Friday, October 4, 2013

04/10/13: Monitoring feed behaviour using cameras; the verdict on sustainable seaweed production; cash for aquaculture in Zambia

Efficient feed use is an important concern for fish farmers. Cooke Aquaculture uses cameras and staff to monitor feeding and fish behaviour.

Speaking at the 2013 World Seafood Congress, Ross Butler, senior vice-president shed light on the techniques the company uses to keep feed losses at a minimum.
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Sustainable seaweed production in the North Sea is becoming a realistic possibility according to a report by scientists at Wageningen UR, the Netherlands.

‘A Triple P review of the feasibility of sustainable offshore seaweed production in the North Sea’  examines the feasibility of seaweed production in the North Sea within the framework of people, planet and profit.
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The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission is to finance small-scale aquaculture projects in Zambia to the tune of K12,641.79.

The aim behind the funding is to increase the aquaculture's contribution to the national economy.

The money will be used to create 288 25x50 m fish ponds.
THE Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has set aside K26,781,060 to finance the approved dairy and small-holder aquaculture commercialisation projects. A total of K14,139,300 was approved for the financing of the dairy sector for the supply of 700 pure breed in-calves jersey heifers. CEEC acting corporate services director Glenda Maseba said in an interview yesterday that K12,641.79 was meant for establishment of fish ponds in selected districts. - See more at: http://ukzambians.co.uk/home/2013/10/03/ceec-sets-aside-k26m-for-dairy-aquaculture-project/#sthash.a6B18jOc.dpuf
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Ecklonia cava (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
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