Special Fund for Agricultural Development in the Dominican Republic supports the development of local aquaculture

In recent years, this situation has changed dramatically. From only two or three dozen aquaculturists who persevered out of passion in the past, the country now has about 3,000 producers, not only raising tilapia, but also shrimp, sea bass and grouper. Tilapia production is expected to reach a record 3,743 tons by 2024, an increase of 48.7% compared to 2020. This growth is due to government support for family, community and institutional aquaculture projects. The Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA) plays a vital role in promoting aquaculture. Since 2023, FEDA has distributed 3.1 million fish fry to 327 fish farmers and trained 4,636 people in modern tilapia farming techniques. FEDA has invested more than 40 million Dominican pesos in initiatives to strengthen the aquaculture ...