AUGUST 2023

TheFishSite

Indonesian fish farmers are revolutionising aquaculture by producing their own feed, reducing expenses and promoting sustainability.

FeedNavigator

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Australis have signed a $15m convertible note to promote ocean-based barramundi and seaweed aquaculture in Vietnam.

Daily Tribune

Malaysian dairy company Farm Fresh Berhad is collaborating with the Philippine government to invest approximately US$20 million in cattle breeding, focusing on milk production. During a meeting held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his support and welcomed implementing extensive cattle farming in the Philippines to boost milk production.

BusinessWorld

Vietnam has approved the domestic commercial use of two home-grown vaccines against African swine fever, the government said on Monday, making them the world’s first commercial vaccines against the deadly disease. The vaccines include NAVET-ASFVAC, co-developed by Navetco Central Veterinary Medicine and scientists from the United States, and AVAC ASF LIVE developed by AVAC Vietnam JSC, the government said in a statement.

Undercurrent News

Ca Mau, one of Vietnam’s major shrimp farming hubs, aims to produce 570,000 metric tons of seafood annually by 2030, representing average annual growth of nearly 4%…

Global New Light Of Myanmar

The agricultural and livestock sectors play a crucial role in providing food for local consumption and generating income for various industries. Among these sectors, cattle farming, particularly raising dairy cows, holds significant importance in food production. Local animal breeders focus on dairy cow farms to produce milk and dairy products.

TheFishSite

The second half of 2023 could be “the most challenging period for global aquaculture since the peak of the pandemic in 2020”, while for the shrimp sector it could be the toughest period since the outbreak of EMS in 2011.