Vietnam’s Paella Producers
The concept of combining agri- and aqua-culture is by no means new, but the rise of rice-fish farming in the Mekong makes for a compelling story nonetheless. Not only do studies show that it can dramatically increase the incomes of small-scale farmers, but it is also a method that is helping them adapt to the region’s increasingly volatile climate. Although it might not be suitable for all the delta’s farmers – and could can have some long-term drawbacks if poorly practiced – it could help food and financial security in a vulnerable part of the world. — Rob Fletcher Senior editor
EDITOR'S PICKS
Future-proofing rice and shrimp farms in the Mekong Delta
Minh Phu’s rice-shrimp farming model combines rice cultivation and shrimp farming in an integrated and innovative way, optimising land use and farm inputs, while reducing operational risks for farmers.
Nitul Chandra Das, a fish farmer in the Assam region of India, explains how a career in aquaculture completely changed his fortune, taking him from rags to riches.
The microbial functional feed that's proving its worth
Following a quiet couple of years, Knip (formerly KnipBio) is now gaining impressive traction for its functional microbial functional aquafeed ingredient, as recently appointed CEO, Caitlin Wege, explains...
CLASSIC CONTENT
Where’s the return on the EU’s aquaculture investment?
The latest statistical analysis shows that the EU’s attempts to step up and revive aquaculture production have proved to be costly, and have had very limited results. We investigate why this might be … Reading time: 8 minutes
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