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Produce co-financed innovative aquaculture projects for more than S/258 million (USD 69 M)

PERU
Friday, December 01, 2023, 05:00 (GMT + 9)

The Ministry of Production (Produce) reported that it co-financed 1,456 projects in this sector in 25 regions of Peru, for a total amount of S/258,700,144, (USD 69 M) with the objective of promoting the sustainable development of the country.

Source: PNIPA

Through the National Innovation Program in Fisheries and Aquaculture (Pnipa), these projects have directly benefited 37,728 people, of which 36% are women; In addition, it managed to impact 113,000 indirect beneficiaries, highlighting that aquaculture emerges as a crucial actor to guarantee the country's promising future.

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Likewise, in the aquaculture sector, Pnipa identified 557 subprojects to raise quality, health and safety standards, 239 subprojects for adaptation and mitigation of climate change, 89 subprojects focused on the circular economy and 64 subprojects focused on effective environmental management.

In Peru, aquaculture has experienced a notable technological revolution thanks to initiatives such as Pnipa. From real-time tracking systems to advanced breeding and feeding methods, this wave of innovation has significantly improved efficiency and productivity in the industry.

The breeding of various species, such as trout, fan shell, shrimp, Amazonian fish, squid, parakeet and macroalgae, has made it possible to satisfy the changing demands of consumers and guarantee the sustainability of food production in the country.

Main projects

Specific projects, such as "Production of highly profitable rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) fingerlings" and "Improvement of the value chain through the optimization of safety and quality in the process of gutting rainbow trout in the mountains north of Lima", have promoted innovative activities in the trout value chain.

Source: PNIPA

These projects have generated significant reductions in the mortality rate, increased production volume, additional income and cost savings, thus increasing the competitiveness and productivity of the sector.

Source: PRODUCE (Traslated from the original in Spanish)

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