Fish Industry News By Category: Tilapia / Cichlids
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Uganda's Tilapia to Hit German Markets Soon
UGANDA - Commercial fish farmers and local fishermen will soon be able to boost their incomes as the country's tilapia will soon be hitting the German markets....
UGANDA - Commercial fish farmers and local fishermen will soon be able to boost their incomes as the country's tilapia will soon be hitting the German markets....
Thursday, June 06, 2013
Government Conducts Training on Fish Cage Construction, Tilapia Farming
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) recently conducted a five-day training course on fish cage construction and tilapia farming to...
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) recently conducted a five-day training course on fish cage construction and tilapia farming to...
Tuesday, June 04, 2013
Fishermen Turn to Aquaculture as Stocks Decline
SENEGAL - Struggling tilapia fishermen in Senegal are now turning to aquaculture as catches of tilapia decline....
SENEGAL - Struggling tilapia fishermen in Senegal are now turning to aquaculture as catches of tilapia decline....
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Potential Use of Artichoke to Feed Tilapia Fry
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - In order to try and reduce the production costs of farming tilapia, artichoke has been looked at as a potential fish food alternative....
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - In order to try and reduce the production costs of farming tilapia, artichoke has been looked at as a potential fish food alternative....
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Fish Production Strengthened in Abra
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) continues to strengthen small-scale fishing and the income of small scale farmers with the launch...
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) continues to strengthen small-scale fishing and the income of small scale farmers with the launch...
Monday, May 27, 2013
New Ghana Fish Hatchery Supplying More Disease Resistant Tilapia
GHANA - A new tilapia hatchery in Ghana is expected to commence its operations in June this year and its first batch of high quality fingerlings will be ready for...
GHANA - A new tilapia hatchery in Ghana is expected to commence its operations in June this year and its first batch of high quality fingerlings will be ready for...
Friday, May 24, 2013
Fish Farmers in Philippines Receive Free Tilapia Fingerlings
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Aquatic Resources has distributed a total of 99,085 Tilapia fisherlings to more than 75 small fish farmers last year, BFAR Chief Carlito...
PHILIPPINES - The Bureau of Aquatic Resources has distributed a total of 99,085 Tilapia fisherlings to more than 75 small fish farmers last year, BFAR Chief Carlito...
Thursday, May 23, 2013
ASC Tilapia Standard Training for Certification Bodies
GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Tilapia Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory...
GLOBAL - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council is providing training to auditors related to the ASC Tilapia Standard. Successful completion of this training is a mandatory...
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tilapia Fingerlings Donated to Communities in San Pedro
PARAGUAY - Around 600 tilapia fingerlings have been donated to the indigenous communities of San Pedro in order to diversify food production....
PARAGUAY - Around 600 tilapia fingerlings have been donated to the indigenous communities of San Pedro in order to diversify food production....
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Feed Prices Reduced to Boost Aquaculture in Trinidad & Tobago
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO - In order to help fish production meet demand in Trinidad and Tobago, the government is offering incentives such as low cost tilapia feed. ...
TRINIDAD and TOBAGO - In order to help fish production meet demand in Trinidad and Tobago, the government is offering incentives such as low cost tilapia feed. ...
Friday, May 10, 2013
London Zoo Launches Global Appeal to Save Critically Endangered Fish
UK - Aquarists at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) London Zoo are launching an urgent worldwide appeal to find a female mate for the last remaining males of...
UK - Aquarists at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) London Zoo are launching an urgent worldwide appeal to find a female mate for the last remaining males of...
Jamaica's Fish Stocks Boosted Through Hatchery Programme
JAMAICA - The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Roger Clarke, has reported that the 14 fish sanctuaries that have been established across the island are already...
JAMAICA - The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Roger Clarke, has reported that the 14 fish sanctuaries that have been established across the island are already...
Monday, April 29, 2013
Thai Seafood Sector – Sustainable and Beating Illegal Practices
ANALYSIS - The Thai fisheries and aquaculture sector is moving towards a sustainable future that will allow it to have an impact on global markets, writes Chris...
ANALYSIS - The Thai fisheries and aquaculture sector is moving towards a sustainable future that will allow it to have an impact on global markets, writes Chris...
Nutreco Fully Aqcuires Egyptian Tilapia Feed Producer
EGYPT - Nutreco has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 67 per cent share held by its two partners in its Egyptian participation Hendrix Misr. ...
EGYPT - Nutreco has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 67 per cent share held by its two partners in its Egyptian participation Hendrix Misr. ...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
11 Taiwanese Tilapia Farms get ASC Certification
TAIWAN - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted a joint ceremony with the Taiwan Frozen Seafood Industries Association and the Taiwan Tilapia Alliance...
TAIWAN - The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) hosted a joint ceremony with the Taiwan Frozen Seafood Industries Association and the Taiwan Tilapia Alliance...
Aquaculture Takes Off inTimor-Leste to Tackle Poverty
TIMOR-LESTE - The government of Timor-Leste has developed a National Aquaculture Development Strategy, designed to help reduce high levels of poverty and chronic...
