplodus
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Malaysia's aquaculture industry has experienced a significant increase in the number of Good Aquaculture Practice (MyGAP) certifications issued to industry players across the country. According to recent data, a total of 2,153 MyGAP certifications have been awarded to date, with notable progress recorded in Terengganu. The state
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The SAARC Development Fund has launched the AquaLivelihood Project, a three-year initiative to uplift smallholder fish farmers and improve nutrition security across the region. The project, valued at $3.97 million, will directly benefit over 120,000 rural households, 30% of whom are women, across Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and
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Researchers from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Central Institute of Fisheries Education conducted a study to analyze the impact of fisheries development programmes on the livelihoods of fish farmers in Chhattisgarh State, India. The study involved 120 beneficiaries from four blocks of Raipur District and found significant improvements
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Research conducted by Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, with funding from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and ICAR Junior Research Fellowship, has examined the economic aspects of composite fish farming with Indian major carps in West Bengal. The study used cost concepts and the Cobb-Douglas production function to analyze
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A candlelight procession was led by Vincent Otse, popularly known as Very Dark Man (VDM), on Tuesday in memory of Mr. Ifesinachi Onyekere, an entrepreneur and owner of Fish Magnet, a popular fish farm in Awka. The procession, which held on the major streets of Awka, was a show of
