Viking Aquaculture is committed to the sustainable development of freshwater aquaculture and mariculture, as well as responsible farming practices within these sectors.
The South African Government is invested in working in partnership with the aquaculture industry to achieve maximum sustainable growth to meet the significant investment and employment opportunities to rural economic expectations.
At the same time, the South and Southern African freshwater aquaculture industries are strengthened by the available resources, market factors, agricultural infrastructure, small technology, international partnerships and collaborations as well as socio-economic factors. The development of the sector is dependent on the availability and successful integration of natural, human and economic resources.
The Freshwater Aquaculture Policy is designed to facilitate the development of a united and prosperous freshwater aquaculture sector. The policy has the capacity to unify and simplify aquaculture legislation, regulation and to facilitate the sustainable and equitable use of aquatic resources.
Indirectly, the policy will provide guidance on the quality and promotion of freshwater aquaculture products to export markets, the promotion and regulation of foreign investment in South African freshwater aquaculture and its role in achieving compliance with international treaties, protocols and policies.
Viking Aquaculture works with relevant parties to ensure this policy is adhered to and upheld throughout its farming, production, management and export processes.
Marine aquaculture - also called mariculture - refers to the farming of animals and plants in seawater including oysters, mussels, finfish, ...