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Minister Saji Cheriyan launches demonstration of hatchery-produced giant trevally farming
08-Nov-2024 - 0 Comments.
Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) has started a demonstration of giant trevally (vatta) farming, using hatchery-produced seeds from the Vizhinjam centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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How to set up a Shrimp farm in Maharashtra
18-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Setting up a shrimp farm in Maharashtra involves several steps. First, you need to select a suitable site with access to brackish water. Then, construct ponds suitable for shrimp farming.
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Ecuador takes lead in sustainable shrimp larvae production with launch of Scale Up Programme
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) and the National Chamber of Aquaculture (CNA) officially launched the Scale Up Programme for Shrimp Hatcheries on 28 February 2024 in Salinas, as part of the AquaExpo Santa Elena event.
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BASF, MSD Animal Health become associate members of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership
06-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announces the incorporation of BASF and MSD Animal Health (Merck) joining the initiative as Associate Members, in a collaborative mission of transforming the aquaculture industry into one more responsible for both people and the environment.
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CMFRI throws open wonders of marine life
03-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
A large number of people, mostly students, turned out to watch in awe giant fish like the humpead wrasee, whale shark, precious pearls, and more at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on 2 February 2024.
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CMFRI to provide technical support for strengthening sustainable harvest of selected trawl fishery of Kerala
25-Jun-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major attempt to boost seafood export from India, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will provide technical backstopping for strengthening the sustainable harvest of 11 selected shrimp and cephalopod trawl fishery resources of Kerala, following a request from the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI).
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Indian Immunologicals announces its entry into aquaculture health market
25-Oct-2022 - 0 Comments.
Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) – has forayed into Aquaculture Health Segment with the launch of its products to serve the growing need in farmed shrimp and fish in the country.
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Ecuador to organize Aqua Expo 2022 congress from Oct 17 to 20
20-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
The most important shrimp technical event of the region will be held from 17 to 20 October 2022 at the Guayaquil Convention Center. The commercial exhibition will feature an area of 7 thousand square meters approximately, where more than 200 stands will be set up.
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RMSI Cropalytics launches India’s first ever crop map at village level
06-Sep-2022 - 0 Comments.
RMSI Cropalytics, a Noida-based agri-tech start-up, launched the first of its kind crop map for India at the village level. The new crop map shows the geo-location of sown acreage of the current cropping season in high resolution. It is a giant leap for agriculture data visibility.
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SSP Shrimp enters Chile market
06-Jul-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) announced today it has officially expanded its presence to the Chilean market with retail giant Jumbo, where SSP-approved premium shrimp will be available under Cuisine & Co brand.
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Kings Infra creates a world record by harvesting 80 gm L. Vannamei shrimps
26-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kings Infra Venture Ltd., a technology-driven sustainable aquaculture company, has set a world record in the growth of pond-based aquaculture of L. Vannamei shrimps by harvesting shrimps weighing 80 gms (210 mm). L. Vannamei commonly known as the whiteleg shrimp are native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Mexican state of Sonora to as far south as northern Peru.
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ICAR working on round the year availability of Mankurad mangoes in Goa
20-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Round the year availability of traditional Goan products like ‘Mankurad' mango and ready to eat livestock products like Goan sausage, shrimp/duck curry will be a reality soon, ICAR Director Parveen Kumar said recently.
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Kings Infra, NEC Corp jointly launch a proof of concept for Precision Aquaculture
21-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kings Infra Ventures Limited and Japan-based NEC Corporation achieved a remarkable landmark in Precision Aquaculture when the Proof of Concept (POC) project using Recirculated Aquaculture System (RAS) based shrimp Aquaculture along with Artificial Intelligence and IOT was launched on 3 May 2021.
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Sonalika launches India's first field ready electric tractor
31-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Unleashing a new era of agri innovation, Sonalika, India’s fastest growing tractor brand and exporter to over 130 countries has unveiled India’s first field-ready electric tractor named Tiger Electric.
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Thai Union uses Blockchain technology in shrimp industry
22-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
The National Aquaculture Chamber from Ecuador congratulates Thai Union for adopting Blockchain Technology and continuing the transformation for a more transparent industry.
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Chennai based aquaculture company launches direct to farmer Aquaconnect HUBS
08-Aug-2020 - 0 Comments.
With a mission to shrimp and fish aquaculture farmers to improve their farm productivity, Chennai based Aquaconnect announced the launch of Aquaconnect HUBS, a first of its kind Direct to Farmer initiative.
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IFFCO enters into urban gardening business with new product range
20-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Co-operative giant IFFCO subsidiary, AquaGT has announced that it has forayed into urban gardening by product range to assist the urban enthusiasts with useful, effective and easy to use products, under the brand name of IFFCO Urban Gardens.
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Japan lifts inspection order for black tiger shrimps imported from India
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Japan has lifted inspection order for Indian black tiger shrimps (Penaeus monodon) after the export consignments of this shrimp were found free from any residue of synthetic antibacterial drug furazolidone.
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International Tractors launches Tiger series tractor models
12-Jul-2019 - 0 Comments.
India’s one of the fastest growing tractor brand, International Tractors Limited which has built the largest integrated tractor manufacturing plant launched Tiger Series – Next Generation Technology Tractors, Designed in Europe
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Sustainable Shrimp Partnership Announces Traceability Platform in Collaboration with IBM
06-May-2019 - 0 Comments.
The Sustainable Shrimp Partnership (SSP) has today announced it has joined the IBM Food Trust ecosystem, which will help provide traceability of SSP shrimp from farm to fork
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Giant-sized Napoleon Wrasse Draws Visitors’ Attention at CMFRI Exhibition
12-Feb-2019 - 0 Comments.
Napoleon wrasse, one of the world’s biggest reef fishes, got center of attraction in an exhibition of marine life held at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently.
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Indian shrimps sector to grow double digit in the next few years, says WestCoast chief
18-Jan-2018 - 0 Comments.
Being a leader in shrimp farming and processing, Agriculture Times caught with Rahul Kulkarni, Director of WestCoast Group, India’s one of the biggest shrimps producer to know what is driving growth.
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Central Institute of Fisheries Education bags first prize at Alltech Innovation
27-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) team won first place for their innovative project to make aquaculture, especially shrimp farming, cleaner and greener at the second annual Alltech Innovation Competition held in Bengaluru, India.
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Punjab declares 50% subsidy on shrimp production
22-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
In order to increase shrimp production in the state, Punjab state government has announced 50 per cent subsidy in shrimp production.
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Cargill opens cattle feed plant in India
07-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
US based global food giant, Cargill has announced that it has opened a new cattle feed plant in Bathinda, Punjab.
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USFDA calls for greater collaborations
03-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Recognizing the importance of timely and effective collaboration between India and the food and drug regulatory body of the United States, the Director of Delhi based USFDA’s India office, Dr Mathew T Thomas has called for a collaboration of the best practices in the farmed shrimp industry to minimize the extent of export rejections into the US.
