Aquaculture projects expand tilapia production in Mexico and Honduras

Aquaculture initiatives are being expanded in Mexico and Honduras to support local economies and food production.

In Zimapán, Mexico, the “Invierte en Ti, Invierte en Hidalgo” program has supported the launch of the “El Barranquito” aquaculture pond in La Cruz. Managed by a newly formed cooperative, the project focuses on breeding and selling tilapia. The initiative, supported by the Secretariat of Welfare and Social Inclusion (Sebiso), aims to provide self-employment and income opportunities for migrant families and their communities. The pond expects an annual production of between 1.5 and 2 tons of tilapia.

In Comayagua, Honduras, an investment of 2.5 million lempiras is being used to reactivate the El Carao National Research Center in Playitas. Managed by the Secretariat of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG), the project aims to increase the production of tilapia fingerlings to reduce costs for local producers. Gray tilapia fingerlings are expected to be available in October, followed by red tilapia in November. The initiative seeks to strengthen the aquaculture sector, particularly in departments like La Paz and Cortés where tilapia farming is a vital source of income.