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Book (stand-alone)A guide to recirculation aquaculture: an introduction to the new environmentally friendly and highly productive closed fish farming systems 2015
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The water recirculation techniques used for aquaculture is not only the way forward in countries where environmental conservation is highly emphasized; the technique is also used to secure a higher and more staple aquaculture production with less diseases and better ways to control the hatchery parameters that influence growth. The strong environmental restrictions to minimize pollution from hatcheries and aquaculture plants in Northern European countries have sparked a rapid technological devel opment of the recirculation technique. This promotes environmentally sustainable aquaculture and also implies that hatcheries no longer necessarily need to be placed in pristine areas near rivers. Now they can be built almost anywhere a much smaller source of clean germ free water is available. The guide is prepared to inspire and help aquaculture farmers to take up the recirculation technique in the future. -
ProjectIntroduction of Aquaponics and Hydroponics in Support of Effective Use of Water - TCP/JOR/3706 2022
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No results found.In Jordan, water scarcity constrains agricultural production and aquaculture In recent years, the government has introduced a number of plans to address this issue, including the country’s 2050 Vision The water strategy 2016 2025 specifically calls for integrated water resource management, and the country’s economic growth plan 2018 2022 addresses the need to introduce new agricultural technologies for enhancing agricultural efficiency This project was therefore developed to directly address the issue of water scarcity in Jordan through the establishment of various systems i hydroponic, which allows for the cultivation of plants in water without soil, ii) aquaponic which combines fish culture with hydroponics and ( a fish hatchery All of these are examples of integrated agri aquaculture ( farming systems, which have been shown to reduce water scarcity because they require less water than traditional agriculture It is estimated that these systems could increase water efficiency up to seventy percent In addition to fighting water scarcity, they can enhance the livelihoods of farmers and contribute towards Jordan’s fight against climate change, as they are environmentally friendly The design of the project included the establishment of demonstrative hydroponics, aquaponics and fish hatchery systems, as well as a capacity building programme for staff of the Ministry of Agriculture ( to promote the effective use of water through the systems The project design also included theoretical and practical training components to build the capacities of unemployed agricultural engineers, farmers and MoA staff to successfully manage and operate the systems and to provide them with employment opportunities. -
Book (series)Regional review on status and trends in aquaculture development in Europe – 2020 2022
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No results found.This review reports on aquaculture development trends and challenges during 2000–2018 in the European Region covering 51 countries including European Union member states. Aquaculture production in the European Region is composed of marine molluscs and diadromous, marine and freshwater fish. It reached 3.4 million tonnes in 2018, while having a value of USD 16.6 billion. Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout combine to give nearly two million tonnes, with molluscs providing 0.7 million tonnes; marine fish species supplied 0.4 million tonnes and freshwater fish 0.3 million tonnes. In Europe, the strongest aquaculture growth has been seen in non-European Union states (e.g. Norway, Turkey, Russian Federation) while several European Union states have diminished production (e.g. France, Netherlands, Italy). The growth in value (5.8 percent) is higher than production (0.9 percent), which is now dominated by salmonids (nearly 60 percent), primarily Atlantic salmon. Mediterranean marine fish farming is mainly for gilthead seabream and European seabass. European cyprinid production in freshwater has increased slightly, where the Russian Federation, Czechia and Poland are the biggest producers. Mussels are the principal shellfish reared, led by Spain, followed by oysters in France and clams in Italy. While publicly quoted companies have led salmon development in Northern Europe, elsewhere aquaculture is done, with few exceptions, by SMEs and micro-enterprises. Mechanisms for financial support exist for aquaculture development throughout Europe but these have notnbeen matched by anticipated results. When unpredictable and time-consuming licensing procedures are combined with extreme competition for space and strict environmental regulations, both growth and investments are discouraged. Technology development focus has been given to structures appropriate for marine off-shore or ‘open ocean’ operation. The use of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for large operations has also developed, both for hatcheries and for farms. Treatment for diseases and parasites remains problematic. Use of the same vaccines, veterinary treatments and disinfectants is not standardised, restricting the best health and welfare practices. Access to appropriate and efficient ingredients for formulated feeds remains a key issue for European fish farming, directly influencing productivity and profitability. The European Union is the world’s largest single market for seafood and the most important destination for European aquaculture production. With preferences declared for wild products vs. farmed, the habits of the European consumer have been studied, indicating evolving influences on purchase decisions. These include the use of additives, food miles, climate change, acceptance of manufacturing practices, cost and access as well as health benefits.
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