Tarpon farming is a commercial and sustainable alternative in Argentina
Tarpon
Argentina
Published Jan 16, 2021
Tridge summary
In Santa Fe, INTA Monte Vera specialists seek to promote the production of shad in captivity, an autochthonous species known in fishing for its good nutritional quality and flavor. In a report broadcast on Pampero TV they provide details for cultivating this species of river.
Original content
On a provincial scale, Santa Fe exports approximately 6000 tonnes of tarpon a year, but excessive fishing led INTA Monte Vera –Santa Fe– to look for alternatives so that the activity becomes a sustainable practice. "Tarpon is an autochthonous fish that crosses Bolivia, Paraguay and Argentina, and it is well known in artisanal fishing," said Ariel Belavi, a researcher at INTA Monte Vera. Based on different tests, and in conjunction with two companies and a local meat processing plant, they seek to generate knowledge about the captive production of the species. "The trial consists of evaluating the weight and growth rate at controlled densities, during a calendar year, with the aim of obtaining information and achieving the commercial export weight, which is 500 to 600 grams," explained the researcher. To generate a comparative analysis with different nutritional modalities, three tests were carried out: "All contain organic fertilization, two contain added balanced feed (powder and ...
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