The second meeting of the Fish Trade and Enterprise Development Working Group, which is a part of the African Fisheries Reform Mechanism (AFRM), took place in Gaborone, Botswana from 20-21 July 2023
Aquaculture
De Heus launches new ultra-modern aquafeed plant in Uganda
De Heus Animal Nutrition has successfully held the groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art aquafeed plant in Njeru, near Jinja
Strengthening Zimbabwe's fisheries and aquaculture
On 9 May, government officials, fish industry captains, civil society and private sector representatives gathered in Harare to begin consultations on the first of its kind legislation described as an economic milestone to bolster the development and sustainability of Zimbabwe’s fisheries and aquaculture industry
Ugandan stakeholders can now access reliable fisheries data in real time
Through a mobile app, known as the electronic Catch Assessment Survey (e-CAS), lake management officials, researchers and policymakers, among others, can freely access fisheries-related information to make informed decisions around their management
BioMar and Agronutris collaborate to develop next generation BSF insect meals
BioMar and Agronutris have signed a long-term partnership to develop the next generation of black soldier fly meals specifically designed for the needs of the aquaculture industry