The 9th French Fish Farming Research Days (JRFP) will take place on 4 and 5 February 2026 in Rennes, France. This event is one of the leading technical and scientific gatherings for the French aquaculture sector.

More than just a conference, the JRFP provides a unique forum for exchange between researchers, fish farmers, technical organizations, public authorities and industry professionals. The studies and projects presented help bridge the gap between fundamental research and practical applications in the field.

Producing More in a Context of Increasing Constraints

French fish farming is currently facing several major challenges. Increasing drought episodes, growing pressure on water resources, rising energy costs, and stricter environmental requirements are driving profound changes in production systems.

At the same time, societal expectations regarding food sovereignty and local production are reinforcing the need to develop a high-performing and sustainable French aquaculture sector.

The challenge is no longer simply to produce more, but to produce better.

Water Management: The Primary Driver of Performance

Water remains the most critical factor in the success of fish farming operations. Its quality directly influences fish growth, health, and welfare.

The topics addressed during JRFP 2026 reflect this reality: effluent management, innovative farming systems, nutrition, fish health, genetics, climate change adaptation, and environmental performance optimization.

These research efforts contribute to the development of increasingly effective solutions aimed at:

• Improving farming conditions;
• Reducing water consumption;
• Minimizing effluent discharges;
• Securing production systems;
• Enhancing the economic performance of fish farms.

Innovation Serving the Industry

At Aquaculture France and CHF Aquaculture & Aquariology, we witness every day the importance of mastering water quality parameters for successful fish production.

Oxygenation, CO₂ degassing, biological filtration, water recirculation, and process control are now key tools for improving both technical and environmental performance.

The innovations presented during JRFP play a direct role in advancing professional practices and preparing fish farms for the challenges of the coming decades.

Building the Future of French Fish Farming

In the face of climatic, environmental, and economic challenges, the success of the sector will depend on close collaboration between research, technical development, and production.

JRFP 2026 perfectly illustrates this collective dynamic.

Aquaculture France and CHF Aquaculture & Aquariology are proud to support this evolution and contribute, through their expertise and solutions, to the development of an innovative, efficient, and sustainable French aquaculture industry.

Join us in Rennes on February 4–5, 2026, to help shape the future of fish farming.