Tag: Fisheries

Sustainable fisheries – a win-win *********************************      In its goal to upgrade and transform the aquaculture fisheries industry, the Government is planning to launch four new fish culture zones in stages and using new technology to boost the growth and survival rates of the fish harvested.        The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) set up a modernised mariculture demonstration farm at Tung Lung Chau to showcase how the use of a steel truss cage and new technology is helping to boost the industry.        At the same time, a team from the Polytechnic University ... Read more

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2022 today. The Award is conferred in three categories, namely, Best Dairy Farmer Rearing Indigenous Cattle/buffalo Breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) and Best Dairy Cooperative/ Milk Producer Company/ Dairy Farmer Producer Organization). After following due procedure, the Department of Animal Husbandry is hereby declaring the winners in each category as under:   S. No. Category Name of the applicants selected Rank ... Read more

The Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (Agreement) agreed at the recently concluded World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial meeting will prohibit subsidies from being provided for Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfished stocks. Under the Special and Differential Treatment (S&DT), Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have been allowed a transition period of two years from the date of entry into force of this Agreement.  The Agreement also prohibits providing subsidies for fishing on high seas, which are outside the jurisdiction of coastal countries and Regional Fisheries Management Organizations/ Arrangements (RFMO/As). As per the ... Read more

Nanaimo, B.C. – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with representatives from Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood LP and SalPac Fisheries LP, will announce investments in 52 commercial fisheries projects that will benefit 117 First Nations communities across British Columbia. A media availability will follow. Nanaimo, B.C. – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with representatives from Nuu-chah-nulth Seafood LP and SalPac Fisheries LP, will announce investments in 52 commercial fisheries projects that will benefit 117 First Nations communities across British Columbia. A media availability will follow. Date: Wednesday, ... Read more

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing a flagship scheme namely Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with a highest ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crore for a period of 5 years with effect from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all the States/Union Territories. PMMSY inter-alia provides support for promotion of cold water fisheries with a special focus on establishment of Trout Fish hatcheries, construction of raceways, inputs for Trout rearing units, construction of new ponds,, establishment of Recirculatory Aquaculture system(RAS), establishment of cages for culture of fish and also post-harvest infrastructure ... Read more