Kriton Arsenis’ Post

In its reply to a letter from NGOs concerned about the imports of salmon fed with fish feed from West Africa, DG MARE confirmed that it is “currently reflecting internally on a potential fisheries-specific sustainability scheme applying to products imported to the EU”, to ensure such products do not contribute to food insecurity or environmental issues in non-EU countries “to stay within the limits of the EU commitments in the World Trade Organization.” We need a similar analysis from DG MARE for sea bream and sea bass grown inside the EU, also fed with fish feed imported from West Africa #sustainablefisheries #sustainablelivelihoods #fishfarmsout #sustainableaquaculture Eva Patti Ann Andrianna Nusa Natasha Catalina Agustina Hannah

Last week we, alongside more than 30 other eNGOs, businesses, individuals and organisations led by Pasture for Life , sent a letter to Defra Director General for Strategy and Water David Hill and Farming and Countryside Programme Director Janet Hughes. 📝 We urge a review of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) action for Herbal Leys (CSAM3).  🌱 We celebrate the potential benefits of herbal leys to livestock production and health, soil health and biodiversity, and nutrient efficiency. But we have concerns about CSAM3.  🚜 The scale of uptake and stories within our community suggest that farmers are being incentivised to spray off or plough even good quality permanent pasture because the payment rates for herbal leys just stack up better. ❌This has potentially serious negative impacts on biodiversity across England.  🤝 In collaboration with 30 farming groups and organisations, we have set recommendations to avoid inadvertently spending taxpayer money on poor environmental outcomes. Defra, please review CSAM3. Reward farmers for restoration.  Read the full letter and see our five recommendations.  👇 https://lnkd.in/edD8jgzv . . #FarmWildlife #BuglifeCampaign #SustainableFarming

The blue economy is an economic system that seeks to manage the use of marine resources in a sustainable way, while also promoting economic growth and social development. In the context of Lake Victoria, the blue economy could involve a range of activities, such as aquaculture, fisheries, and eco-tourism. Fish cage farming is a type of aquaculture that involves raising fish in cages that are submerged in the water. This can be an effective way to produce fish in a controlled environment, and it can help to supplement the natural fish population in the lake. The government plays a crucial role in promoting the blue economy and fish cage farming in Lake Victoria. This involves providing incentives for businesses to invest in these activities, implementing regulations to ensure sustainable practices, and providing funding and technical assistance to support the development of these industries. Financial institutions, such as banks and microfinance organizations, can also play an important role in supporting the blue economy and fish cage farming in Lake Victoria. They can provide financing and other forms of support to businesses involved in these activities, which can help to stimulate investment and growth in these sectors. Overally, the development of the blue economy and fish cage farming in Lake Victoria will require the active involvement of a range of stakeholders, including the government, financial institutions, and other businesses and organizations. By working together, these stakeholders can help to promote sustainable economic growth and social development in the region. #Blueeconomy #Lakevictoria #aquaculture

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: "𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺." The video exposes the damaging effects of salmon farming in Chilean Patagonia, highlighting that 420 salmon farms operate within protected parks and reserves, polluting these once-pristine areas. The United States is the largest importer of Chilean salmon and for this, raising awareness among consumers here is a fundamental aspect in a campaign that aims to remove salmon farms from protected areas in the southern country. 🙌 At The GSFR, we celebrate this milestone and the relentless work of our members in Chile, who strive daily to safeguard the Patagonian sea. 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘯, particularly within marine protected areas, which fail to their very purpose by enabling such damaging operations. Support the campaign! Watch the video and share it with your network. ;) We want #fishfarmsout of protected areas and out of the world's oceans.

European #shellfish producers call for a common #aquaculture policy in the European Union, and more coastal space for low-trophic farming.🌊🦪🇪🇺 💡 The #European #Mollusc Producers Association (EMPA) has launched a #Manifesto for the #SustainableDevelopment of the European Shellfish Sector. 🦪 Representing shellfish #farmers from Spain, France, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy and Ireland, the manifesto, presented by EMPA president Addy Risseeuw in Brussels last week, makes the following 5 key recommendations: 1. Acknowledge the role of shellfish farming in reinforcing Europe’s #food sustainability, safety, sovereignty and #nutrition. 2. Triple the area allocated to shellfish farming to increase the production and the associated environmental and economic benefits. 3. Leverage the development of shellfish farming to accelerate #waterquality improvement. 4. Recognise the #EcosystemServices provided by shellfish farming activities in support of the EU’s environmental and #climate goals. 5. Create a #CommonAquaculturePolicy. ✨ Read more details here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dpN39-X7

