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Local authorities are keeping mum amid claims that Barbadian fishermen are not only plying their trade illegally in Tobago’s waters but overfishing in their search for flying fish as well.
In an article published recently in the Trinidad Guardian newspaper, the All Tobago Fisherfolk Association (AFTA) said it intended to write to Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley about the issue. AFTA
In just a few hours, vendors at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex sold thousands of flying fish as householders rushed to purchase the delicacy. They believe people are trying to stock up ahead of the Easter public holidays when mostly fish is traditionally consumed. A glut has resulted in a drop in the price. “I was real surprised. I never sell so much flying fish [so quickly]. I don’t know where …
Efforts to transform fish silage into animal feed for rabbits, pigs, and chickens are showing positive signs as farmers report good results in their animals.
This was one of the main areas discussed when a team from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) toured the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex and Fisheries Division on Monday.
The team included FAO Director General, Dr Qu Dongyu;
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