©image:
Nick Saum, www.nicksaumphotography.com
In the history of humanity, collection was the first way of obtaining food, followed by farming. However, the potential of agriculture appears to be nearing its capacity and we must seek other ways to produce food.
In this regard the article by Luis Pichot in American Economy, says that "aquaculture appears as an indisputable opportunity of potential food production in the world. The demand scenario for the year 2050 - a population of more than 9.000 million - the only productive sector with enough expansion space to be interesting enough to occupy a significant role in food production is aquaculture."
Pichott, a Marine Technical engineer, manages the Chile Marine Resources Foundation and highlights the possibilities of Latin American countries for aquaculture development, selecting species and adapting production processes and methods to characteristics of each region.
Source: americaeconomia.com
More on this topic
April 2009
Panama aims to have the first industrial aquaculture project in America, using the sea as a means of raising product.
The project won the Entrepreneurial Innovation price 2008, and it will cultivate the cobia species. This species can not be cultivated at water tanks because it is very susceptible to diseases. This methodology allows the species to grow in an environment very similar to their natural habitat.
May 2011
President Funes has responded to the Legislative Assembly with his comments about Decree No. 683, the amendments to the Law on Fisheries and Aquaculture.
A Press Release by the President of El Salvador states: "This decree states that it is necessary to define the scope of fisheries, with the aim of sustaining natural resources, protecting various marine species and the marine environment in general, that these natural resources are sources of employment for fishermen and their families, maintaining food sustainability and economic development in that area.”
July 2011
A group of investors from China plan to install a plant for the exclusive production of concentrated food for tilapia.
The high cost of feed for tilapia, one of the most consumed fish species in Guatemala, has prompted a group of businessmen from Taiwan to consider establishing a production of concentrate.
May 2012
A study has revealed niches in the Chilean market relating to pharmaceutical, personal care, fresh produce, raw materials for food and plants and foliage sectors.
A statement from PROCOMER reads:
PROCOMER has presented studies on market opportunities for Costa Rican pharmaceuticals, personal care products, fresh produce, raw materials for food, and the foliage and plants industries in Chile.
español
1601
