Monday, February 4, 2013

04/02/13: Canadian lobster set to benefit from EU trade deal; Australian aquaculture plans; calls for improved feed in Uganda

A potential free trade agreement between the EU and Canada could benefit lobster farmers in New Brunswick. At the moment, Canadian lobster and seafood exports are taxed between six and 20 percent in Europe.

The Department of Fisheries, Australia is close to finalising plans for a Kimberley aquaculture zone, reports ABC. In 2011, $1.25 million was earmarked for two zones for ocean fish farms, to meet the growing demand for fin-fish such as barramundi. The State Government is organising environmental approvals for a 20 square kilometre site in the King Sound, to make it easier for new producers to establish farms.

Fish dealers in Uganda have urged the government help control fish feed production. This issue of poor fish feeds was raised at the 6th annual fish farmers symposium and trade fair at the Industrial Research Institute. bad quality feeds can lead to stunted growth which in turn affects the profitability of fish farms. Government can help feed producers by providing them with machinery and improved feed ingredients.
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