Nairobi: The aquaculture industry in Africa is on the verge of transformative growth with the launch of the Aquaculture Network for Africa (ANAF), a strategic initiative aimed at providing a…
Naivasha, Kenya: The African continent’s vast water resources present a promising solution to address food security and poverty eradication through the development of aquaculture. Dr. Huyam Salim, Director of the…
The Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) has achieved a significant breakthrough by developing a genetically improved Nile tilapia strain through a targeted breeding program. This newly introduced breed…
Addressing the challenges of escalating food costs and enhancing school nutrition programs, the Aquaculture Business Development Program (ABDP) has introduced tilapia pond fish farming in schools across Kisumu County. In…
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s (UAPB) aquaculture and fisheries program successfully conducted a study abroad initiative with Valley View University in Ghana. The program, supported by a grant…
Researchers from UC Santa Barbara suggests that African countries could significantly boost economic benefits and safeguard marine biodiversity by forming a collaborative “fish cartel.” The research, published in Nature Communications,…
Nyanza Region: President William Ruto initiated a four-day development tour of the Nyanza Region, focusing on escalating investments in aquaculture to stimulate the economy. The tour began with the inauguration…
Ghana is on the brink of a revolutionary change in aquaculture as researchers and industry stakeholders collaborate to develop alternative, cost-effective fish feed. The high cost of commercial fish feed,…
Yalelo Limited, Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest fully-integrated aquaculture company, is tackling one of the major obstacles hindering the expansion of Africa’s aquaculture potential. Recognizing the critical role of technology in transforming…
Africa currently contributes a mere 2 percent to the world’s farmed seafood production, with an estimated annual output of 2.3 million metric tons. However, experts believe the continent has the…