Bioconversion of Organic Residues for Rural Communities: Organic residues in aquaculture

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Introduction The use of organic residues in aquaculture is best discussed with awareness of the following facts about aquatic biology: (i) Limitations to biological production in fresh, brackish, or ocean waters are predominantly dissolved nutrients and/or food as well as shelter or substrate. Seasonality and intensity of the input of solar energy are also important. [...]

Research brightens prospects of Pangasius

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Research brightens prospects of Pangasius MANILA, Philippines – Research continues to brighten the horizons of Pangasius fish in the country. Pangasius (scientific name: Pangasianodan hypophthalmus) is a tasty, soft-fleshed freshwater fish introduced in the Philippines years back from Vietnam initially as an ornamental fish. Subsequently, its food qualities became more appreciated. Now, it is known [...]

Meat processor keen on investing in corned tuna

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Meat processor keen on investing in corned tuna MEAT-processing firm Foodsphere Inc. has expressed its interest in investing in the tuna-canning business, citing the bright potential in the domestic market of corned tuna, a new product that is expected to boost the canned-tuna sector. Jerome Ong, president of Foodsphere, said a new investment into the [...]

Bicol explores potential of seaweed farming; 20 innovative products developed

Tuesday, March 8th, 2011

Bicol explores potential of seaweed farming; 20 innovative products developed The commercialization of seaweeds and seaweeds products in Bicol Region is now underway, said Aida S. Andayog, manager, Regional Fisheries Research and Development Center (RFRDC) Region V. This was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Agriculture- Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), [...]

Tilapia Raising – Biology of Tilapia

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Tilapia is a member of the family Cichlidae. Three genera are well-known namely Oreochromis, Tilapia and Sarotherodon, of which nile tilapia belongs to genus Oreochromis. This species is naturally distributed in Palestine, the Nile River as well as most part of African river and lakes. It was introduced in the Philippines in 1972. It’s rising [...]