The Link-Belt excavators work on the construction of fish farming ponds
Brazilian fish farming grew by 4.7% in 2021, producing more than 800,000 tons of farmed fish, according to a survey by the Brazilian Fish...
South Africa announces list of declared small-scale fishers in Western Cape
South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced the final list of declared small-scale fishers in the Western Cape province.
The list...
IFAD provides economic opportunities to smallholder farmers’ and artisanal fishermen’s livelihoods in Haiti
The UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Government of Haiti signed a financing agreement today for the implementation of the Inclusive...
Global fisheries, aquaculture production hits record 235M tonnes, trade tops US$184bn– SOFIA report
Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a record 235 million tonnes in 2024, underscoring the sector’s growing contribution to global food security and livelihoods,...
McKinsey & Company: Global seafood industry braces for 14% surge in demand by 2030,...
New research by McKinsey & Company reveals a looming seafood shortage amidst a 14 percent surge in global demand by 2030 could drive major...
Aquaponics and the future of Food Security in Africa
The greater Ecosystem has to be considered to avoid the inevitable.“The current crisis is so profound that change is inevitable. This leaves food industry...
Increasing the Sustainability of Fishing
Fisheries are essential industries in Africa for the economy and to feed families. They provide jobs for poorer coastal populations. Fish also account for...
Easy-to-use mobile app cuts cost on fisheries data collection, analysis for Uganda researchers
An easy-to-use mobile application by Uganda researches is now cutting the cost of data collection and analysis in the country’s fishery sector by almost...
Uganda launches new fisheries, aquaculture regulations to rebuild fish stocks
Uganda has launched new Fisheries and Aquaculture Regulations aimed at rebuilding fish stocks, strengthening enforcement and promoting sustainable harvesting across the country’s water bodies.The...
Uganda poises Sh 40million fine on Illegal fish dealers
Uganda has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill that among others prescribes a Shs40m fine or jail sentence of two years for those found...