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WAVU is transforming Kenyan aquaculture by connecting farmers to markets, financing, and training 🐟🌍 The startup supplies feed and fingerlings to boost fish production and farmer profitability 🎣📈 Its digital platform links farmers to buyers, ensuring fair prices and efficient market access 💻🤝 WAVU aims to modernise aquaculture, tackle market gaps, and strengthen food security in Kenya 🌱🇰🇪 Read the full article by Rob Fletcher here: https://lnkd.in/dz3mfNA7 #aquaculture #kenya #africa #fishfarming #foodsecurity

Based on the aim of improving food security in Sub-Saharan Africa, the A.L.P.H.A. Plus initiative with the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, is exploring opportunities to scale up fish production in Sub-Saharan Africa to support the growth of the aquaculture sector. #ALPHAPlus #SSA #Zoetis #Aquaculture #AquacultureAfrica

Ganvié, Benin🇧🇯. The Toufin people developed an aquaculture technique 🐠 in the 17th century for food security after they took refuge in Lake Nokoue to escape the slave trade.🏃🏾♂️ To build the ‘Akafa’, branches of leaves 🍃 , in this case Acacia, are stuck into the seabed (brackish water) to serve as a fish trap and breeding area. 🎣 With no feeding and no anti-biotics 💊each pen yields fish for at least three months 🎣& has been doing so for over 200 years 📆 This an alternative to destructive aquaculture practices where trawlers 🚢 empty the ocean to make fishmeal for aquaculture farms; & toxic chemicals also are used to try keep the fish healthy. ☠️ African solutions for global problems 🏆 #aquaculture #FAO #WFP #Seashepherd #foodsecurity #benin #environmentaljustice #IUU #salmonfarming

The WorldFish Myanmar operating Feed the Future Burma Fish for Livelihoods Project has focused on the developing livelihoods of small-scale aquaculture farmers(SSA) of upcountry Burma in which part of the activities encourage the consumption of Small Indigenous Species(SIS) co-raised in the fishponds with targeted species technically supported by the WorldFish and it's implementation partners in six states. Hence, stinging catfish, Heteropneustes fossilis are big among SIS. For its nationwide distribution and favorable handpick in both raw and smoked forms by consumers, the recruitment in natural waters is timely required before extinct threatened by overfishing and electrofishing. A recent inter-States visit last August by selected SSAs was a good opportunity to demonstrate the induced breeding of stinging catfish under a controlled environment conducted by participants as initiative trials. Further trials shall be carried out in favor of the actual season in coming years.

𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🐟 With a 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝟵 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬, we expect aquaculture to become an increasingly important source of human protein in the years to come. 🌏 That’s why we have been present in all key segments of the sector for several years, in both 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, and we continue to work to help farmers meet this growing demand in a sustainable way. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻: ✔️ prevention of the main aquaculture diseases, for a more harmonious and sustainable growth of the species; ✔️ protocols adapted to the specificities of farms; ✔️ investing in research to develop innovative preventive solutions. Discover our commitment to aquaculture ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ecGFKVJR #Virbac #Aquaculture #Sustainability

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How do you manage your aqua enterprise finances? In partnership with Farm Africa today, we got to present two new modules for validation: The Micro Enterprises BDS Training Manual and Small and Medium Enterprises in Aquaculture. These resources are designed to enhance financial management and support growth in the aquaculture sector. Be on the lookout for more details. #AquaFinance #FarmAfrica #Aquaculture #EnterpriseDevelopment #InnovationInAquaculture

#WhatCaughtMyEye This Week: Aquaculture in Africa is on a Roll During a recent conversation with a lady working for a supplier of aquafeed and aquaculture inputs in Kenya, she reflected on how challenging it was to explain her job to friends just a decade ago. Aquaculture was a relatively obscure industry back then, but so much has changed! Aquaculture Development in Africa Although aquaculture development in Kenya—and across the continent—remains in its infancy, there’s no denying the impressive progress we've seen. Aquaculture production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has grown at an annual average rate of 11% since 2000, nearly double the global rate. Even more promising, the Africa aquafeed market is projected to reach US$13.52 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3% (2020-2025). Driving Growth Government-led programs and donor-funded initiatives are rapidly changing the aquaculture landscape in Africa, opening up tremendous opportunities for aquafeed production to flourish. Programs like the IFAD-led Aquaculture Business Development Program (ABDP) in Kenya and the World Bank-led South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Program (SWIOFish) are prime examples of this transformative impact. It’s exciting to witness how far the industry has come, and I can’t wait to see where it goes next!  #Aquaculture #Aquafeed #SustainableFisheries #Agribusiness #BlueEconomy #AquacultureDevelopment #FisheriesGovernance

🦐🐟 Aquatic animal & algae production was never higher Aquaculture production reached a new record and surpassing capture fisheries output for the first time. In last 20 years, annual growth of aquatic animals was ~5% globally, led by Africa (8.3%), LatAm (7.7%) and Asia (5%). Asia contributed to 91% of aquaculture production, followed by LatAm and Europe. Contributing to food security. Top 10 producing countries account for +90% of global output: China, Indonesia, India, Vietnam... About 89% of aquatic production is used for human consumption, about 20.7 kg per capita (from 9.1kg in 1961). Remainder is primarily utilized for non-food, such as fishmeal and fish oil. Global consumption grows 2x as fast as population. More in Kemiex #aquaculture #animalnutrition #veterinarymedicine

Post #4: Why Has Africa’s Aquaculture Potential Not Been Realized? Africa produced an estimated 2.3 million tonnes of aquatic animals in 2022, representing just 2.4% of global aquaculture production (FAO, 2024). Yet, the continent has the capacity to produce nearly 300 times the current global volume of farmed fish (Brummett et al., 2008). Why this paradox? After over 20 years in the field, here are some key constraints I’ve observed in aquaculture development across Africa: 1. Limited availability of quality fry 2. Scarcity of affordable, high-quality feed 3. Gaps in technical know-how and skilled labour 4. Insufficient training and extension services 5. Underdeveloped market systems 6. Lack of supportive policies I will be diving deeper into each of these challenges in the coming days. In the meantime, what other obstacles have you encountered? Share your thoughts in the comments! #Aquaculture #Africa #SustainableDevelopment #FoodSecurity #Aquapreneurship #Fish #Tilapia