Synbiotic technology, which combines prebiotics and probiotics, has proven to be highly beneficial for shrimp farmers, significantly increasing climate-tolerant shrimp production, often doubling or more in regions like Bangladesh. Research led by Dr. Sayed Hafizur Rahman of Jahangirnagar University, supported by the Sustainable Coastal and Marine Fisheries (SCMF) Project, found that this technology improves shrimp farming environments by enhancing water quality, eliminating harmful bacteria, boosting beneficial bacteria, strengthening shrimp immunity, and increasing production. The technology is applied both in shrimp feed and pond water, resulting in a lower feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reduced production costs. It is widely used…

The Japanese government is committed to continuously supporting the fishery sector in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), in partnership with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and BARMM's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR). Japan has provided a $4.79-million grant to help develop the aquaculture and fishery industries in the Bangsamoro region, which supplies 30% of the country's fish production and is among the top suppliers of fish and marine products of the country. However, the region faces challenges such as high post-harvest losses, declining production, and underutilized waters, which are impacting the…

Despite facing challenges like increased competition, trade wars, and market barriers, Vietnam’s seafood exports are expected to continue growing, potentially reaching $11 billion in 2025, similar to 2022. Vasep Communications Director Le Hang stated that while Vietnam's seafood exports are expected to grow and return to 2022 levels in 2025, the industry will face significant challenges. Despite this, Hang highlighted that key global markets, including the US, EU, Japan, and China, have shown recoveries in 2024 and will continue to drive high demand for seafood exports in 2025. Looking ahead to 2025, while challenges remain—such as climate change, competition from…

The Maldives government will establish a state-owned company, namely the Maldives Fisheries and Ocean Resources Marketing and Promotion Corporation, to promote and market the country’s fisheries products locally and internationally. Announced by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu after a Cabinet meeting, the initiative aims to boost profits for fisheries enterprises, including aquaculture and mariculture, explore new markets and promote Maldivian fisheries products internationally as premium items under a unique Maldivian brand. The new company is part of the administration's Haftha 14 roadmap and will replace the existing Maldives Fisheries Promotion Board. Source: https://raajje.mv/146877