AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAquaculture & seafood workforce: Roger Williams University expanded its Blue Fellows Program for a second year, adding marine science, aquaculture, biotechnology and fisheries research partners and projects ranging from shellfish aquaculture to aquatic animal health and disease diagnostics. Fish health & biosecurity: U.S. senators urged USDA/APHIS to assess and mitigate Yellow Catfish Virus and Channel Catfish Virus risks before they reach U.S. aquaculture operations. Aquaculture expansion finance: SalMar raised US$271.8M via a green bond to fund aquaculture expansion. Feed supply pressure: Zimbabwe’s rabbit breeders association warned of a worsening rabbit feed shortage, with pellets scarce, costly and inconsistent—an example of how feed disruptions can quickly threaten protein farming. Market signals for fish products: New CSO data showed fish and fish products producer prices up 8.9% year-on-year, alongside broader wholesale energy fuel price pressures. Policy & inputs: The Philippines’ agriculture department backed a move toward higher biodiesel blending (B5) to ease fuel-cost impacts—relevant for transport-heavy food supply chains. Blue economy context: Our Ocean Conference reported USD 6.4B in commitments toward blue economic advancements.
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