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Fisheries and aquaculture remain vital sources of food, nutrition, and employment in India, directly supporting over 20 million fishers and farmers and twice that number across the value chain
Fisheries and aquaculture sectors key to India’s nutrition security, says FAO ADG Read More
As the COP29 climate change conference unfolds and the UN observes World Fisheries Day on November 21, Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General, FAO, sheds light on the compounded risks fishers face due to climate change and how FAO is leveraging innovation to enhance safety at sea
Improving the safety of fishers at sea at a time of climate change Read More
The US enacted the MMPA, which requires that fish exported to the US must be caught in a way that does not result in excessive incidental mortality or serious injury to marine mammals
US import ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp causes $500 Mn loss, impacting fishermen’s livelihoods Read More
Officials from the Kerala Fisheries Department, marine scientists, seafood exporters, and representatives from various agencies involved in the fishery improvement project attended the meeting
Experts recommend providing incentives to fishermen to adopt sustainable fishing practices Read More
Fisheries in India support the livelihood of 14.46 million people, and this ICAR-CIFE and VAMNICOM partnership aims to integrate advanced technology and promote value addition in fishery cooperatives
ICAR-CIFE and VAMNICOM sign MoU to strengthen cooperative management in fisheries Read More
The minister noted that PMMSY scheme actively provides subsidies and financial assistance for various activities such as fish hatcheries, fish processing units, and the introduction of modern fishing technologies
Centre prioritises boosting fish production and modernising infrastructure in fisheries: MoS Read More
The minister emphasised the importance of the livestock sector in the Indian economy and its critical role in supporting the livelihoods of farmers, especially rural households and women
FMD vaccination in pastoral sheep and goat to be extended across India: Rajiv Ranjan Singh Read More
The workshop marks a significant milestone in the standardisation of veterinary practices in India, aligning with global best practices and advancing the objectives of the One Health approach
FAO, DAHD host 2-day workshop on ‘Finalization of Standard Veterinary Treatment Guidelines’ Read More
Frozen shrimp, which earned ₹40,013.54 crore, retained its position as the top item in the seafood export basket, accounting for a share of 40.19 per cent in quantity and 66.12 per cent of the total dollar earnings
India’s seafood exports reach all-time high by volume in FY 2023-24 Read More
CMFRI and INCOIS will collaborate on joint projects leveraging their expertise in fishery oceanography, ecological and environmental impact, remote sensing applications, and biodiversity among many other related areas
CMFRI and INCOIS join forces to improve oceanography research and fisheries management Read More