Philippines aquaculture grows along with exports

The Philippines saw a growth of 6.6 percent last year in aquaculture, particularly in the seaweed business. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA 7) said that the expansion of seaweed farms in Bohol as well as extra fish ponds in various areas of the region help to increase production in aquaculture.

There was also a significant increase in marine exports and processed fruits by 46 percent in the first quarter of this year compared to 2010 at the same period. Exports of processed marine products in the first quarter of 2011 reached 41 percent higher than that of the same period last year.  Read more ...


This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers