The 2020 Tilapia Industrial Conference is scheduled to take place in Maonan district of Maoming in late July, according to the event's preparatory working meeting on July 15.

The event aims to further expand the popularity and brand influence of Maonan tilapia, promote the construction of tilapia sales channels, accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas in Maonan district, as well as advance the rural revitalization of Maoming.

In recent years, Maonan has been boosting the development of its tilapia industry, launching a series of favorable policies, which has led to several achievements.

There are currently more than 50 high-quality varieties of tilapia in Maonan, such as "Ji Ao Tilapia," which was cultivated by Guangdong Maoming Weiye Tilapia Breeding Farm and recognized as a "National New Aquatic Product Variety" by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in 2015.

Maonan has two national tilapia breeding farms, of which one is under construction, as well as two provincial-level tilapia breeding farms. There are also more than 30 tilapia farms that cover a continuous area of more than 100 mu (6.67 hectares), as well as 12 specialized cooperatives in the district.

The tilapia-related products, including frozen tilapia fillets, fish oil, and fish meals, have been exported to 49 countries and regions around the world.