allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Fish Production Attracts N7. allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Fish Production Attracts N7. Chief Obasanjo who disclosed this while declaring open the First International Catfish Fair, described the sector as the fastest growing in the Agricultural sector, saying that aquaculture output had increased by 29 percent in the past one year while artisanal and industrial fisheries had also grown by 5 percent and 10 percent respectively. allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Fish Production...

The importance of the Manufacturing industry was given high priority throughout the meeting with FOI officials stressing that although this industry was often looked at as a declining segment, statistics disproved this with approximately 20% of GDP directly contributed by this industry, which also generates ancillary value-added activities in various areas. The importance of the Manufacturing industry was given high priority throughout the meeting with FOI officials stressing that although...

Fisherman killed in SLA artillery fire in Jaffna [TamilNet, Saturday, 28 April 2007, 15:00 GMT] A fisherman was killed in the Jaffna lagoon within the perimeters of Jaffna Municipality when Sri Lanka Army (SLA) soldiers fired artillery from the shores towards waters of the lagoon, sources in Jaffna said. Fisherman killed in SLA artillery fire in Jaffna [TamilNet, Saturday, 28 April 2007, 15:00 GMT] A fisherman was killed in the Jaffna lagoon within the perimeters of Jaffna Municipality...

The plant will also produce sodium methylate, a catalyst used in the production of biodiesel. Three biodiesel production facilities are planned within the IDZ, and producing the catalyst in the same area will be a major advantage. The third product from the derivative plant will be chlorinated paraffin, used in the manufacture of tyres and as a lubricant in the metalworking industry. The main product to be produced by the plant will be titanium dioxide, which is used in pigments for paper...

It may not be what fishermen were hoping for, but there will likely be some commercial salmon season off North Coast waters this year. The Eureka Reporter - Article News. In reaching its choice for which of the three management options it preferred, the council analyzed the California Department of Fish and Game s scientific estimates of how many salmon were out at sea, as well as how many spawning fish were expected to return to the area s rivers. In reaching its choice for which of the...

The Internet and spread of information technology has helped consumers scout out products, but it has also helped small fishing shop owners place orders more quickly than ever. Initially operating out of his parent's garage fixing rods and brokering sales for other local lure-makers, he eventually opened a store in Hampton in about 1990. The fishing tackle industry has transformed over the years from something that largely existed in flea markets to a big, organized business. Knowing...

A Virginia food-security conference will go beyond the safety of spinach or peanut butter to examine relationships between consumers and producers, preserving local farmland and reducing the mileage of the food on your plate. Virginia is still very much an agricultural state, and it would behoove us to take a look at this," she said. Susan Sumner, head of Virginia Tech's department of food science and technology, said she got the idea for the summit from attending similar, national...

The government is to call for a Europe-wide system for tracking fish to help cut down on illegal fishing. This would include keeping electronic records of vessels, skippers and fishing grounds, including details of catches, time at sea and onward shipping and of delivery to buyers. A number of systems now exist to monitor, track and certify fish, and the European Union is discussing proposals that could implement such schemes across the region. Within Britain there is also support from...

This allows an overwhelming production of 'year-round' premium quality fish and vegetables, achieved through compact and controlled production areas using much less water than conventional methods. This cutting-edge system is both sustainable and environmentally responsible in keeping with the spirit of maintaining an environmentally safe and friendly solution while producing high volumes of superior and healthier farmed fish. The company has identified 40 acres and 150 acre feet of water...