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Catfish Production Fuels Vietnamese Exports
Stuart Lumb, contributor to TheFishSite, visits the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam to look at catfish production.
Stuart Lumb, contributor to TheFishSite, visits the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam to look at catfish production.
FAO 2012 Global Shrimp, Shellfish & Mollusc Outlook
Shrimp supply squeeze from bad weather and production problems keep prices high but new season will bring relief. No crisis for imported shellfish and canned molluscs in European markets, according to the FAO Global Food Outloook.
Shrimp supply squeeze from bad weather and production problems keep prices high but new season will bring relief. No crisis for imported shellfish and canned molluscs in European markets, according to the FAO Global Food Outloook.
Pesticides' Impact on Catfish Blood/Tissue Oxidative Stress Level
This study aims to investigate the impact of commonly used pesticides (deltamethrin) on the blood and tissue oxidative stress level in catfish; in addition to the protective effect of alpha-tocopherol on deltamethrin induced oxidative stress, write Kamal...
This study aims to investigate the impact of commonly used pesticides (deltamethrin) on the blood and tissue oxidative stress level in catfish; in addition to the protective effect of alpha-tocopherol on deltamethrin induced oxidative stress, write Kamal...
Monitoring the Quality of Salmon
Good quality and improved quality control are important for salmon producers. Effective measurement methods that investigate how light scatters through the flesh of the fish can be of great help.
Good quality and improved quality control are important for salmon producers. Effective measurement methods that investigate how light scatters through the flesh of the fish can be of great help.
Global Overview of Marine Fishery Resources - Introduction
Marine fisheries are very important to the economy and well-being of coastal communities, providing food security, job opportunities, income and livelihoods as well as traditional cultural identity. This FAO publication, Review of the State of World...
Marine fisheries are very important to the economy and well-being of coastal communities, providing food security, job opportunities, income and livelihoods as well as traditional cultural identity. This FAO publication, Review of the State of World...
Nile Perch Production – April 2012
While Nile perch popularity in the German market was enhanced by Naturland certification, the US will probably face strong competition from Australian barramundi.
While Nile perch popularity in the German market was enhanced by Naturland certification, the US will probably face strong competition from Australian barramundi.
“Healthy” Farmed Cod Undergo Extensive Pathological Changes
Doctoral research carried out by Mona Gjessing from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science shows that pathological changes in cod differ from those found in diseased salmon, and cod that appear clinically healthy can nevertheless be affected by extensive...
Doctoral research carried out by Mona Gjessing from the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science shows that pathological changes in cod differ from those found in diseased salmon, and cod that appear clinically healthy can nevertheless be affected by extensive...
Opportunities for Development of Pacific Islands' Mariculture Sector
This overview report addresses opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands’ mariculture sector in general terms. More specific analysis of opportunity in particular countries is presented in the five accompanying country reports for the...
This overview report addresses opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands’ mariculture sector in general terms. More specific analysis of opportunity in particular countries is presented in the five accompanying country reports for the...
Waste of Processed Product at Retail and Consumption Level
Roughly one-third of the edible parts of food produced for human consumption, gets lost or wasted globally, which is about 1.3 billion ton per year. Food is wasted throughout the food supply chain, from initial agricultural production down to final household...
Roughly one-third of the edible parts of food produced for human consumption, gets lost or wasted globally, which is about 1.3 billion ton per year. Food is wasted throughout the food supply chain, from initial agricultural production down to final household...
Global Fishmeal Production Up - April 2012
Good fishing in South America and improved access to raw material has pushed fishmeal production higher over the last months with total production for 2011 about 40 per cent above 2010 levels in the major producing countries. The increased supply eliminated...
Good fishing in South America and improved access to raw material has pushed fishmeal production higher over the last months with total production for 2011 about 40 per cent above 2010 levels in the major producing countries. The increased supply eliminated...
European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream Markets 2011
During 2011, most producers scaled back production from the previous year, leading to higher prices, in particular for bream. The situation soon after returned to normal with bass quoted higher than bream, which is the usual price.
During 2011, most producers scaled back production from the previous year, leading to higher prices, in particular for bream. The situation soon after returned to normal with bass quoted higher than bream, which is the usual price.
Groundfish - February 2012
Price stability and good supply made whitefish a good alternative in the market, according to Globefish.
Price stability and good supply made whitefish a good alternative in the market, according to Globefish.
Hybrid Catfish Offer Performance Advantages for US Catfish
Hybrid catfish offer production advantages over channel catfish. Trials have shown the greater survival and faster growth of the hybrids allows shorter production cycles. The hybrids also have better feed conversion and fillet yield, writes Nagaraj...
Hybrid catfish offer production advantages over channel catfish. Trials have shown the greater survival and faster growth of the hybrids allows shorter production cycles. The hybrids also have better feed conversion and fillet yield, writes Nagaraj...
Tilapia Aquaculture in China
Low market prices challenge the Chinese tilapia industry as it seeks to become sustainable, writes Dr Liu Liping and Dr Zhang Zongfen from Shanghai Ocean University, and Dr Francis Murray and Dr David Little from the University of Stirling. Taken from...
Low market prices challenge the Chinese tilapia industry as it seeks to become sustainable, writes Dr Liu Liping and Dr Zhang Zongfen from Shanghai Ocean University, and Dr Francis Murray and Dr David Little from the University of Stirling. Taken from...
Developing Mariculture in the Pacific Islands
This overview report addresses opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands’ mariculture sector in general terms. More specific analysis of opportunity in particular countries is presented in the five accompanying country reports (Cook...
This overview report addresses opportunities for the development of the Pacific Islands’ mariculture sector in general terms. More specific analysis of opportunity in particular countries is presented in the five accompanying country reports (Cook...
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