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The article highlights the world's leading tilapia producers, led by China, Indonesia, Egypt, and Philippines, with the species being the world's second most produced fish, following carp. The tilapia farming industry, supported by Skretting, the major fish feed supplier, has shown significant growth and is recognized for its nutritional and economic benefits. The industry faces challenges and opportunities, including sustainability, and is considering shifting from extensive rural farming to more productive projects. A strategy called 'Intermediate Fish Farming' is proposed to further boost production in Latin American and Caribbean countries by moving away from subsistence practices towards a model that promotes mass production of tilapia for consumption or export. This approach aims to enhance fish production, generate foreign exchange, and foster regional development, offering a more efficient and cost-effective path for commercial fish farming.
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According to FAO statistics taken in more than 100 countries, the production figures reported by various sources worldwide, indicate that for 2016 the world production by cultivation of tilapia, exceeded 6,000,000 tons, production exceeded only by the carp and far exceeding the production of salmon, trout, catfish and shrimp. China continued its position as the world's leading producer, followed by Indonesia, Egypt, Brazil, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Thailand, among others. Motivated by this fact, between February 26 and March 1, the world's main fish feed supplier (Skretting) welcomed the main players of the Egyptian tilapia industry to re-evaluate the tilapia business. According to that company, tilapia farming represents one of the most successful aquaculture stories in recent times, and represents one of the most productive and internationally traded fish; thus providing a nutritious and economical protein to consumers in many markets around the world. Although its ...
Source: Arriba El Campo
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