AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoExport Growth: Nueva Esparta reported a 76% rise in marine-product exports for January–October, shipping seaweed, sardines and fish oil to seven countries. Mangrove Aquaculture: In Vietnam’s Ca Mau Province, farmers received training in shrimp production integrated with mangrove restoration, including water management, biosecurity and market development. Land-Based Salmon: Sweden’s Smögenlax and Canada’s Samonix are advancing modular recirculating systems, with plans for a 10,000-tonne annual facility in Canada after a Swedish project. Storm Damage: Cyclone Arnab damaged aquaculture ponds in Andhra Pradesh, alongside crop losses; the chief minister surveyed affected areas. Shrimp Policy: India set a 120-day deadline to develop a roadmap for expanding shrimp farming, while the National Fisheries Development Board raised awareness of insurance for fish and shrimp farmers. Farm Health: Researchers reported that plastic fibres can worsen viral disease in fish, underscoring a growing challenge for aquaculture biosecurity.
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