The Secretary of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia, Federico Schattenhofer, together with part of his technical team, visited the “Pezcampero” aquaculture farm, a family business dedicated to fish farming, located on the outskirts of the city.
The hosts were Diego and Sebastián Almará, owners of the business, which has been growing strongly since 2021 in the breeding of pacu, taking advantage of the benefits of thermal water for aquaculture development. Currently, “Pezcampero” produces fry and juveniles for fattening, reaching an annual production of approximately 7,000 kilograms, and marketing them both on the Uruguay and Paraná coasts.
During the visit, key aspects were discussed to continue strengthening these types of productive initiatives, which not only generate genuine employment but also contribute to the economic development of Concordia and the province as a whole. The fish farming activity, driven by ventures such as “Pezcampero”, uses local resources in a sustainable way and has a positive impact on regional marketing chains, consolidating itself as a strategic sector with great growth projection.
“The work carried out by this family is an example of local productive innovation with regional impact,” stated Secretary Schattenhofer. “From the municipality, we will support in every way possible so that they can continue to grow, generating employment, added value, and food sovereignty from Concordia,” he expressed.
For his part, Sebastián Almará valued the presence of the authorities: “It is very important that our effort is recognized and that it is understood that fish farming can be a viable productive outlet. It motivates us to continue betting on work and local development.”
Fish farming, as an expanding activity, represents a strategic opportunity for Concordia, not only for its economic potential but also for its contribution to productive diversification and the sustainable use of the region's thermal resources.
The hosts were Diego and Sebastián Almará, owners of the business, which has been growing strongly since 2021 in the breeding of pacu, taking advantage of the benefits of thermal water for aquaculture development. Currently, “Pezcampero” produces fry and juveniles for fattening, reaching an annual production of approximately 7,000 kilograms, and marketing them both on the Uruguay and Paraná coasts.
During the visit, key aspects were discussed to continue strengthening these types of productive initiatives, which not only generate genuine employment but also contribute to the economic development of Concordia and the province as a whole. The fish farming activity, driven by ventures such as “Pezcampero”, uses local resources in a sustainable way and has a positive impact on regional marketing chains, consolidating itself as a strategic sector with great growth projection.
“The work carried out by this family is an example of local productive innovation with regional impact,” stated Secretary Schattenhofer. “From the municipality, we will support in every way possible so that they can continue to grow, generating employment, added value, and food sovereignty from Concordia,” he expressed.
For his part, Sebastián Almará valued the presence of the authorities: “It is very important that our effort is recognized and that it is understood that fish farming can be a viable productive outlet. It motivates us to continue betting on work and local development.”
Fish farming, as an expanding activity, represents a strategic opportunity for Concordia, not only for its economic potential but also for its contribution to productive diversification and the sustainable use of the region's thermal resources.