Selenium is one of many nutrients tilapia need to thrive, but new research suggests the way it is delivered in feed may be just as important as the dose.
A recent study has used the power of genetic tools to shed light into the composition of 30 fish feed samples obtained from various sources across the UK, showcasing the method could provide a robust…
Corel Lifecare and Switzerland’s Aqua Consortium have signed a long-term R&D deal to fast-track lab-to-market solutions for parasite and disease pressures in finfish and shrimp
Although global aquaculture growth is forecast to slow down in 2026 after a year of exceptional increases for salmon and impressive results from many nations’ shrimp and tilapia sectors, there’s…
Anup Kumar Sarmah is one of the most successful carp farmers in Assam – after a challenging start, within nine years he's grown his annual turnover to close to half a million dollars.
Alam Panchayat swapped a career as an urban chef with a chance to set up his own carp farm in Barguna, on the coast of Bangladesh, slowly growing a successful business, despite the challenges posed…
Assam's carp farmers have been left reeling by the floods which swept through the Indian state at the end May, forcing many to question the future of their profession.
Mohamed El Gendy manages a 600-tonne capacity carp farm in Erbil, northern Iraq, which might be one of the country’s most promising aquaculture operations.
Fish Welfare Initiative is offering $100,000 to a team who can develop and provide a publicly-available satellite-based system to monitor water quality in India’s carp ponds.
A project in Duhok, in Iraqi Kurdistan, aims to produce up to 60,000 tonnes of carp a year, offering economic hope and improved food security in this fragile region.
Tulsi Haldar, a 65-year-old carp and shrimp farmer from West Bengal, remains committed to his profession, despite a string of setbacks and a debilitating illness.
Latvia's new TOME Aquaculture Centre is already proving its worth as a source of innovation, training, and development for the country's fish farming sector.
A new generation is embracing aquaculture in India’s Bihar state, helped by several government schemes, but there’s room for improvement, according to the farmers.
As part of activities to celebrate this year’s World Fisheries Day, Ilorin-based Aquabashy Fisheries Foundation highlighted the importance of increasing the diversity of farmed fish species in…
Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI) is seeking researchers to explore the feasibility of introducing stunning technology into India’s growing aquaculture sector, where billions of fish are killed annually…
Nitul Chandra Das, a fish farmer in the Assam region of India, explains how a career in aquaculture completely changed his fortune, taking him from rags to riches.
Girdhari Mukhiya, who has served two jail terms and faced severe financial losses, has overcome the odds to become one of the biggest fish farmers in India’s Bihar state.
Despite the turbulent events that Iraq has witnessed over the past decades, there is still some hope for the country’s tiny aquaculture sector, according to Hatim Al-Hamdani, the head of the Rawafed…
A former road contractor in Uttar Pradesh, Madanjeet Kumar Singh decided to pursue his passion of aquaculture. With dedication and hard work, Singh has become one of the best fish farmers in the…
Uttar Pradesh, an Indian state with a population larger than Pakistan, is home to an increasing number of fish farmers, thanks to various initiatives by the state government to boost fish production…
Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) is looking for progressive aquaculture producers to take part in a survey that will help to improve the welfare of farmed fish.
The use of insect-based aquafeed ingredients – and potentially diversification into insect farming itself – could offer valuable opportunities for India’s small-scale aquaculture producers.
Bluu, a German startup which is developing products grown from the cells of fish species such as salmon, trout and carp, has raised €16 million in a Series A funding round to help is develop it…
ZR Thahmingliana started a carp farm to honour the last wish of his father, who wanted to make the small state of Mizoram in northeast India self-reliant in fish production.
Helped by several initiatives from the government of Manipur, in north-east India, fish farmers have increased production substantially, but scientists feel that the state has not yet fulfilled its…
Fish Welfare Initiative, an NGO that aims to improve the welfare of farmed fish, is looking to recruit a lead or manager to supervise a team that is developing, trialling and implementing welfare…
After deciding to become a fish farmer at the age of 13, Soibam Surchandra Singh is now one of the most successful aquaculture operators in Manipur, northeast India.
The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) is joining forces with FAI Farms to raise awareness of animal welfare for shrimp and fish farmers across the Asia-Pacific area.
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