The farm, which opened in 2019, claims to be an example of urban farming and aims to educate city dwellers about food production. Genetic diversity in salmon has declined since the emergence of large-scale fish rearing, according to a study of the wild population in Swedish rivers. Escapees breeding with the wild population produce inferior fish, posing a risk to future wild populations and the environment. Salmon from hatcheries are generally selected for fast growth but lack the survival skills of the wild population. Sign up here for the Animals farmed monthly update to get a roundup of the best farming and food stories across the world and keep up with our investigations.

Source: The Guardian May 10, 2021 15:00 UTC