Ghana’s rapidly growing aquaculture production (Figure 1) has made the country the second-largest tilapia producer in Africa. Several factors account for this growth—including the introduction of the improved Akosombo strain, government interventions, new local feed production companies, and increasing local demand—but the main driver is the establishment of large-scale commercial cage production on Lake Volta. […]
Impact of fish feed formulation training on feed use and farmers’ income: Evidence from Ghana
Feed accounts for 60–80% of tilapia production costs, and high feed cost and limited feed access are major issues faced by fish farmers. A potential solution is for farmers to produce their own feeds using cheaper and locally available ingredients. This paper evaluates the feed formulation training implemented in Ghana as part of the Fisheries […]
Characterization of fish farming practices and performance: Baseline study and implications for accelerating aquaculture development in Ghana
Over the past decade, the aquaculture sector in Ghana has experienced tremendous growth—driven mainly by large-scale cage farms—but it has been unclear how the rural poor have shared in this growth. A research project conducted has been initiated to help diagnose, design, and test interventions for better inclusion of the rural poor, women, and youth […]
Ghana Agricultural News Digest – October 19, 2015
Below are some current developments on agriculture in Africa: Agricultural Issues Food Prices Lower for Longer FAO Maps Decline in both Trade Volumes and Volatility for Key Agricultural Commodities Agricultural commodities are going through a period of lower and less volatile prices, according to the FAO Food Outlook. After several dramatic upward price spikes from […]