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Basa is a type of white fish native to Southeast Asia. In the countries that import it, it’s often used as a cheap alternative to cod or haddock due to its similar taste and texture. However, despite its popularity, it’s been claimed to carry some health risks. This article reviews the nutrition of basa fish […]

More evidence of the bumper profits that global carriers will report this year comes from A.P. Møller – Maersk, Copenhagen-based, the owner of the world’s largest container shipping line, has increased significantly compared to its year-round target. With spot and contract rates at record levels for most of the year to date, Maersk’s preliminary first-quarter numbers […]

Vietnam is the 13th biggest mango producer in the world According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, mangoes are one of the main tropical fruits grown in Vietnam. Vietnam is the 13th biggest mango producer in the world with a total planted area of over 87,000 hectares nationwide; By 2020, Vietnam’s total mango […]

Water hardness measures the content of water-soluble minerals. They are mainly salts containing calcium ions (Ca2+) and magnesium ions (Mg2+). Water hardness is measured by a TDS meter. TDS stands for “total dissolved solids.” Water hardness is defined as the number of calcium carbonate salt (CaCO3) in water. It is reported in miligram/liter (mg/L), or […]

Usually, KMnO4 can be used at a concentration of 2 mg/L as a long-term bath (minimum 4 hours) in fresh or salt water system of fish. Fish culturists should run a small bioassay before treating the fish with KMnO4. Some fish, including certain lake cichlids, are sensitive to KMnO4 and lower concentrations (1 mg/L) may […]

Shrimp farming isn’t easy – but getting the basics right can keep your ponds productive and disease-free. Shrimp farming requires hundreds of activities on a daily basis. We have been keeping a list of our top tips. Some you will know, but some we hope will be new and useful for your farm. 1. Sterilise […]