In Kolkata, a sudden increase in the capture of juvenile hilsa, locally known as “khoka ilish,” has raised alarms among fish conservators and scientists, sparking fears that the prized hilsa…
Ibaraki Prefecture, a prominent agricultural hub in Japan, is spearheading initiatives to bolster the profitability and sustainability of its agriculture and fishery sectors. The region is embracing the challenge through…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is set to initiate the 2023 Census of Aquaculture on December 18. This survey, an integral part of the agricultural…
Kenya experienced a remarkable upswing in seafood export earnings, recording a more than 60% increase in 2022, according to reports from the National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) and the Central…
Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation revealed that the country’s fish production reached approximately 2 million tons in 2023, boasting an impressive 85% self-sufficiency rate. Egypt stands as the…
Image Credit: BIM Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) has launched a groundbreaking initiative known as the Aquaculture Remote Classroom (ARC) to address the challenge of retaining young…
National Fisheries Development Board’s (NFDB) Guwahati-based Northeast Regional Centre (RC) and the local fisheries department conducted a training program on ‘Scientific Practices in Fish Farming to Enhance Fish Production in…
Image Credit: NP In a collaborative effort between the Department of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources, Government of Nagaland, and the Anglers Association Nagaland (AAN), the 5th Nagaland Hornbill Angling Festival…
Following a fire incident on November 19 that brought fishing operations to a halt at the Visakhapatnam fishing harbour, the Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) has announced plans to initiate the…
Kochi is set to host a 10-day international workshop-cum-training program on ‘Fisheries Management and Aquaculture’ starting December 11. Organized for member countries of the African-Asian Rural Development Organisation (AARDO), the…