Fish farmers in Malaysia band together and establish new association

In the states of Johore, Selangor and Penang Grouper farmers have joined forces to create a new association called the Marine Fish-Farmers Association of Malaysia (MFFAM). This is an important development as the three states account for 80 percent of the fish farmed in the country. “It is hoped that through the MFFAM, members can be influenced to adopt best practices in order to meet market demand sustainably,” says Gangaram Pursumal, Manager of the Peninsular Malaysia Seas Program at WWF-Malaysia. Read more ...

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