Evaluation and best practices of the training workshops Tomas Policar and other partners from WP3 Annual Trafoon Meeting, November 12 – 13, 2015, Athens, Greek

TRAFOON project is funded by the European Community's Seventh Framework Programme (FP7/ ) under grant agreement no Training workshop "INNOVATION IN TRADITIONAL FISH PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY„ organized by the Institute of Ichthyobiology and Aquaculture at Gołysz and the Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn Ustroń, June 2015

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia Training workshop: "Innovation in traditional fish production technology" - in total, 38 participants representing mainly fishery + 12 training experts, - main topic: innovation and development of Polish aquaculture and fish processing with respect of traditional character, The most interesting topics: - analysis of Polish fish market, - development and certification of new fish products, - promotion of fish consumption, - using of non-production functions of pond included tourism, - diversification of fish production, - support of RTD and SME cooperation, - transfer knowledge and training

Potential of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for Czech fishery production. September 1 – 2, 2015, Vodňany (Czech Republic) University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters, Czech Republic Czech Republic

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia  In total, 106 participants from 42 companies related to fisheries and agriculture + 16 training experts (invited Czech, Danish, Portugal and Swiss speakers),  Small exhibition of companies producing different aquaculture technology and equipments,  practical training in different fish facilities of University of South Bohemia, Fish Farm Bohemia, Trout Farm Mlýny, Anapartners related to: Training workshop: Potential of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for Czech fishery production. - out of season spawning and controlled fish reproduction, - effective larval and juvenile culture of new species, - optimization of feeding technology, - practical design and building RAS and construction of main components.

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia Main theoretical topics were discussed: - Development of recirculating aquaculture systems in Europe, - Economic aspects of intensive fish farming, - Practical experience with different types of RAS, - Support of entrepreneurship and enhancing of competitiveness, - Biological and technological aspects of suitable fish species used in RAS (including repro, nutrition etc.), - Domestication fish process in RAS, - Methods and techniques used in intensive aquaculture. Training workshop: Potential of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for Czech fishery production.

Potential of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for Czech fishery production. Training part – excursion to fish farms in Germany 21 st – 24 th September 2015

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia Four days excursion with the aim to visit practical intensive aquaculture farm dealing with: - intensive carp, trout, sturgeon and pikeperch production, - fish processing and production of different tradition products including caviar production, - ecotourism including angling, picnic, swimming and relaxation. Excursion to fish farms in Germany 21 st – 24 th September 2015 The aim was mainly: - increase practical knowledge about intensive aquaculture and support Czech - German cooperation, In total, 19 participants from 8 fish farms + 1 RTD institution.

Training Workshop in Olsztyn Health management of cultured fish in terms of food quality and safety 21 th September Fish health management 22 nd September Quality and safety of fish products Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn and Institute of Ichthyobiology and Aquaculture, Polish Academy of Science in Gołysz TRAFOON project is funded by the European Community's Programme (FP7/ ) under grant agreement no

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia Training workshop: „Health management of cultured fish in terms of food quality and safety“ - In total, 44 participants including 14 experts (32%) and 30 trained specialist (68%), gender structure: women (34%) and men (66%) or 60% of participants from SMEs and 40% RTD.  the shortage of medicines approved for the use in fish culture in Poland,  potential for wide introduction of probiotics and elimination of antibiotics,  wrong identification of EM (effective microorganisms) as probiotic,  unwanted drug residues and toxins (heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides and others) in fish tissues,  malachite green has been still serious residue detected in different fish tissue – this treatment is not used long time X what are potential sources of contamination?  Development of new cooperation between RTD and SMEs. The most relevant topics

„Ponds of South Bohemia and Waldviertel – production constituent and important component of the life in both regions“ Workshop supported by TRAFOON and RVO projects 14 th – 15 th October 2015, Vodňany, Czech Republic

Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia  in total, 24 participants from 9 companies related to fisheries, agriculture and ecotourism + 9 training experts (invited Czech and Austrian speakers),  training was organized with cooperation of Austrian Federal Agency for Water protection and Fishery, Training workshop: Ponds of South Bohemia and Waldviertel regions The main aim was: - Support of international cooperation between Czech and Austrian fish farmers, - Development more effective traditional pond carps aquaculture and its diversification, - Support of non-production functions of ponds and promotion of ecotourism in fish farms.

“Health aspects of commercial fish farming” December 3, 2015, Vodňany (Czech Republic) University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters “Improvement of fish feed and feeding techniques, fish processing, labeling and marketing of fish products” February 1 – 2, 2016, Vodňany (Czech Republic) University of South Bohemia, Faculty of Fisheries and Protection of Waters Two planned training workshops will be held

Thank you for your attention !!! 14 Annual Trafoon Meeting, October 22 – 23, 2014, Belgrade, Serbia