Singapore breeding bigger, fast-growing tilapia to boost demand, bolster food security
For the first time, Singapore authorities are breeding bigger marine tilapia fish that have better chances of survival, in a bid to boost demand for local produce. Accredited farms may buy these young fish from a centre dedicated to this purpose. Singapore's farm association said the move will help keep the industry sustainable and bolster food security. Five local farms are already producing about 600kg of tilapia a week and they are prepared for five times that volume, if needed. Eugene Chow reports.
For the first time, Singapore authorities are breeding bigger marine tilapia fish that have better chances of survival, in a bid to boost demand for local produce. Accredited farms may buy these young fish from a centre dedicated to this purpose. Singapore's farm association said the move will help keep the industry sustainable and bolster food security. Five local farms are already producing about 600kg of tilapia a week and they are prepared for five times that volume, if needed. Eugene Chow reports.
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