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In this end-of-winter edition I would like to introduce Product Showcase to run within our magazines. You might find this very useful to see the latest products from different companies that they are promoting through many different exhibitions.

Our latest magazines (the printed versions) are on their way to our readers. If you would like to receive a free trial copy of this edition latest edition of IAF, please get in touch or get our free copy from any of the shows listed below.

I would like to promote the BioMarine Business Convention. This is a highly recommended business networking opportunity where participating companies can discuss how they might work together on future projects in confidence. To know what this is about please read the article below.

Last, but not least, we are now in the process of preparing for publication the first business directory for the aqua sector: it will contain many supplier companies not only working in the aquaculture sector but in aqua resources in the broadest possible sense.  It's called the BioMarine Resources Directory and will cover aquaculture, cosmetics, Biomass, environment and cleantech, health, pharmaceuticals and nutraceluticals, intermediate materials, processing and technology and services. If you would like to make sure that your company is listed in this new directory resource or would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact me.  

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Our NEW edition        

International Aquafeed March | April 2012

To see the full online edition click the cover above, to view features
individually, please click the feature below

 

Filtration in recirculation particle control                                                                    

Fish Protein Hydrolysates                                                                                          

The Quest To Keep Salmon In The Pink Naturally                                                 

Grinding by a proven concept, makes your choice simple                                         

Regional review on status and trends - Aquaculture development in Sub-Saharan Africa  

Exploration of fresh water prawn feed industry of Bangladesh   

Monitoring pond water quality to improve shrimp and fish production

There have been six new applications for marine farms made to Marlborough District Council or new marine farming space since the Government passed legislation in October last year easing the way for aquaculture expansion. Ten operators have applied to change the species they farm. "Since October, six companies had lodged eight applications for about 31 hectares of new marine farming space, said Mr Johnson.

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Tassal releases its sustainability report warts and all

Tassal the Tasmanian aquaculture company has released its first report a warts-and-all report into the sustainability of its operation. The report which was conducted internally against a framework set out by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) a non-profit organisation that aims to promote environmental and economic sustainability, and provides companies with a framework for reporting on their sustainability.

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Landcatch Natural Selection Ltd, a specialist aquaculture genetics company, has appointed a new management team to steer it through a crucial stage in the development of the industry. The changes in Landcatch management see Neil Manchester appointed General Manager, responsible for all operational, sales and marketing activities in the UK. With more than 27 years of experience in aquaculture, Neil will bring added value to customers in this important market.

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West End fish farms consists of three partners, which include Lyndon Fish Hatcheries has formally made application to develop an offshore cage culture fish farm in Julia Bay, Gordon, ON, Canada. Envisioned as a commercially viable farm, but with a strong research element to it, the recent cancellation of an important Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) freshwater research program means that creative approaches will have to be taken on the research side.     

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In our NEXT issue ...

Coming up in the May | June 2012 issue of the magazine                                               

Are you looking for products and services in the Aquaculture industry?

The International Aquafeed Market Place is now online and growing. In the market place you will find information about various companies in the aquaculture industry and their related products and service that will be of interest to your business.  

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If you would like to have your company involved in the Market Place. please contact Caroline Wearn

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CMT's 2nd Algae World Australia Tracks Latest Algae Projects in Australia & Releases Presentation Video for Download      

CMT's 2nd Algae World Australia is a timely and topical conference that encapsulates the robust algae developments in Australia. The conference in Perth on 16-17 April 2012 is centered around the theme "Scaling up to the next level & developments in processing technology from harvesting, separation to extraction" and aims to assess the scale of algae cultivation & biocrude potential across Australia, spotlighting project updates and technology developments. As a prelude, organizer CMT has released a presentation video of last event for download.

Sun-drenched and arid Australia is set to become a future biofuels hub with algae ventures thriving in the country. With abundant sunshine, large areas of marginal land, and sources of saline water Australia is potentially the perfect venue for this rapidly expanding industry.

The 1.5 day event supported by the BEAM Network and leading manufacturer of industrial centrifuges Flottweg, promises to be an excellent platform for participants to interact and forge valuable business relations in an informed setting. The highly anticipated conference also features an exclusive post conference site visit on 17th April (2 pm - 4 pm) to the Algae R&D Center in Murdoch University, plus the SABC (State Agricultural Biotechnology Center), a dedicated facility for research and development on algae, algae culture and algae culture systems.

In a prelude, CMT is releasing a video presentation delivered by Riggs Eckelberry, CEO of Origin Oil at the last Algae World Australia 2011 held in Townsville. In it he outlined the company's fast-track commercialization process, its technical aspects, the company's strategic partnership with carbon capture pioneer MBD Energy, and commentary on the direction of the algae industry. The Video is available for download at the event's video request page here.

As for the 2012 event, an impressive array of authoritative speakers, project leaders and academicians are due to deliver below presentations:

Ø  Murdoch University sessions : Chairman's Introduction & Welcome speech plus Update on Murdoch Algae R & D Centre & future directions by Prof. Dr. Michael A Borowitzka, Professor & Head of Algae R&D Center; CO2 bioremediation using microalgae by Dr. Navid Moheimani, Senior Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology.

Ø  Update on the Darke Peak Algae Biofuels Commercialization project in Eyre Peninsula by Dr . Stephen Clarke, Leader - Materials & BioEnergy Group, Flinders University

Ø  Open Pond Systems with High Saline Algae updates on Muradel Algae Project by Mr. Gerald Barker, Interim CEO, Muradel Pty Ltd

Ø  Algae - the optimal crop & growth industry for Western Australia, a session by Mr. Matthew Caspari, Founder & Managing Director Australia from Aurora Algae Pty Ltd.

Ø  Discovering the best Australian sites for algae cultivation and scale-up by Dr. David Batten, Leader, Low-cost Algal Fuels Team from CSIRO Energy Transformed Flagship

Ø  Direct Conversion of Algal Oils to Jet and Diesel Fuels by Dr . Steve Lupton, Senior Research Associate, UOP LLC, A Honeywell Company

Ø  Biodiesel from algae presented by Dr . Gerhard Knothe, Research Chemist, USDA-ARS NCAUR Fermentation Biotechnology Research Unit

Ø  Capturing flue-gas CO2 to the algae ponds to harvest and grow algae by Mr. Andrew Lawson, Managing Director, MBD Energy Limited

Ø  Tubular Photobioreactors in Commercial Microalgae Production - Operational Experiences at the 12000m² Plant in Klötze/Altmark by Dr. Martin Ecke, Managing Director from Roquette Klötze GmbH & Co. KG

The rest of the contributing international experts include Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Melbourne Water Corporation, Regenerate Industries, University of Adelaide, Earthrise Nutritionals LLC.

To access full agenda of 2nd Algae World Australia visit the event's website. For details on reservations please contact Ms. Huiyan at (65) 6346 9113

Contact Information
Huiyan
Centre for Management Technology
http://www.cmtevents.com
+65 63469113    

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