Agriculture and Agri-Food

Aquaculture is a growing industry in Canada, with farming operations ongoing in all ten provinces and in the Yukon. In Atlantic Canada, finfish aquaculture is dominated by Atlantic salmon and steelhead. Shellfish species include blue mussels, oysters and an emerging sea scallop industry. From Quebec to Alberta, trout farming is foremost, although Arctic char has great potential. Tilapia, normally considered a tropical species, is moving into commercial production. Manila clams, Pacific oysters, and Japanese scallops form the backbone of shellfish culture in British Columbia, also home to Atlantic salmon, coho and chinook farms.

Industry is supported by the federal and provincial/territorial governments in ensuring water quality and in maintaining the highest standards of product quality and safety. All exports are processed in federally registered plants under the Quality Management Program, Canada's HACCP-based inspection regime for fish and seafood, known as one of the best in the world.

Tag: Aquaculture, Agri-Food, Agri-Food Sector, Animal Production, Crop Production, Organic Production,

Web: http://www.ats-sea.agr.gc.ca/
Category: Agriculture - Aquaculture -
Country Name: Canada
Address: 1341 Baseline Road Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5
Phone Number: 613-773-1000

Related Services and Information

Northern Aqua Farms Aquaculture

Northern Aqua Farms has been delivering free content relating to aquaculture, fish, aquaponics, fishing, seafood consumption and hobby farming. Northern Aqua...

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

The Florida Division of Aquaculture provides information and support in shellfish harvesting and handling, shellfish resource development, submerged lands leasing,...

Manufacturing Amino Acids & Amino Acids based products

Priya Chemicals is the largest manufacturer of Amino Acids & Amino Acids based products for use in the field of...

Aquaculture and Fish Genetics Research

DFID has long since recognised the importance of aquaculture, particularly in its target regions, and has identified the importance of...

Aquaculture Program Develop and Research

The Aquaculture Program has been developing tilapia production systems for the US Virgin Islands since 1979. The initial efforts focused...

Aquacultural Engineering Society

The aim of the Aquacultural Engineering Society (AES) is to provide a means by which its members can come together...

Aquaculture Innovation Network

The Aquaculture Innovation Network is an initiative supported by the European Commission, to enhance innovation and technology Transfer within the...

Aquaculture Product Evaluation

CEFAS is a multi-disciplinary scientific research and consultancy centre providing a comprehensive range of services in fisheries management, environmental monitoring...