ORGANIZATIONAL AND ECONOMIC MEASURES AND PROPOSALS FOR IMPLEMENTING RECIRCULATION SYSTEMS IN THE AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY IN UKRAINE
Authors: TIUTIUNNYK H.O. 
Published: March 2024

Topicality. Recirculating systems in aquaculture play a vital role in ensuring the sustainability and environmental friendliness of the industry. The European Union actively supports their use, focusing on reducing the negative impact on the environment and achieving strategic goals. Ukrainian legislation also recognizes the importance of using recirculating systems in aquaculture, but institutional support for these systems is insufficient compared to the European Union. Efforts should be made to promote the adoption of recirculating systems and harmonize legislation with European standards to achieve sustainable development in Ukrainian aquaculture.Aim and tasks. The aim of this article is to analyze the challenges and perspectives of developing recirculating systems in aquaculture. The tasks include examining the economic benefits and cost reduction associated with the implementation of recirculating systems, emphasizing the importance of effective communication between governmental and industrial structures, highlighting the need for statistical reporting and monitoring mechanisms, discussing the role of automation and digitalization in monitoring and control, emphasizing the importance of business insurance in aquaculture, and addressing the impact of the Internet on production models and marketing.Materials and Methods. The article is based on the analysis of scientific literature, official documents of the European Union and Ukrainian legislation. To achieve the goal of the article, argumentation, comparative analysis, statement of facts and logical calculations are used.Research results. The research findings demonstrate that the implementation of recirculating systems in aquaculture brings positive economic results, such as increased profits and reduced disease-related expenses. Effective communication between governmental and industrial structures, licensing, and reporting on aquaculture activities are crucial for industry development. Statistical reporting and monitoring mechanisms are necessary to ensure accountability for information provision. Automation and digitalization can be used for monitoring and control in recirculating systems, but qualified personnel and proper site selection are essential to reduce water demand and preserve resources. Business insurance in aquaculture is an important aspect that requires development in Ukraine. The growth of the Internet demands changes in production models and a focus on product standardization and marketing.Conclusion. To overcome the challenges faced by the aquaculture industry, knowledge transfer, innovation promotion, and governmental support are crucial. The integration of information technologies and the concept of "smart" production in intelligent aquaculture farms can improve the quality and efficiency of aquaculture production. Innovative feed sources should be implemented to address the issues in aquaculture. The combination of recirculating systems with the cultivation of algae, vegetables, and plants is an important step towards creating efficient and environmentally friendly food production systems. The application of information technologies and the concept of "smart" production in aquaculture can be a promising approach to overcoming industry challenges and ensuring its future success.