Govt. Policy and Regulatory

Aquatic Resources Malta, established in 2024 and led by CEO Dr. Frank Fabri, will oversee the development of the new research centre.

Industry players believe that by valorising materials such as former foodstuffs, animal proteins, and purified nutrients from waste streams, the EU can make significant strides in sustainability.

This ban responds to escalating concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and drug residues in food products in India and beyond.

This innovative product is already registered in India and Brazil, with additional regulatory submissions underway in several other countries.

South Africa, which has zones free of FMD without vaccination, faces growing calls from producers to declare a “state of disaster” to mitigate the economic fallout.

The European Commission said the tariffs were necessary to counteract “unfair trading practices” that jeopardised European producers’ viability and market share.

The feed will be tailored for New Zealand’s king salmon and will play a critical role in advancing open-ocean farming, most notably at the country’s first open-ocean salmon farm, Blue Endeavour.

While generally not fatal in adult animals, FMD can be deadly for young animals and causes significant economic losses due to reduced productivity and trade restrictions.

This clarification marks a turning point for hemp stakeholders, who have long struggled against the blanket assumption that all hemp contains cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, which can have psychoactive or drug-like effects.

Authorities and developers believe digital tools will modernize the sector and equip rural communities with access to timely and actionable animal health services.