Embrapa Breakthrough Slashes Tilapia Production Costs Through Precision Feeding
BRAZIL Friday, May 15, 2026, 06:00 (GMT + 9)
Innovative feeding protocols developed in Tocantins allow fish farmers to maintain high yields while significantly reducing expensive feed waste A pioneering technology developed by Embrapa Fisheries and Aquaculture in Palmas, Tocantins, is set to transform the efficiency of tilapia farming in net cages. By validating a feeding table specifically adapted to local environmental conditions, researchers have demonstrated that producers can reduce feeding costs by up to 7%. This breakthrough was detailed in a new Technical Bulletin released by the institution, aimed at optimizing the predominant production system in the region. The official launch of this technology is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, during Agrotins. The presentation will take place at the Fisheries and Aquaculture Pavilion as part of the VII Technical Meeting on fish production in ... FULL STORY