New rules could turbo-charge Brazil's tilapia production to record highs

Removing the need for environmental licensing would help producers expand and hit a milestone the industry has long targeted.

Francisco Medeiros, president of aquacutlture trade body Peixe BR (left) with Senator Zequinha Marinho who is putting the bill before lawmakers.
Francisco Medeiros, president of aquacutlture trade body Peixe BR (left) with Senator Zequinha Marinho who is putting the bill before lawmakers.Foto: Peixe BR
Published 8 March 2021, 13:46Updated 8 March 2021, 13:56
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