International Aquaculture Sector Gathers in Izmir
· Tarım TV
The 12th Future Fish Eurasia Fair, held in Izmir, hosted 165 companies from 26 countries, highlighting Turkey's global leadership in aquaculture and its planned production model.
International Aquaculture Summit in Izmir
The 12th International Fish Processing, Aquaculture and Fisheries Technologies Fair (Future Fish Eurasia), held in Izmir, brought together sector stakeholders from around the world. At the event, 165 companies and brands from 26 countries had the opportunity to showcase their fisheries technologies and new applications. The fair, which included a stand from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, was attended by the Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Economy of the Republic of Guinea, Fatima Camara, as well as numerous institutional and private sector representatives.
Turkey's Global Leadership in Aquaculture
Speaking at the opening of the fair, Deputy Director General of Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Hüseyin Akbaş, noted that aquaculture has surpassed wild capture globally. Akbaş stated that Turkey ranks first in the world in European sea bass and gilt-head bream production, and second in trout production, adding that Turkish salmon has reached a production level of 75,000 tons. Aiming to achieve similar momentum in Turkish caviar, Deputy Director General of Aquaculture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Hüseyin Akbaş, made the following remarks:
'Our main goal is to increase the added value of our products, to brand them, and to make Turkey a stronger center in the global aquaculture sector.'
Sustainability and Planned Production Initiative
It was announced that 80% of total fisheries production and 98% of aquaculture production have been included in the planning framework under the Ministry's planned production model. Deputy Director General Hüseyin Akbaş emphasized that the sector holds strategic importance for food security, rural development, and exports, and that the future depends on the sustainability of resources. Throughout the fair, officials from the Izmir Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry also conducted information activities on control, inspection, sustainable fishing, and the protection of water resources.
| Value | Measure |
|---|---|
| 1st rank | European seabass and sea bream world production ranking |
| 2nd rank | Trout world production ranking |
| 75000 tonnes | Turkish salmon production level |
| 80% | Share of total aquaculture production included in planning |
| 98% | Share of aquaculture production included in planning |
| 26 countries | Number of participating countries |
| 165 units | Number of participating companies and brands |