SINGAPORE – To improve the production capacity of open-water fish farms, aquaculture experts here have a few suggestions. Dr Jeffrey Seng, senior lecturer and senior specialist (aquatic health and diagnostics) at Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Applied Science, said the farms need better management and must adopt strict biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks. Please subscribe... » read more
SINGAPORE – Amid initiatives to ramp up local food production, the authorities here are looking into the possibility of commercial fish farming in the waters south of the mainland. “The study includes assessing the level of fish production that the waters can support without impacting the site conditions, and is expected to be completed by... » read more
SINGAPORE – High-rise living is not just for humans in Singapore. An eight-storey fish farm – the tallest in Singapore and the region – is slated to start operations in the first quarter of this year. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month... » read more
Some $60 million will be set aside for a new fund to help farmers better harness technology in local food production, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat said yesterday. “Technology is a game changer and will open new possibilities. We harnessed technology to overcome our water and land constraints, and will do the same for... » read more
The waterway running through Sentosa South Cove has turned an unnatural pinkish-purple since Tuesday afternoon, alarming residents. Warning signs emerged on Jan 5 when a foul, sewage-like smell came from the waterway. As the odour became stronger over the next few days, dead fish were found near the banks from Wednesday last week to Sunday.... » read more
It is no fishy business to say that from the moment a fish is harvested to the time it lands on your plate, about 30 per cent of it would have been lost as waste. With today’s affluence and preference for the convenience of a fish fillet, this proportion can sometimes double. “A filleted fish... » read more