Using Probiotics for Shrimp Health, What’s the Impact?
29 June 2024 516 View
Vannamei shrimp cultivation has experienced a significant increase in recent years. This is a result of the increasing demand for seafood on a global scale. However, the threat of disease and other health challenges that can cause losses in cultivation is very high. This is where probiotics for shrimp play a significant role and become a promising solution to this problem.
Understanding the Types of Plankton in Shrimp Ponds
26 June 2024 1058 View
Green Aquaculture is an Irreversible Trend
22 June 2024 698 View
Affirmed Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Phung Duc Tien regarding the development direction of Vietnam's aquaculture sector in 2024 and beyond.
Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu Farmers busy with stocking shrimp for Tet Holiday
21 June 2024 616 View
Increasing prices and high demand for shrimp for the upcoming and for export have kept farmers busy preparing for a new crop.
Aqua Mina Joins the Asian Pacific Aquaculture 2024 Conference in Indonesia
17 June 2024 1208 View
The third largest international aquaculture conference in Indonesia. After the successful first meeting in 2005 in Bali and another successful meeting in 2024 in Surabaya, we decided to return to Indonesia in 2024.
Aquafeed partnership to supply more sustainable shrimp to European supermarkets
14 June 2024 819 View
Netherlands-based shrimp importer Klaas Puul is teaming up with Skretting and feed ingredient suppliers Protix and Veramaris to supply supermarkets across Europe with more sustainable shrimp produced in Latin America. Albert Heijn,the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands and part of global retailer Ahold Delhaize, is the first retailer to commit to the project in line with its strong GHG emissions targets and broader sustainability agenda.
New solutions reduce GHG emissions from shrimp ponds: Research
13 June 2024 1292 View
New farming solutions have helped reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by nearly 17% in extensive shrimp farms and nearly 11% in intensive farms, according to a research on monitoring GHG emissions from shrimp farming ponds.
How to Maintain the Water Quality for Vannamei Shrimp Ponds to Stay Optimal
12 June 2024 594 View
Ponds are artificial ecosystems where vannamei shrimp grow until they are ready to be harvested. One of the efforts to protect the pond ecosystem is maintaining water quality. Therefore, farmers must know how to maintain pond water quality.
High-Density Genetic Map and Sex-Determination Genes in Pacific White Shrimp
08 June 2024 1039 View
The Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) is a cornerstone of global shrimp aquaculture, yet our understanding of its genomics remains limited. This gap in knowledge hinders efforts to enhance economically important traits such as growth and disease resistance. A recent study from São Paulo State University (Unesp) aims to bridge this gap by constructing high-density genetic maps and identifying genomic regions associated with sex determination in this species.
Artificial intelligence for ethical and sustainable shrimp farming
08 June 2024 640 View
Over the past two years, the project MonitorShrimp has developed a computer vision system that allows early detection and monitoring of shrimp's growth, population size, mortality and stress. The project is the outcome of a consortium combining the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), Oceanloop and Sander Holding.
7 Reasons to Include Krill in Shrimp Feed
01 June 2024 911 View
Continued growth of shrimp farming and a change from low-intensity, small-scale to high-intensity, commercial farming has increased the need for sustainable protein and cost-effective sources in shrimp feeds. Krill is a sustainable and natural protein source. It is a functional ingredient with different nutrients highly beneficial for shrimp. In addition, shrimp like the taste of krill. This makes krill a very interesting ingredient. In this article we offer 7 specific reasons why you should include
Vietnamese agricultural products introduced to Algerian consumers
31 May 2024 569 View
The Vietnam Trade Office in Algeria on December 22 coordinated with the Carrefour supermarket system in Algeria to organise an activity to introduce and promote Vietnamese products at the Carrefour Hypermarket in the City Center Mall in the capital of Algiers.
Indonesia considers lifting lobster larvae export ban
29 May 2024 732 View
Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry is seeking to resume lobster larvae exports to countries willing to make investments in aquaculture cultivation in the Southeast Asian country.
5 Important Aspects in Vannamei Shrimp Farming that Must Be Known
28 May 2024 1106 View
Before engaging in shrimp farming, farmers must be aware of the crucial aspects of Vannamei shrimp cultivation. This is essential to ensure that the farming activities proceed smoothly and yield satisfactory harvests. Considering that shrimp is one of the vital commodities in the fisheries industry, it becomes imperative to understand these aspects thoroughly.
Challenges remain for Vietnam’s aquaculture exports: official
23 May 2024 677 View
More challenges are expected for Vietnam’s aquaculture exports in 2024, according to Tran Dinh Luan, General Director of the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
De Heus opens shrimp feed mill in Vietnam
20 May 2024 931 View
Spanning an area of 29,300 square meters, the new facility has an annual capacity of 50,000 metric tons, featuring five production lines exclusively dedicated to shrimp feed products.
Only 2 months left to remove IUU's 'yellow card'
18 May 2024 706 View
The European Commission (EC) has agreed to extend the "yellow card" warning period for Vietnam's fisheries industry until the end of April 2024. However, to pass the 5th inspection, Vietnam must stop the situation of fishermen violating the sovereignty of other countries' waters and illegally exploiting seafood.
Businesses in Binh Dinh release nearly half a million breeds to compensate for biodiversity
17 May 2024 818 View
On March 6, Quy Nhon Port Joint Stock Company coordinated with authorities of Binh Dinh province to release nearly half a million aquatic breeds into the river to restore biodiversity.
Japan promotes seafood exports, especially scallops to Vietnam
16 May 2024 762 View
In 2023, the total export value of Japanese agriculture, forestry, fishery and food will reach nearly 1,455 billion yen and is aiming for 2,000 billion yen in 2025 and reaching 5,000 billion yen in 2030.
Khanh Hoa - Indonesia seek opportunities for development cooperation in many fields
14 May 2024 839 View
On March 21, in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Provincial People's Committee coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Indonesian Embassy in Vietnam to organize the conference "Meeting Khanh Hoa - Indonesia". The conference was attended by more than 350 delegates, including more than 150 delegates from Indonesia.
Why are shrimp exports to China growing 'steeply'?
11 May 2024 839 View
Shrimp exports to China grew 'steeply' in the first 2 months of this year, especially lobster exports increased 18 times compared to the same period in 2023.
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