The development of aquaculture in Russia is far below its potential, according to USDA. Current annual production is estimated at 160,000 MT, which is just 3-4 per cent of the country’s total fish and seafood production. Lack of government support, outdated equipment and production technologies, as well as a deficit in feed, are major constraints to further development of the sector.

At the 5th International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia, USSEC Deputy Regional Director – Asia Subcontinent P E Vijay Anand and R Umakanth, USSEC Aquaculture Consultant – India, outlined the organisations strategy and plans for the sector.

The EU Standing Committee on Plant, Animal, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) were due to re-evaluated the authorization of glyphosate this week, but a well organised campaign has put a decision on hold.

The Soy Aquaculture Alliance is seeking research proposals aimed at increasing the the use of US soy meal and oil as replacements for fishmeal and fish oil in fish and shrimp feeds.

The Protein Challenge 2040 is a new initiative aimed at improving the sustainability of protein production. Supported by leading international businesses and NGOs, this is the world’s first collaboration across the protein system that addresses the question: How can we feed nine billion people enough protein in a way that is healthy, affordable and good for the environment?

The Protein Challenge 2040 is a new initiative aimed at improving the sustainability of protein production. Supported by leading international businesses and NGOs, this is the world’s first collaboration across the protein system that addresses the question: How can we feed nine billion people enough protein in a way that is healthy, affordable and good for the environment?

Dr med vet Claudia Westfahl joined Leiber GmbH in February as a specialist animal nutrition veterinarian, to help boost the company\\\'s NPD strategy.

Closing the tuna life cycle and creating more sustainable feeds are both needed to ensure the future of tuna production and conservation, according to Daniel Benetti, University of Miami, during a presentation at Aquaculture 2016 in Las Vegas, USA.

The Australian government has launched an aquaculture challenge for the Indian Ocean region that seeks innovative solutions to promote sustainable aquaculture practices.

Mycotoxin-related threats to livestock production are severe or high in 60% of regions worldwide according to the latest BIOMIN Mycotoxin Survey. Those areas registered three or more major mycotoxins at concentration levels known to cause harm in animals. The survey results provide insights on the incidence of the six major mycotoxins in the agricultural commodities used for feed.

Nutreco and African Century Foods (ACF) have entered into a 75/25 joint venture in Zambia, named Skretting Zambia, for the production, sale and distribution of tilapia feed. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval. The joint venture will construct and operate the first dedicated fish feed plant in Zambia.

Nergaard Pelagic\'s new fishmeal and fish oil factory at Trollebo in Vagsoy, Norway, was opened last week by the Minister of Fisheries, Per Sandberg.

The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Federación Colombiana De Acuicultores (FEDEACUA) to ensure that Colombian farmers, processors, hatchery operators and feed manufacturers can access the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) third-party certification program to comply with local and international market requirements.

Lord Sebastian Coe, President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is to be keynote speaker at this year’s AquaVision conference, in Stavanger, Norway, from 13 to 15 June.

Intrexon Corporation, a leader in synthetic biology, has agreed to acquire the business of EnviroFlight LLC and form a joint venture with Darling Ingredients Inc, the world\\\'s largest publicly-traded developer and producer of sustainable natural ingredients from bio-nutrients.

Evonik Industries has started construction of a second world-scale production plant for the amino acid DL-methionine in Singapore. The 150,000 metric ton plant is expected to come on stream in 2019.

The FAO and International Analytic Group (IAG) have organised a ring test for feed analysis laboratories and invite public and private institutions including fishmeal producers and feed manufacturers’ internal laboratories to participate. Last year 120 laboratories took part.

Following 17 years of work to introduce an organic aquaculture standard into the US, the industry is fed up and still waiting. George Lockwood from the USDA appointed Aquaculture Working Group gave an update on the situation at Aquaculture 2016 in Las Vegas.

With global seaweed production increasing alongside demand for certification, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) are creating a joint standard for certifying global seaweed operations.

White worms are used in the diets of many farmed fish. As the aquaculture feed industry strives to become more sustainable, researchers are looking to see how white worms can be cultivated using low cost or no cost feeds.