Philippines

Speaking at the 9th Asia Regional Advisory Group (AG) on Aquatic Animal Health, Dr Siow Foong Chang (Intervet Norbio Singapore) presented updates on bacterial and viral diseases of finfishes in the Asia Pacific, in both marine and freshwater environments.

The general economic recovery led to brisk shrimp trading in the first half of 2010. Generally demand exceeded supply, and prices moved up sharply. Shrimp importers and traders in the main markets were unable to build up inventories, as the product moved quick…

With an annual value of about 7.3 million saithe(Pollachius virens) is, by weight, the seccond mostabundant demersal species landed by the Scottishfleet.

This report from the Food and Agriculture Organisation looks at groundfish market trends. It is expected that the market for groundfish will grow as catches increase.

It appears that the 2006 EU ban against Antibiotic Growth Promoters in animal feeds has taken a world leading stance in a trend that is likely to continue in order to eliminate residual drugs in food and protect the efficacy of drugs for human health, says Mat…

An unknown percentage of the fish we eat isn't what's it's purported to be the Food and Agriculture Organisation explores how forensic techniques could help address the problem.

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming Pacific cupped oyster (Crassostrea gigas).

This guide from the FAO Cultured Aquatic Species Information Programme provides information on farming milkfish - from sourcing fry to marketing milkfish globally.

According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), this month's estimates for global wheat and oilseed supplies for 2009/10 are up, while those for corn are down. Prices next year are…