Carp

Carp farming in Central and Eastern Europe takes place mainly in ponds and has low energy requirements. Farming depends on external feed, which consists primarily of grains and contains very few marine ingredients.

Waste discharge from the ponds is moderate, and the ponds can provide habitat for other species and contribute to healthy soils. However, carp can pose a risk to native species and ecosystems, and lethal control of cormorants may take place at farms. No large-scale disease outbreaks or problems with parasite transmission have been reported.

Management of European carp farming is largely effective and addresses the main risks associated with farming. No BAP, ASC or GlobalG.A.P. certification is available, but approximately 9% of production follows organic standards.