AQUACULTURE & FISHERIES

The hub aims to produce 50 million fingerlings, 2,000 tonnes of ready-to-eat fish, 20,000 tonnes of processed fish, and 24,000 tonnes of fish feed annually.

This partnership is poised to empower businesses across the feed value chain with the technical, regulatory, and market intelligence needed to bring new nutritional technologies to market.

The latest directive bars the use of any antimicrobial medicinal products for growth promotion or yield enhancement in aquaculture.

Starting October 31, 2025, ASC-certified farms will be required to use ASC-certified feed to maintain their own certifications.

The partnership also complements Enabel’s ongoing work in reviewing Uganda’s Fisheries and Aquaculture regulations, a crucial step toward sustainable fishery management.

For years, the lack of reliable statistics has hampered effective policy planning, investment targeting, and technological innovation in the sector.

The bill is a direct response to gaps identified in a 2022 aquaculture value chain analysis conducted by FISH4ACP, a global aquatic value chain development initiative.

The agreement outlines 10 policy principles aimed at promoting vessel transparency, legal accountability, and ethical practices within global fisheries.

Walde will retain his leadership of Skretting Norway until a new General Manager is appointed, ensuring continuity in one of the company’s most critical markets.

The conference highlighted the growing need for sustainable, high-protein feed options to support rapidly expanding fish farming sectors in both developing and mature markets.