2023 was a big challenge for Brazilian fish farming

Frozen Tilapia

Published Mar 6, 2024

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In 2023, the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture was re-established, leading to significant growth in fish farming despite challenges such as industrialization and irregular commercialization. While tilapia growth was slower due to sanitary issues, the sector responded with new production units and vaccination programs. Domestic demand remained high, impacting exports, but tilapia consumption saw the most growth over the last decade. Expansion projects in fish farming continued, especially in Brazil, but new regulations from the Ministry and Ibama could affect production in 2024.

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2023 began with the re-creation of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture at a time when fish farming enjoyed one of the best annual growth rates in its history. The model faced difficulties, but grew at robust rates. The Ministry takes the activity to raise the bar of positive expectations. The year was marked by the rapprochement with this new government structure. In relation to the main species, native fish – one of the promises of national fish farming – faced in 2023 the same problems as previous years: low level of industrialization and still unwanted level of irregular commercialization, but with an immeasurable will from producers and entrepreneurs in making it happen. After all, the market likes the product. One example is the tambaqui rib award at the Seafood Expo North America, in Boston. Tilapia has grown, but little compared to the last nine years. This was basically due to sanitary problems, responsible for the reduction in fry production and increased mortality ...

Source: Portal Do Agronegocio