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Latest news, insights, and updates from the world of aquaculture and water treatment
The first manual on fish breeding as a business has appeared in Ukraine
The State Fisheries Agency initiated the creation of Ukraine’s first practical manual on farm fish breeding “Modern aquaculture: from theory to practice”. Its authors were scientists and entrepreneurs in the fishing industry. This is reported on the website of the State Fisheries Agency. The manual consists of 20 chapters and describes all the components of […]
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Innovations in aquaculture – whitefish
We continue to acquaint the readers of our site with the opportunities that aquaculture opens up for us. This time we decided to talk about a fairly promising type of fish – whitefish. We received a very interesting brochure (Brochure about whitefish) from the salmon farming laboratory of the Institute of Fisheries of the National […]
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The Cancer Farm Project
After the last publication on the topic of crayfish breeding we received a record number of phone calls, e-mails, etc. The topic has caused a lot of excitement and many questions, the answers to which still need to be studied. In this regard, we announce the “Crayfish Farm” project. Project goal: construction of […]
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Prospects for Australian crayfish
Who among us does not love crayfish? Especially if crayfish are properly prepared, large, tasty… And if with some trendy craft beer, what could be better than an evening at the table with your favorite friends? Crayfish have been a food product since ancient times. Our ancestors ate crayfish not only to diversify and satisfy […]
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What hinders the development of trout farming?
On September 6, a landmark event for the development of Ukrainian aquaculture took place in the premises of the State Fisheries Agency of Ukraine. On this day, the first working meeting of the group on the development of trout farming in Ukraine was held under the chairmanship of the vice-president of the Ukrainian Aquaculture Community […]
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Biofloc is a modern aquaculture technology
One of the key problems of modern aquaculture is the beneficial use of protein (NPU – net protein utilization). Beneficial use of protein is the ratio of the number of amino acids converted into protein to the number of consumed amino acids. At the moment, in the conditions of RAS (recirculating aquaculture system), this indicator […]
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European catfish – new perspectives
With 57% of EU fish consumption coming from China and South-East Asia, EU producers face tough competition, which is only exacerbated by the fact that natural fish stocks have been significantly reduced. As far as catfish products are concerned, the market is oversaturated with imported pangasius and much more efficient technology is needed to gain […]
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Correct water circulation in fish ponds
Proper water circulation in fish ponds is critical for their functioning. Aeration is an important condition for effective management and successful production Photosynthesis of microalgae (phytoplankton) is the main source of oxygen in fish ponds. Microalgae often supply an excess of oxygen during the day, while at night, through the “breathing” of algae, bottom sediments, […]
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Visit to a modern laboratory
Do you know that we have an amazing and unique laboratory that checks the quality and safety of agricultural products? What is unique? The fact is that this is the first most technically “advanced” laboratory in the countries of the former USSR! Built according to a German design several years ago. Fully equipped with the […]
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Oysters in Ukraine?
Our country is going through very chaotic times: the war in the East, the country’s economy has cooled down, panicky (Everything is lost!) and pessimistic (Everything is bad!) moods dominate among entrepreneurs. But do you know why there is confidence that everything will soon be much better in our country? Because you get to know […]
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Shrimp farms in Thailand
From March 14 to 18, 2016, an international team of students received practical training on the secrets of shrimp farming in Thailand. This event was made possible thanks to the organizer of this seminar, David Kawahigashi, and his partners from Vannamei 101. The organizers of this course gave students the opportunity to observe all stages […]
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Jade snapper – the future of aquaculture
Jade perch (Latin:Scortum barcoo, English: Jade perch, Barcoo grunter) is a fish from the family Terapontidae, endemic to Australia. It can be caught in most major rivers of the Green Continent, including the Barka River. It was this river that gave the name to this interesting fish. In nature, it is an omnivore, hunting crustaceans, […]
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