Friday, March 23, 2012

Production of Tilapia in Sinaloa Mexico is soaring

In Sinaloa Mexico the production of tilapia is growing at a rapid pace, with production of 240 tons of tilapia per year and a large market, the Farm "Reunion" is the first of its kind nationally, developing systems of intensive and innovative management of tilapia aquaculture. The farm operates six ponds of 330 cubic meters each. Every eight weeks 80,000 to 100,000 fingerlings are added, for sale to companies such as Walmart, Market Beam and soon Lake.
The producer and representative of the company, Marco Antonio Peña Villa said that aquaculture in the state is gaining wide acceptance in response to the demand for low cost healthy food in the state and the demand of international markets. The goal, he said, is to reach the production of 720 tons per year. He also hopes there will be construction of a further 48 ponds of 330 cubic meters each, which will be sufficient enough to cover the increased demand for exports to the US.  Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers. To get your copy of 'PPLAPP' click here.
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