The Aquaculture Roundtable Series (TARS) 2017 will address Finfish Aquaculture: Strategies for Growth. This is the second time this series of roundtables, initiated in 2011, is focusing on the finfish aquaculture industry. The meeting, taking place in Bali, Indonesia from August 16-17 will explore the growth potential of Asia’s finfish aquaculture industry, with a view towards developing a strategic approach towards market-driven production.
“Asia’s finfish producers realize the need to be consumer-friendly fish providers, as the focus is on food safety,\" stated Dr Zuridah Merican, editor of Aqua Culture Asia Pacific, and chairperson of TARS 2017. \"The industry also has to address several challenges holding back its progress as a trusted and responsible fish supplier, including image and credibility issues.”
The lack of industrialization, integration and controlled, production systems, and focus on multiple species continue to hinder R&D on genetics, technology, health management and diseases, as well as the development of support industries. It is just as important for the industry to keep pace with demands from a new generation of consumers, Dr Merican asserts.
Now in its seventh year, TARS 2017 will feature a comprehensive agenda featuring state-of-the-industry and science presentations by invited local and international industry experts. The two-day meeting aims to promote positive image building and improving relationships and communication among the key players in the finfish sector, different markets, governments and NGOs. The meeting will address:
- State of industry and challenges throughout Asia, specifically for leading finfish producers (China and Indonesia);
- Marketing, branding, value addition, image building, fish meal-free feeds and production technology as the industry is challenged by market demands and competition
- Higher production efficiency through industrialisation, integration, segmentation, automation and health and feed management;
- Opportunities to improve feed efficacy and fish health through R&D, and with performance and functional feeds;
- Future trends in the global finfish industry and market potential for Asian producers.
Organized by Aqua Culture Asia Pacific and Corporate Media Services, TARS 2017 is expected to draw 200 participants from Asia, Australia, USA, Europe and Latin America. Industry sponsors for TARS 2017 include INVE Aquaculture, Biomin, Biomar, Aquativ, Nutriad, Jefo, DSM, HJ Baker and BASF.
