15. The farming of carp is near to its northern limit of economic feasibility in the UK and the industry is small, less integrated than salmon and trout farming, and caters as much for sport and ornamental pond use as for food production. In the UK in 1993 there were 175 registered farms which reared carp and total production for food and angling use was 76 tonnes. Carp are farmed extensively in Central Europe and, in terms of total European production, UK output is low.