The surface of the water is calm, and the fish move through it peacefully. The landscape feels quiet and undisturbed. But behind this peaceful scene, everyday work is constantly underway: feeding, harvesting, transport and all the routine tasks that make efficient fish farming possible. Today, traditional expertise must be supported by modern technology and well-organised operations. The modernisation of the Nagyatád Fish Farm, operated by V-95 Ltd., was supported by a project co-financed by the

The development of the Akasztó fish farm demonstrates how a traditional fish farm can become a true example of modern, sustainable aquaculture. An EU-funded project supported the improvement of fish farming efficiency, the modernization of production processes, and the long-term sustainability of the farm’s operations in Akasztó. The investment strengthens the farm’s competitiveness while also addressing environmental challenges. One key element of the development was the modernization of feeding and storage infrastructure. As part of

The National Food Chain Safety Office (Nébih) has successfully completed a major multi-year development under the Széchenyi 2020 programme: the Fisheries Management System is now fully operational. The objective was straightforward yet essential—to create a modern digital system that helps safeguard Hungary’s fish stocks, supports responsible fish farmers and anglers, and makes fisheries inspections more efficient and effective. Implemented between 2017 and 2023, this flagship project resulted in the launch of an intelligent, integrated database

As casual, perhaps slightly romantic observers, we often picture fish farming as a nature-based activity: quiet ponds, calm water, and fish swimming peacefully below the surface. In reality, modern aquaculture is far more complex. It is a high-level production industry governed by strict food-safety, technological, and business standards. Aranyponty Zrt. (in English: Golden Carp Ltd.) completed an EU-funded HFOP project at its Rétimajor site. The company had long been operating both extensive and intensive fish-farming

New equipment funded by the European Union is helping a family-run fish farm improve its production infrastructure and increase the efficiency of its fish farming operations. Wieslawa Józefa Szabó, a sole proprietor, has successfully applied for funding several times through the Hungarian Fisheries Operational Programme, using the support to make significant improvements to her fish farm. With the grants received, she built several small ponds, enabling the introduction of pond-based recirculation systems and more intensive

Szomor Eco-Farm has implemented a comprehensive development program for its fish farming sector with the support of European Union funding. This investment included not only the reconstruction of fishponds but also the renovation of service roads and wintering ponds, as well as the acquisition of state-of-the-art production equipment. Szomor Eco-Farm operates in a diverse range of fields, managing an organic farm, a meat farm, and a rapidly developing fish farming business. The story began in

For the growth of domestic fish consumption and demand, it is essential that fish processing plants operate in a modern environment with new equipment. The Bajcshal Kft. (its formal name was Győri Előre Fisheries Cooperative) successfully implemented developments with EU grants for fish processing and competitive productivity, which strengthen the company’s further modernisation processes. As part of the project, Bajcshal Kft. primarily carried out the expansion and reconstruction of their facility. The floor area of

One of the call for proposals of the Hungarian Fisheries Operational Programme (MAHOP) has set the conservation and enhancement of nature and biodiversity, as well as the preservation of landscape elements as its objectives. In its project, Tógazda Halászati Ltd. has taken into account all the environmental aspects that help to preserve the ecosystem of the pond and promote sustainable pond management. In the 2014-2020 programming period, Hungary has launched the “Wetland and Waterbird Habitat

The Hungarian Fisheries Operational Programme has supported a research project aimed at improving fish production in Hungary, in the spirit of environmental protection and sustainability. The project has developed several new technologies and methods to make fish farms more efficient and competitive. Fishing is a specific field whose results are apparently only understood by professionals, but healthier products and environmental goals also have a positive impact on the lives of consumers. One of the main

One of the largest domestic African catfish farming companies has developed its fish processing plant in Tiszacsege with the support of the Hungarian Fisheries Management Operational Program. During the project, technological improvements and equipment investments were implemented, allowing the company to introduce products with longer shelf life and higher added value to the domestic market. Szarvas-Fish Ltd. was established in 1993. Its main activities include the breeding, processing, and distribution of African catfish, whose meat