Inland aquaculture in Namibia

Namibia, compared to other countries, is among the driest countries in the world, but yet holds massive potential for the development of aquaculture. The Government of Namibia, under the Ministry of Fisheries has embarked on a national plan to develop the aquaculture industry in which they have established research stations in key areas in the northern, north-eastern, south-central parts, and the west and southern coast of the country.

This has facilitated many Namibians within the regions access to not only information, but also to fish, which can allow them to conduct the actual fish farming. Read more ...

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

Soybean industry looking to help domestic aquaculture producers, but it's complicated

US soybean producers are doing a lot these days to help the aquaculture industry. The United Soybean Board (USB) notes that soybean check-off dollars are being spent on research efforts and to promote US aquaculture's health, economic and environmental benefits through the National Aquaculture Association. It is, in fact, the American animal agriculture and aquaculture sectors that are the leading consumers of US soybeans, according to the USB.

"US soybean farmers support the interests of all US animal farmers, including aquaculture producers, in order to help protect our number one market for our crop," said USB Director David Wilson, a soybean farmer from Lincoln, Ala. "We're interested in making US soybean meal as good as it can possibly be for our customers." Read more ...

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

Boost for aquaculture in Newfoundland and Labrador

As the aquaculture industry sets record production values, the Newfoundland Aquaculture Industry Association (NAIA) will use a CAN$200,633 (€142,353.832) investment from the Provincial Government to continue workforce training and skill development. The continued development of a highly-skilled workforce creates a solid foundation on which the industry can continue to grow and prosper.

Employees in Newfoundland and Labrador’s aquaculture industry will undergo extra workforce training thanks to a provincial government investment of more than CAN$200,000 (€141,904). In 2010, NAIA, with assistance from the Provincial Government, coordinated a series of courses to improve the proficiency of those employed in the sector. Read more ...

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