On #WorldFoodDay, it's critical to remember that 1/3rd of global food production depends on rivers. Yet they remain overlooked & undervalued and are facing growing pressures – undermining global food security. WWF's #RiversofFood analysis, which was supported by the Pictet Group Foundation, outlined four key components of food production that rely on rivers - freshwater fisheries & aquaculture, irrigation, and delta and flood recession agriculture. But across the world, rivers are being degraded - often by unsustainable agricultural practices. Ironically, undermining their ability to produce food. We need to strengthen the resilience of our river systems by transforming food production, ensuring sustainable wild fisheries and aquaculture, and adopting healthy and sustainable diets. And critically, we need to protect and restore healthy rivers. All countries should join the Freshwater Challenge to do exactly this: its goal is to ensure 300,000km of degraded rivers are under restoration by 2030 as well as to protect healthy, connected rivers. Want to know more? Take a look through our fantastic interactive microsite on Rivers of Food, which shows that we will not be able to sustainably feed 10 billion people by 2050 without managing our rivers so they are healthy and resilient https://lnkd.in/e3CEibGb Stuart Orr Jeff Opperman Brent Loken Joao Campari Lifeng LI Jesse Gallun Melissa D. Ho Kerry Cesareo Jodie Bignall Mina Guli Francesca Antonelli Marc Goichot Heron Holloway Lewis Pugh Dean Muruven Michele Thieme Alice Ruhweza Daudi Sumba Christine Sandström Essenia Budina

As an agronomist and founder of Abuti Spinach, I'm excited to share with you the latest development in the agricultural sector. The lifting of the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals and their products by Zimbabwe's Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development is a significant milestone. This decision has been welcomed by South African agriculture lobby groups, as it opens up new opportunities for trade and cooperation between the two countries. The removal of this ban will not only boost the livestock industry but also enhance food security in the region. It's a great example of how #AgroDiplomacy can facilitate economic growth and development. As we move forward, it's essential to consider the implications of such policies on small-scale farmers and the environment. What role do you think regional trade agreements can play in promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting local farmers? 🌾💡👏 #abutispinach #Agvocate[Collection]

They say a fish rots from the head! Something fishy is happening in the world of aquaculture and politics. The aquaculture sector has faced significant barriers to entry worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. For 15 to 20 years, the Tilapia sector has been passed from pillar to post—blocked by illogical reasoning, bureaucratic power plays, and decisions that simply don’t hold water. Meanwhile, as global populations grow and demands on land and resources intensify, protein production is under mounting pressure. This alone should be a compelling reason to prioritize and develop aquaculture. So, what are we waiting for? Another report from #DFFE? A meeting where real decisions are finally made, and action is taken? This report—one of many—highlights the absurdity and risks of policies driven by those wielding unchecked power while chasing popular approval: 🔗 With Washington’s Net Pen Ban Official, What’s Next for U.S. Salmon Farmers?

🌊🐟 Spread Love Not Hate: A Call to Action 🐟🌊 Let’s cut to the chase: Salmon farming is a force for good. By farming salmon, we reduce pressure on wild stocks. It’s a delicate balance —ensuring we meet global demand while safeguarding our precious wild salmon populations. Salmon farmers adhere to strict guidelines. They monitor water quality, disease prevention, and feed sustainability. This commitment protects wild salmon habitats. Salmon farming fuels local economies. Jobs, innovation, and community support is thriving. Let’s celebrate the hardworking individuals who make this industry flourish. From Tofino to Campbell River, salmon farming sustains livelihoods. It’s not just about fish; it’s about families, schools, and small businesses. Pacific Wild’s campaign, with William Shatner and other celebrities, is an affront. It misrepresents responsible aquaculture. It’s absolutely shameful. These campaigns overlook progress. Sustainable practices, research, and collaboration drive the industry forward. Misinformation harms communities. Livelihoods become disrupted, futures are uncertain. Let’s call out the distortion. These campaigns have real consequences. Salmon farming supports coastal resilience. It’s a lifeline for remote communities facing economic challenges. Let’s empower ourselves with knowledge. Instead of blindly accepting payouts, let’s engage in informed dialogue. Seek solutions that benefit both people and the environment. Join the Movement: Let’s stand up for salmon farming. Together, we ensure a world where wild and farmed salmon coexist harmoniously. 🌊🐟 #SalmonFarming #Spreadlovenothate #SustainableAquaculture #LinkedInCommunity

This week I addressed the European Parliament's Agriculture Committee to draw attention to the challenges Maltese farmers are facing due to drought. With just 249mm of rainfall recorded last year— technically desert conditions —our farmers are struggling to sustain their crops, often spending thousands of euros on water just to cover return on investment. During my intervention, I called on the European Commission to open flexibilities for EU support to compensate farmers for drought-related losses and to adapt its criteria to account for the realities of agriculture in the Mediterranean. Malta’ drought crisis is also discouraging young people from entering the agricultural sector, a crucial sector that benefits us all. #EU #Agriculture #MalteseFarmers #DroughtRelief #FoodSecurity