AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAquaculture Expansion: Zimbabwe is pushing fish farming into drier Matabeleland provinces under the Presidential Community Fisheries Scheme, citing underground water and heat for faster growth cycles. Ghana Fisheries Modernization: Ghana’s Emelia Arthur launched a pilot to turn abandoned clay and quarry pits into fish farms in Shama, and also announced renewed Norway support for a modern Shama fishing harbour plus a plastic recycling push to cut marine pollution. Shellfish & Biosecurity: New Zealand authorities fined Waimana Marine $24,000 for moving oysters and mussels from a parasite-controlled zone, including shipments tied to live export. Feed & Investment: France’s Innovafeed raised EUR 51m to scale insect-based feed ingredients while cutting 60 roles, and Skretting is evaluating an Iceland site for a future feed plant. Responsible Sourcing: Findus Italy launched MSC-certified Argentine shrimp, reinforcing its traceability push. Policy & Community: Maine held a public hearing on a 20-year aquaculture lease for suspended shellfish culture in the Damariscotta River. Seaweed Decarbonisation: Ocean Visions released a seaweed decarbonisation road map aimed at scaling climate-linked seaweed products.
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