TitleEconomic analysis of Nile tilapia production in Ghana
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2007
AuthorsKaliba, AR, Amisah, S, Kumah, L, Quagrainie, KK
JournalQuarterly Journal of International Agriculture
Volume46
Issue2
Pagination105 - 117
Date Published2007
Keywordseconomic analysis, economic profitability, Ghana, Nile tilapia
Abstract

Economic profitability of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) production in Ghana was analyzed using a dynamic model that simulates individual fish growth and takes fish population dynamics in the pond into account. The results suggest that the current practiced mixed-sex tilapia culture with catfish predation was economically sustainable. However, to increase returns on investments, extension efforts should be geared towards developing a Nile tilapia production system that is based on a hand-sexed all-male tilapia culture. Other fundamentals include pond studies to determine optimal pond size, availability of affordable feed and quality fingerlings. Under an improved production system, profits are high enough to justify investment through borrowed capital.

URLhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/289434979_Economic_analysis_of_Nile_tilapia_production_in_Ghana
Notice of Publication Number

NOP 07-230 (English)