Center for Small-Scale Fish Farming

Can more Swedish farms and municipalities produce their own fish? Interest in small-scale, land-based fish farming is growing. At Nuntorp Farm in Dalsland, a knowledge and testing environment is now being developed to make it easier for more people to explore the possibilities of local fish production.

Sweden currently imports a large portion of the fish we eat. At the same time, there is potential to produce more fish locally, strengthen our food security, and create new business opportunities in rural areas.

Through collaboration between the agricultural sector, research institutions, the business community, and public sector actors, we aim to help develop small-scale land-based fish farming as part of the sustainable food system of the future.

Land-based fish farming—how does it work?

Using recirculating aquaculture systems, known as RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture Systems), fish can be raised on land in a controlled environment where the water is purified and reused.

This technology opens up opportunities for fish production in places where traditional aquaculture is not possible. For farmers, fish farming can serve as a complement to their existing operations, while municipalities and other stakeholders can explore new ways to strengthen the local food supply.

There are also opportunities to develop circular solutions in which, for example, nutrients and residual flows from production are utilized.

Nuntorp—a place for knowledge, development, and collaboration

A center for small-scale fish farming is being established at Nuntorp Farm, starting with a test and demonstration facility.

This is a place where farmers, businesses, researchers, educational institutions, and other interested parties can come together, share knowledge, and explore the conditions for land-based fish production.

The work encompasses not only technology and fish health, but also economics, business models, processing, and the market. The goal is to create better conditions so that more people can move from having an interest to actually establishing a business.

Strong Interest in Small-Scale Fish Farming

On October 2, 2026, farmers, researchers, companies, and other stakeholders gathered at Nuntorp Farm for an industry event on small-scale land-based fish farming. The number of participants was nearly double what had been planned.

The event highlighted a significant need for knowledge about the entire supply chain—from technology and production to finance, processing, and sales. Through lectures, workshops, and facility tours, participants had the opportunity to exchange experiences and identify issues to address further.

These experiences will serve as an important foundation for continued efforts to develop knowledge, partnerships, and new opportunities for small-scale fish production.

Curious about the possibilities?

An increasing number of stakeholders are exploring how local fish farming could become part of the food supply of the future.

Are you involved with a municipality, a farm, a business, or another organization and would like to learn more about the possibilities of small-scale land-based fish farming? Please feel free to contact us to discuss ideas, knowledge needs, and potential collaborations.

Learn more about the project at Gröna Klustret