AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoAquaculture Leases: Suffolk County’s Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Board will meet Monday to review seven new/renewal applications for Peconic Bay and Gardiner’s Bay, with public comment on proposed sites and a mix of new entrants and existing leaseholders seeking additional 10-acre areas. Sustainability Standards: The Aquaculture Stewardship Council says its new feed and farm standards are still rolling out in 2026, with version updates expected before full “go-live,” alongside a fresh logo push for consistency across species. EU Trade: India gets a boost as the EU adds it to a revised draft list for continued aquaculture exports beyond September 2026, tied to antimicrobial compliance. Local Growth: Grand Manan’s Benson Seafood opens the island’s first lobster processing plant, adding about 50 jobs and expanding into frozen products. Market Pressure: In Kwara, catfish farmers warn feed costs keep climbing while fish prices lag. Policy & People: Ghana’s rural producers face a widening policy-to-practice gap, with UN experts warning mechanised, export-focused reforms could deepen exclusion.
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