An economic analysis highlights the emerging kelp farming and product sector in Nova Scotia could be worth millions within the next three to five years.
New research has found the aquaculture industry will fail to satisfy growing consumer demands – leaving a 50 million tonne supply gap by 2050 – unless it diversifies towards regenerative aquaculture.
The Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad on Thursday for a New Zealand first in growing algae and putting it to use on land after it has done the job of filtering nutrient-overloaded waterways. Read more
New Zealand scientists have discovered a way to produce the world’s first algae-based pain medication. It is hoped the breakthrough by scientists at Cawthron Institute in Nelson will provide a non-addictive alternative to opiods for long-term pain relief. Read...