Russian government to subsidize domestic salmon smolt production

The move is part of the government's efforts to significantly increase domestic smolt production for the salmon farming sector and cut dependence on imports.

Russian salmon farmer Inarctica's smolt plant in Kondopoga, Karelia, northwest Russia.
Russian salmon farmer Inarctica's smolt plant in Kondopoga, Karelia, northwest Russia.Photo: Inarctica
Published 5 March 2025, 22:16Updated 5 March 2025, 22:16
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