Opened project
Project leader:
Nicholas Beaudreau
Contest:
Genomics integration program – Agriculture and biofood, forestry and environment
Sector:
Agrifood
Budget:
314 161,00 $
Start date:
01 July 2025
End date:
30 June 2027
User: Aquaboreal Fish farming, or pisciculture, is a fast-growing industry worldwide. Although Québec has a territory favourable to the development of this industry, it does not produce enough fish to meet demand. Fish farming, however, is gaining ground in Québec, particularly with the arrival of companies such as Aquaboreal. The company plans to set up the first land-based salmon farm, aiming for a production of 10,000 tonnes per year by 2028. To support the growth(...)