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Learning Before Scaling: Why Aquaculture Education Is Fundamental to Viability in Africa

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 than just good design and technical inputs. It depends on education. From hatchery to harvest, aquaculture is a knowledge-intensive enterprise. Success hinges not only on what systems …

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Why Early Profitability Matters in African Aquaculture

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 experience at ACMS, the most successful aquaculture businesses – especially in emerging markets – don’t necessarily start big. They start smart. The Risk …

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EDUCATION AS RISK MANAGEMENT IN AFRICAN AQUACULTURE

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 variability and input price volatility to limited access to finance and rising market competition. Yet while many support efforts focus on improving technical skills like feeding or …

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