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A facility in Elazig, where four species of sturgeon are raised in Keban Dam Lake, aims to become a production hub for caviar. The ongoing efforts at the facility stand out as part of a broader strategy to produce high-value-added aquaculture products. Sturgeon farming requires patience and technical expertise due to its lengthy production cycle.
Water temperature, oxygen levels, and feeding conditions are closely monitored throughout the facility. This controlled environment is designed to support healthy growth and maintain product quality.
Caviar can only be harvested once sturgeon reach a certain level of maturity. Specialist teams oversee each stage of the process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Officials say that once the facility reaches full capacity, it is expected to help reduce reliance on imported caviar. Expanding domestic production is also seen as a way to create cost advantages for the sector.
The operation contributes to employment in Elazig while generating new economic activity in the aquaculture sector. It is also expected to support regional development through related industries.
With increased production capacity, the facility plans to expand into international markets. European and Middle Eastern countries are among the primary export targets.
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