Section 7 F1
United Kingdom
Organic production of penaeid shrimps and freshwater prawns ( Macrobrachium spp.):
| Establishment of production unit/s | Location to be in sterile clay areas to minimise environmental impact of pond construction. Ponds to be built with the natural pre-existing clay. Mangrove destruction is not permitted. |
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| Conversion time | Six months per pond, corresponding to the normal lifespan of a farmed shrimp. |
| Broodstock origin | A minimum of half the broodstock shall be domesticated after three years operating The remainder is to be pathogen free wild broodstock originating from sustainable fisheries. A compulsory screening to be implemented on the first and second generation prior to introducing to the farm. |
| Eyestalk ablation | Is prohibited. |
| Maximum on farm stocking densities and production limits | Seeding: maximum 22 post larvae/m 2 Maximum instantaneous biomass: 240 g/m 2 |