We are also looking into possibilities of farming fish in ponds made of durable canvas. He said scientific research was being carried out to support plans to promote large-scale inland fish farming. Research is also being car- ried out to find ways to grow plankton and seaweeds in containers placed above the ground to feed fish, he said when clo-sing the South Penang Area Fishermen Association Family Day and Sports Carnival at Te- luk Bayu beach in Sungai Batu in Teluk Kumbar, Penang re-...

It has also trained more than 300 people throughout the country in fish farming processes, she said, adding that the trainees included inmates of the prisons. The occasion was also used to distribute fingerlings to the fish farmers. She said her Ministry's hopes were that by the year 2011, the aquaculture industry should be able to provide 50 percent of Ghana's local consumption needs, which was about 400,000 metric tons currently. Micro credit support for fish farmers. She said the...

Jack Grundstrom, a third-generation clammer and the Rowley shellfish constable, said aquaculture is "a benefit we didn't expect. Aquaculture, the cultivation of aquatic plants and animals, is also part of the farming picture in Essex County. Aquaculture efforts now paying off. Buttner is trying to spread the word to consumers about the existence and quality of local clams and other seafood. The Northeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture Center at Salem State College has worked with local...

The cash is for the redevelopment of Brixham and is aimed at protecting the historic town's fishing industry. Fishing port's funding confirmed. But the money could not be signed off until detailed plans were finalised. The scheme will also see new homes and the improvement of tourism and leisure facilities. The Regional Development Agency (RDA) has confirmed it will provide 8m of funding towards the regeneration of a fishing port in Devon. The RDA agreed in January to invest in the project...

I'm talking about the moment the trustees of the Salmon Enhancement Trust (operated by the South Canterbury Salmon Angler's Association and friends), released some 55,000 salmon fry to populate the Rangitata River, and hopefully to return in three or four years time to provide the much-needed fillip to recreate the salmon runs of yesteryear. I'm talking about the moment the trustees of the Salmon Enhancement Trust (operated by the South Canterbury Salmon Angler's Association and friends),...

Pan Fish, the world's leading fish farming company, also expects strong results in the second half of this year. Strong gains for Pan Fish Norwegian aquaculture giant Pan Fish reports a sharp rise second-quarter pretax profits, to NOK 214. Recipients e-mail address.