As a new production year begins, many aquaculture operators across Africa find themselves asking similar questions. What information do we really need to run the farm well? Which decisions were based...
Why feed costs matter most in aquaculture? Feed is the single largest operational expense in aquaculture. For many African farms, feed can represent 50–70% of operating costs, making it the most...
When aquaculture farmers across Africa talk about their greatest challenges, the same issues often rise to the top: feed costs, access to quality seed, infrastructure, and market stability. Yet, an...
When discussing barriers to aquaculture in Africa, the conversation often revolves around feed costs, access to quality seed, aquaculture infrastructure, or farmer training. While these are critical...
In last month’s article, we explored why early profitability (rather than ambitious projections), should be the first milestone in aquaculture development. But achieving that milestone depends on more...
In the drive to build a thriving aquaculture industry in Africa, scale is often seen as the ultimate goal. Ambitious projections, large capital asks, and high-tonnage targets are common. But in our...
Aquaculture in Africa is growing rapidly, but behind the headlines of expansion lies a more complex reality. Across the continent, fish farmers face increasingly unpredictable challenges: from climate...
With growing demand for fish protein, increasing pressure on wild stocks, and rising interest from governments and investors, aquaculture presents an opportunity to strengthen food security, climate...