AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAquaculture Milestone: FAO says global fish farms topped 100 million tons in 2024 for the first time, underscoring how farmed seafood is now central to food security as wild stocks face pressure. Invasive Species Watch: Mexico’s Ría Lagartos seagrass beds are under growing threat from invasive tiger shrimp, which can disrupt habitats and spread viruses—raising alarms for both ecosystems and commercial aquaculture. New Production Push (RAS): India’s Khyber Aquaculture opened a recirculating aquaculture system trout facility in Kashmir, targeting growth from 1,500 MT to 7,000 MT over the next few years. Tech for Farmers: An Australian team developed an AI fish-counting tool for real-time monitoring in murky ponds, aiming to cut labor, reduce feed waste, and prevent losses. Feed & Industry Signals: IFB Agro warned of headwinds in its aquaculture feed business amid margin pressure and marine export uncertainty. Disaster Support: Sri Lanka launched emergency relief for ornamental fish breeders hit by Cyclone Ditwah, including plans to import new broodstock every three months.
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