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The secrets of farmed salmon: Why is Norway the world's largest producer?
Every year, a large amount of salmon meat emerges on the global market, and Norway's contribution is considerable. Norway has become the world's largest salmon producer with a market share of 33%. The factors behind this are not only the advantages of natural resources, but also scientific farming technology and strict management systems.
“The future of salmon farming lies not only in increasing production, but also in sustainable development and ecological protection.”
Norway’s geographical environment is very friendly to salmon farming. The existence of islands and deep-water harbors provides ideal conditions for water scouring. These conditions help to keep the water quality fresh while avoiding marine pollution. In addition, with a rich source of nutrients, this environment has stimulated market growth, with many companies employing the latest breeding technologies to improve production efficiency and product quality.
According to statistics, salmon farming methods are mainly divided into two stages. The initial stage is hatching in fresh water, and then the young fish are transferred to seawater net pens for rearing. This two-stage farming method greatly improves the survival rate and allows salmon to grow in a more suitable environment.
“In addition to considering economic benefits, salmon farming must also pay attention to the balance of the ecosystem.”
However, with the expansion of breeding scale, it has also caused a lot of controversy. In particular, the impact on wild salmon and other marine life, especially in terms of the spread of disease and parasites, there is much scientific evidence that these problems may lead to the decline of wild fish populations.
As they take steps to reduce their impact on nature, Norwegian farmers are also developing sustainable business models. They use a closed loop system to recycle water, which not only reduces water waste during production but also reduces the risk of infectious diseases.
Norway’s salmon farming industry has also achieved intensive operations because of its considerable scale, and has gradually become an industry dominated by large companies. In fact, five large companies control nearly half of the world's salmon production, and they operate as efficiently as factories, allowing consumers to buy high-quality salmon at lower prices.
"Norway's technological innovation and strict ecological supervision are important factors in the success of its salmon farming."
In addition to technical and environmental factors, the nutritional content of farmed salmon is also a major selling point. Continuous research continues to optimize the formula and nutritional ingredients of feeds. Many breeding companies have begun to explore using plant-based proteins to replace fish meal, improving the health value of products while reducing dependence on marine resources.
With the continuous advancement of farming technology and policy support, Norwegian salmon not only occupies a place in the international market, but also becomes the first choice among consumers around the world. Even so, the entire industry still faces the challenge of how to strike a balance between increasing production and ecological protection.
Currently, the production of farmed salmon is not subject to geographical restrictions. Many countries have begun to invest heavily in this field in an attempt to gain market share. This makes people think about: In this global competition, how should farmers choose to maintain ecology? balance?
