Sustainable, faster and more productive aquaculture of catfish

With 57 % of EU consumption being imported from China and Southeast Asia, European producers are facing fierce competition only aggravated by depleting fish stocks. Catfish production for instance is overrun by pangasius imports, and more efficient production techniques for aquaculture are desperately needed. The SILGEN project promises just that.

In the face of stagnating fisheries production and health and environmental concerns raised by aquaculture, demand for sustainable aquaculture systems providing fresh, high-quality, local supply of healthy products which follow strict rules to protect the consumer, the fish and the environment has never been so high.

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