{"id":7468,"date":"2020-10-19T11:03:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T10:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=7468"},"modified":"2020-10-19T15:15:43","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T14:15:43","slug":"e5-37m-to-improve-the-sustainability-of-aquaculture-in-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/e5-37m-to-improve-the-sustainability-of-aquaculture-in-denmark\/7468\/","title":{"rendered":"\u20ac5.37m to improve the sustainability of aquaculture in Denmark"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Danish Fisheries Agency has announced the launch of a new grant scheme, worth \u20ac5.37m, to improve the sustainability of aquaculture facilities and stimulate the growth of the sector.<\/h2>\n

Financed under the European Maritime and Fisheries development fund<\/a>, the scheme will further the sustainability of aquaculture, whilst also increasing productivity and resource efficiency. The Danish Fisheries Agency<\/a> has stressed the importance of converting existing aquaculture facilities to reduce the emission of nitrogen, phosphorus, and organic material.<\/p>\n

Existing salt and freshwater fish farms, including organic fish farms and FREA facilities, can apply for grants under the scheme. Those who wish to apply for the subsidy scheme must submit their applications before 7 January 2021. Projects that are eligible for this scheme must:<\/p>\n