AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoShrimp Health Boost: Phileo by Lesaffre says shrimp gut health is strongly linked to welfare and faster growth, based on a study of 110 farms and thousands of data points, pointing to more practical gut-health monitoring for yield gains. Feed Supply Pressure: With fishmeal shortages looming, insect protein backers are pushing harder, but FarmInsect’s collapse renews doubts about whether insect feed can hit the price and demand needed to scale. Catfish Protection: Alabama’s catfish sector gets federal help via Sen. Katie Britt’s Cormorant Relief Act, aiming to restore farmers’ ability to protect ponds from predatory birds that drive major losses. Fishing Costs Bite: Delaware commercial fishermen report diesel prices jumping from about $3.65 to $6.43 per gallon, forcing more selective trips and squeezing margins. Policy Update for Crab Fishers: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Dungeness crab reforms allowing vessels to transit closed areas with crab and traps onboard, with advance notice requirements. Cold-Store Power Restored: In Ghana’s Mumford landing, Captaine Smart pays GH¢39,000 in utility arrears to restart power and restore ice production for fishers.
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