30 Nov
Fishing for sprats in the Baltic will decrease by 11%, while Baltic herring will grow by 32%
Sprat fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea will be reduced by 11% next year, not 20% as suggested by the European Commission (EC). At the same time, the opportunities for catching Baltic herring in the central part of the sea will increase more than the EC proposed – by 32% instead of 14%. This was […]
23 Nov
In a French lake, a fisherman caught one of the world’s largest goldfish
A fisherman named Andy Hackettou has caught one of the world’s largest goldfish in a French lake. The weight of the catch was more than 30 kg, according to the Daily Mail. The elusive fish, known as the “carrot” because of its orange color, was caught in Bluewater Lake in Champagne, France. They were put […]
16 Nov
South Africa plans to attract up to $250 billion to the “green” hydrogen industry by 2050
South Africa has set a goal of attracting up to $250 billion to the nascent hydrogen industry by 2050. According to Masofa Moshoesho, a green economy specialist, the industry could create 1.4 million jobs and generate up to $30 billion in annual revenue. Green hydrogen, which is produced by splitting water using renewable energy, is […]
9 Nov
How coffee helps revive Mozambique’s rainforests
Gorongosa National Park was once considered one of the best in Africa. Everything changed during the civil war in Mozambique last century. The reserve became a place of armed conflict. Both wildlife and vegetation suffered. Civilians also accelerated the destruction of forests. They cut down trees to make way for cornfields. For the past four […]
2 Nov
Factories dump their waste into Africa’s longest river
As tourists pose for a selfie on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, factories within walking distance of the source of the Nile dump their waste directly into Africa’s longest river. AFP reporters watched as tannery workers shoved rubbish into the river as dirty water flowed into the Nile through plastic pipes, leaving a […]
26 Oct
Scientists have told how fishermen litter the oceans
The waters of the oceans are constantly polluted with plastic and metal. One of the biggest contributors to pollution is fishing – the amount of waste from this industry is amazing. According to the calculations of Australian researchers, only one fishing line enters the oceans every year so much that it would be enough to […]
19 Oct
Strike in South Africa: over or not?
Blueberry sector eyeing exports from Namibia and Mozambique The situation in South African ports, which have been on strike for two weeks, will remain unchanged for now. The industry had expected the strike to last at least a week from the start and had plans in place to limit losses, although some manufacturers were forced […]
12 Oct
South Africa restricts its fishing to protect penguins
The Republic of South Africa has announced the closure of commercial anchovy and sardine fishing in waters near the largest penguin colonies. The temporary ban will last until January 14, 2023. The Ministry of the Environment of South Africa spoke about the measures taken, according to a Fishnews correspondent. The ban, introduced on September 1, […]
5 Oct
How is the climate crisis affecting fishing?
As the climate crisis progresses, we will see bigger and bigger changes in fishing too. Some are already noticeable. This summer, with temperatures up to 40 degrees, has reminded many of us again: We are in the middle of a climate change. The English gazette Angling Times asked Professor Mark Everard what the climate crisis […]
23 Sep
A Liebherr V12 engine on the Big X 980 and 1080 to save fuel
Although it may seem antagonistic, Krone installs its Liebherr-sourced V12 engine under the hood of the Big X 980 and 1080 to lower the fuel bill. Providing more power automatically according to the need of the machine, this is what should effectively limit fuel consumption. Not to mention the gain in terms of service intervals […]
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