Species such as barramundi, which are impressively adaptable, are strong candidates for farming if we want to fulfil the growing global seafood demands in the face of climate challenges.
Rural Aquaculture Development (RAD) has developed an innovative model both to grow and sell its own tilapia, and to support the local aquaculture sector, in a bid to improve smallholder livelihoods in western Uganda.
Vincent Oduor, who was recently named Kenya’s most innovative fish farmer, is the co-founder and CEO of Aquaculture Barn Limited – a producer of juvenile tilapia and catfish.
eFishery is the first aquaculture startup to reach a valuation of over $1 billion. This should open the floodgates for meaningful investment in the industry, according to Amy Novogratz – co-founder and managing partner of Aqua-Spark*.
New research from Denmark suggests that Daphnia magna - a species of water flea - may have potential to reduce eutrophication in recirculating aquaculture systems, while also providing a suitable feed source for fish larvae.
Josh Goldman, founder and CEO of Australis, believes that the barramundi farming sector is nearing critical mass and the species is set to become a seafood staple in a range of countries.
Organic Garden aims to set up a network of land-based farms that synergistically and sustainably produce fish, vegetables, insects, algae and mushrooms, which are then sold directly to canteens across Germany, as Johannes Blei, chief farm and financial officer…
Standardisation of data, collaboration and assurances are essential to ensure that seafood, including the marine ingredients that are used in aquafeeds, are more transparent, traceable and sustainably sourced.
