Japan firm succeeds in bluefin tuna farming with formulated feed

Japan firm succeeds in bluefin tuna farming with formulated feed

Haruo Kakuda, head of Hyoshoku Co., shows a bluefin tuna the seafood processing company has farmed by using only formulated feed in the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Sept. 7, 2016. The company said using such feed makes it easier to control the quality of the tuna regardless of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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