AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAquatic trade surge: FAO says global trade in aquatic animal products hit a record $184bn in 2024, nearly matching terrestrial meat value, as SOFIA 2026 highlights both growth and sustainability pressure. Aquaculture policy push: BC Salmon Farmers Association’s AGM renewed calls to recognize aquaculture as “agriculture” for program eligibility and support, while also stressing sustainability and investment. Feed cost squeeze: Shrimp farmers in Andhra Pradesh face fresh aqua-feed price hikes (linked to fuel and transport), raising costs just as they’re still recovering from earlier tariff shocks. Food supply rules in crisis: Puerto Galera (Philippines) imposed a state-of-calamity price freeze covering items including canned fish and other marine products, to curb profiteering during a water shortage. Fisheries enforcement: Western Australia fisheries officers ran roadside checks, flagging alleged finfish possession-limit and labeling violations. Ocean monitoring reversal: The US NSF halted further dismantling of ocean observatories after backlash, keeping key data arrays operating. Alaska crab restoration: A production-scale red king crab hatchery at St. Paul aims to release up to 250,000 juveniles to rebuild Bering Sea stocks.
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