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Small-scale fisheries could be the key to climate resilience in the food industry

According to an analysis of small-scale fisheries, small-scale fisheries could help the food industry increase its climate resilience.

EU project creates technology to estimate biomass of farmed fish

An EU-funded project has developed a new method for estimating the biomass of farmed fish kept in net pens.

Do microplastics in soil affect the growth of agricultural crops?

A new research project at the University of Bayreuth will assess the effects of microplastics in soil on the growth of agricultural crops.

Reducing costs through innovative aquaculture feeding systems

Daniit A/S has now developed an aquaculture feeding system that can handle fish feed pellets without crushing them.

Avoiding undersized fish hotspots could ensure sustainable fishery management

To ensure sustainable fishery management, a study has identified the regions in European seas that are hot spots for undersized fish.

New solar-powered milli-robots can gather data on crop performance and pesticide use

The SOMIRO project has developed swimming, solar-powered milli-robots to gather data on crop performance and pesticide use.

SAIC transforms into a hub for sustainable aquaculture innovation

SAIC has announced a new strategic focus and an expanded geographical reach as it re-brands to the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre.

New semi-closed containment aquaculture system combines land and ocean farming

FiiZK has developed a semi-closed containment aquaculture system which is much like a land-based system at sea, with solid outer wall.

Fermented food waste can boost healthy plant bacteria and increase crop growth

Scientists have discovered fermented food waste can boost bacteria that increase crop growth, making plants more resistant to pathogens.

New oral vaccine for sea lice to prevent parasites in Atlantic salmon

A team of experts is developing a vaccine for sea lice, helping the industry to tackle one of the biggest threats to Atlantic salmon.

Tackling the global waste crisis with refillable packaging

An environmental consultancy firm discusses how refillable packaging could help to solve global waste issues.

The first global salmon producer to invest in land-based salmon farming

Grieg Seafood has become the first global salmon producer to invest in land-based salmon farming following a joint venture.

Fish farming competition offers $100,000 for innovative fishmeal and fish oil feed substitutes

A competition, designed to accelerate the development of fishmeal and fish oil substitutes in feeds, is offering its applicants $100,000.

A bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants inhibits destructive plant pathogens

Researchers have demonstrated how a specific bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants effectively inhibits destructive plant pathogens.

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