When eating fish is a health hazard

Fish farmed or caught near the world's great industrial growth areas run the risk of spreading toxic contamination up the food chain and poisoning consumers.

A traditional method of farming often praised for being environmentally sustainable actually releases 'significant' greenhouse gas emissions, an Oxford University study has found.

Rajshahi has achieved self-sufficiency in fish production for a last couple of years. After meeting local demand, more than 100 truckloads of fresh (live) fish in containers are supplied to Dhaka and other districts of the country from Rajshahi every day.

It was possible to attain self-sufficiency in fish production due to pisciculture-friendly activities of the government and technical support for farmers and entrepreneurs,

FG to Review Import Policy on Rice, Fish, Others, Articles | THISDAY LIVE

FG to Review Import Policy on Rice, Fish, Others, Articles | THISDAY LIVE

Genetically improved tilapia strains help post-Haiyan rehabilitation in the Philippines

A fast-growing and hardy strain of tilapia is helping Filipino fish farmers to recover their livelihoods in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. See more 

Source: World Fish Centre

Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

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Commonwealth Scholarships for Master’s and PhD study in the UK are offered for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Lagos pledges support for fish farmers

The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to support fish farm production