TIMOR-LESTE - The government of Timor-Leste has developed a National Aquaculture Development Strategy, designed to help reduce high levels of poverty and chronic...
Monday, April 15, 2013
Improved Fish Production Technology Project Trains Fishermen
PHILIPPINES - The Provincial Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Office (PAENRO) has trained 40 fishers using the Fisherfolks Field School (FFS) to promote...
PHILIPPINES - The Provincial Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Office (PAENRO) has trained 40 fishers using the Fisherfolks Field School (FFS) to promote...
Tilapia Farming in Solomon Islands
SOLOMON ISLANDS - A new factsheet is now available that advises prospective farmers what they need to begin fish farming. Before setting up small fish ponds it is...
SOLOMON ISLANDS - A new factsheet is now available that advises prospective farmers what they need to begin fish farming. Before setting up small fish ponds it is...
Friday, April 05, 2013
Cotabato Distributes 260,000 Fingerlings
PHILIPPINES - The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) in North Cotabato led the distribution of thousands of fingerlings to fisher folks in the province...
PHILIPPINES - The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPAg) in North Cotabato led the distribution of thousands of fingerlings to fisher folks in the province...
Wednesday, April 03, 2013
ASC Market Introduction on Track
GLOBAL - In the run-up to the most important seafood exhibition of the world, the European Seafood Exhibition, Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s CEO Chris Ninnes...
GLOBAL - In the run-up to the most important seafood exhibition of the world, the European Seafood Exhibition, Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s CEO Chris Ninnes...
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Weekly Overview: Red Tide Predicted to Affect New England Coastline Again this Year
ANALYSIS - In this weeks news, a threat of red tide has been reported once again for New England, USA during 2013. Similar to last year, the red tide has been predicted...
ANALYSIS - In this weeks news, a threat of red tide has been reported once again for New England, USA during 2013. Similar to last year, the red tide has been predicted...
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Tilapia Waste Used for Biodiesel at New Brazillian Plants
BRAZIL - Two plants have opened in Jaguaribara and Morada Nova to reduce tilapia waste by converting it into biodiesel. ...
BRAZIL - Two plants have opened in Jaguaribara and Morada Nova to reduce tilapia waste by converting it into biodiesel. ...
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Thailand Tilapia Production Forecast Up for 2013
THAILAND - Speaking at the MSD educational symposium, held prior to VIV Asia 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, Tavatchai Chidchomsrichantra from KCF Processing and marketing...
THAILAND - Speaking at the MSD educational symposium, held prior to VIV Asia 2013 in Bangkok, Thailand, Tavatchai Chidchomsrichantra from KCF Processing and marketing...
Monday, March 25, 2013
Seafood Demand Growing in Fiji
FIJI - The Department of Fisheries in the Northern Division is expecting a higher demand for seafood, leading to more market opportunities for local people....
FIJI - The Department of Fisheries in the Northern Division is expecting a higher demand for seafood, leading to more market opportunities for local people....
Thursday, March 21, 2013
MSD Highlights the Importance of Tilapia Health VIV Asia 2013
THAILAND - MSD Animal Health recently hosted an educational symposium aimed at increasing the awareness of good fish health management to help sustainable and profitable...
THAILAND - MSD Animal Health recently hosted an educational symposium aimed at increasing the awareness of good fish health management to help sustainable and profitable...
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
SAGARPA Strengthens Aquaculture Centres in 18 States
MEXICO - The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA ) will launch the "Support for Investment in Facilities and Infrastructure...
MEXICO - The Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA ) will launch the "Support for Investment in Facilities and Infrastructure...
Monday, March 18, 2013
VIV Asia, Aquatic Asia 2013: Thai Government Offers Shrimp, Tilapia Aquaculture Standard
THAILAND - Thailand's Department of Fisheries is offering farmers a certification programme for shrimp and tilapia farming, writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor,...
THAILAND - Thailand's Department of Fisheries is offering farmers a certification programme for shrimp and tilapia farming, writes Lucy Towers, TheFishSite Editor,...
Friday, March 15, 2013
Closed Season Periods Confirmed for Zimapan Dam
MEXICO – Closed spring periods have been published for the Zimapan dam in the Official Federation Journal following a government agreement. ...
MEXICO – Closed spring periods have been published for the Zimapan dam in the Official Federation Journal following a government agreement. ...
Monday, March 11, 2013
Training Course Aims to Help Disadvantaged Regions
PARAGUAY – A knowledge strengthening programme for extension technicians is to be held in Cordillera next week....
PARAGUAY – A knowledge strengthening programme for extension technicians is to be held in Cordillera next week....
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
East Timor's New Mud Crab Hatchery to Produce 240,000 per Year
EAST TIMOR - A mud crab and fish hatchery will be inaugurated by US Ambassador Judith Fergin and the East Timor Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Sr. Mariano...
EAST TIMOR - A mud crab and fish hatchery will be inaugurated by US Ambassador Judith Fergin and the East Timor Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Sr. Mariano...









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