Avio Smart Market Stack Limited (ASMS), formerly known as Bartronics India Limited, which has entered into a strategic MOU with Aquasafra Holdings, Inc. (AHI) and Waterfield Farms, Inc. (WFI), USA, to explore the development of technology-driven aquaculture and fisheries ecosystems.

Headquartered in the United States, Aquasafra has developed specialized capabilities in high-performance tilapia genetics, including hybrid seed stock designed for faster growth cycles, higher survival rates, and resilience across diverse farming conditions. Its operating model integrates broodstock development, feed optimization, farm design, and production systems, along with technical advisory and training enabling scalable, commercially viable aquaculture deployments across regions.

This collaboration brings together ASMS’s rural distribution infrastructure and digital ecosystem spanning over 5,000 villages and a connected base of millions of rural participants with Aquasafra’s US-based aquaculture expertise, spanning advanced fish genetics, hatchery systems, and integrated aquaculture and aquaponics solutions, backed by over three decades of industry experience.

The partnership is aimed at building scalable, commercially viable aquaculture models that integrate advanced tilapia genetics, sustainable farming practices, and optimized supply chain linkages. The focus will be on improving productivity, survival rates, and input efficiency across aquaculture operations, while enabling new livelihood opportunities in rural and peri-urban markets.

As part of this initiative, the companies will explore the establishment of regionally adapted hatcheries for high-performance tilapia seed production, deployment of modern aquaculture systems, and integration of aquaponics-based models for climate-resilient agriculture. The collaboration will also evaluate feed optimization partnerships, lake and reservoir stocking programs, and structured capacity-building initiatives for farmers, cooperatives, and agri-entrepreneurs.

The engagement aligns with ASMS’s broader strategy under Project AVIO Agritech to expand into high-value sectors such as fisheries, water resource management, and climate-linked rural enterprises. By leveraging Aquasafra’s proven aquaculture technologies and global operating experience, ASMS aims to build a scalable aquaculture layer within its smart market stack.

Commenting on the development, Dr. Raja Krishnamurthy M, Head – Agri Tech Business, ASMS, said: “Aquaculture represents a significant opportunity to enhance rural incomes and diversify agricultural value chains. This collaboration allows us to combine strong on-ground access with global aquaculture expertise to build scalable and sustainable models across regions.”

The companies will also explore joint research and innovation initiatives focused on disease resistance, climate-resilient production models, and efficient water management systems, with the objective of creating long-term value across commercial and community-driven fisheries programs.