Intensive Technologies Boost Fish Farming Efficiency
Uzbekistan
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected a fish farming project undertaken by the "Chinobod real biznes" enterprise in the Balykchi district.
The country places great emphasis on developing the fisheries sector and widely adopting modern technologies within the industry. A key aspect of this process is the efficient use of land and water resources, aiming to achieve high yields from small areas through the application of intensive farming methods.
"Chinobod real biznes" has implemented just such a modern system. The project was carried out in accordance with the Head of State’s decree dated July 2 of this year, which aims to advance fish farming. The enterprise will help meet the demand for trout fry among farms in the Fergana Valley.
The total cost of the project is 30 billion soums, and the enterprise has created 30 jobs.
The modern complex, situated on a two-hectare site, produces 200 tons of fish and raises 2.5 million fry annually. The annual production value stands at 50 billion soums.
Thanks to intensive technologies, the two-hectare site can generate an output equivalent to that of a traditional 100-hectare operation.
The complex also features a laboratory capable of naturally purifying up to 2 million liters of water. Chlorella—an algae that improves water quality—is cultivated here. This eco-friendly system further boosts fish farming efficiency by 15–20 percent.
The enterprise’s electricity needs are fully met by solar panels. Water from the fish ponds does not go to waste either; rich in phosphorus, ammonia, and calcium, it is used to irrigate crops. Thus, the complex operates as a closed-loop system for resource reuse. The enterprise exports 2 million trout fry annually to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The annual export volume stands at $2 million, generating 5 billion soums in budget revenue.
The project also contributes to local employment. Twenty households in the Sarvul *mahalla* of the Balykchi district are engaged in trout farming through a cooperative arrangement with the enterprise, thereby earning additional income.
The complex also integrates education with production. A "Fish and Poultry Farming Training Center" has been established in collaboration with the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies. Here, students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through hands-on production experience and acquire practical skills.
The Head of State noted that such highly efficient projects play a vital role in ensuring employment and strengthening food security.
Officials have been instructed to widely disseminate this experience and increase the number of new projects designed to multiply production volumes by employing intensive farming methods on small land areas.
"Chinobod real biznes" has implemented just such a modern system. The project was carried out in accordance with the Head of State’s decree dated July 2 of this year, which aims to advance fish farming. The enterprise will help meet the demand for trout fry among farms in the Fergana Valley.
The total cost of the project is 30 billion soums, and the enterprise has created 30 jobs.
The modern complex, situated on a two-hectare site, produces 200 tons of fish and raises 2.5 million fry annually. The annual production value stands at 50 billion soums.
Thanks to intensive technologies, the two-hectare site can generate an output equivalent to that of a traditional 100-hectare operation.
The complex also features a laboratory capable of naturally purifying up to 2 million liters of water. Chlorella—an algae that improves water quality—is cultivated here. This eco-friendly system further boosts fish farming efficiency by 15–20 percent.
The enterprise’s electricity needs are fully met by solar panels. Water from the fish ponds does not go to waste either; rich in phosphorus, ammonia, and calcium, it is used to irrigate crops. Thus, the complex operates as a closed-loop system for resource reuse. The enterprise exports 2 million trout fry annually to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. The annual export volume stands at $2 million, generating 5 billion soums in budget revenue.
The project also contributes to local employment. Twenty households in the Sarvul *mahalla* of the Balykchi district are engaged in trout farming through a cooperative arrangement with the enterprise, thereby earning additional income.
The complex also integrates education with production. A "Fish and Poultry Farming Training Center" has been established in collaboration with the Andijan Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies. Here, students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through hands-on production experience and acquire practical skills.
The Head of State noted that such highly efficient projects play a vital role in ensuring employment and strengthening food security.
Officials have been instructed to widely disseminate this experience and increase the number of new projects designed to multiply production volumes by employing intensive farming methods on small land areas.
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