DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY INSTRUMENT

Developing feeds and feeding methods used on fish farms and promoting good practices to ensure good health and welfare of farmed fish.


STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation has started. (The implementation of one or more planned elements of the measure is underway.)


FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE STATE OF IMPLEMENTATION

Raisioaqua has brought the Baltic Blend fish feed to the market. In addition, the other fish feeds and feeding methods developed have enabled a significant reduction in nutrient loads. Operating procedures have been created for the introduction of a load-based environmental permit in marine areas, and feeds have been developed to reduce the specific load. The aquaculture innovation programme has developed technologies and artificial intelligence solutions, as well as statistical models, to optimise feed use and reduce losses.


RESPONSIBLE PARTIES

Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF)


PARTNERS

Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), feed industry, fish farmers, universities