Title | Tilapia Aquaculture in Ghana: Ponds Can Contribute More to Overall Production, Food Security |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Frimpong, EA, Fynn, IEM |
Magazine | Global Aquaculture Advocate |
Volume | 17 |
Issue Number | 4 |
Pagination | 38 - 41 |
Date Published | 2014 |
Abstract | Aquaculture in Ghana has over-come its historic fits and starts and is helping to narrow the gap between domestic seafood production and consumption. Production is based on Nile tilapia, with 90% of the reported volume raised in cages. Although low productivity and potential under-reporting of pond numbers are limiting the contributions of pond aquaculture, the sector has huge potential to expand and reduce the cost of tilapia. Updated and expanded extension services could help address numerous problems in the sector. |
URL | https://www.aquaculturealliance.org/advocate/ |
Notice of Publication Number | NOP 14-A09 (English) |