AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGlobal Production Milestone: FAO says global fisheries and aquaculture hit a record 235 million tonnes in 2024, with aquaculture topping 100 million tonnes for the first time and aquatic trade reaching $184 billion. Africa Food Gap: At Kenya’s Our Ocean Conference, UN fisheries chief Manuel Barange urged faster aquaculture expansion as Africa still gets only 18% of fish from farms, calling for rules and incentives to pull in investment. Blue Economy Push in Ghana: Fisheries minister Emelia Arthur backed sustainable fisheries and aquaculture as key to food security and jobs during Our Ocean side events. Our Ocean Conference Focus: Delegates in Mombasa spotlighted sustainable ocean management, anti–illegal fishing, and blue finance, with innovation and entrepreneurship front and center. Tech for Aquaculture Supply Chains: Andhra Pradesh and Google agreed to form a joint task force on AI, cloud, and digital governance, including skilling and university centers—aimed at improving services and workforce readiness. EU Market Access: Armenia moved to streamline EU food-safety compliance so aquaculture fish and caviar can reach EU markets via TRACES registration and inspections. Feed Market Signal: Alltech reports Africa’s aquafeed use jumped 27.5% in 2025, with Egypt leading, reflecting rapid farm growth and rising input demand. Industry Risk Watch: Oman Fisheries Company’s board resigned amid a liquidity crunch, raising near-term uncertainty for a major seafood operator.
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