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Experts from five west African countries gathered Tuesday in Ivory Coast to discuss a plan to introduce tilapia, or the Nile carp, into waters of the Volta basin for fish farming.
“We need to take precautions before undertaking such a large enterprise,” Ivory Coast’s Minister of Animal Production and Fisheries Alphonse Douati told AFP on the sidelines of the meeting.
Douati said that if successfully managed in line with a fish farming scheme drawn up by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the “TIVO project” could deliver a fivefold increase in freshwater fish supplies in the region.
The nations involved in the project are Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali and Togo. The three-day Abidjan meeting was to assess studies of the environmental and biodiversity risks of introducing the carp into the Volta.
Spain has offered a million euros (1.3 million dollars) in funding for the TIVO project.
“The interest is economic and will give breeders stocks that grow faster to put a more interesting product on to the market,” Christopher Nugent, the FAO official responsible for the TIVO scheme, said.
Aquaculture accounts for 50 percent of fish food production in the world but Douati pointed out that the majority comes from Asia.
“Africa has been slow to take off in spite of its rich potential,” he added.
Source: AFP
We want to start TILAPIA FISH FARMING in Ghana. We need your help on how to get a comprehensive business plan for the establishment of the fish farm business in Ghana. A suitable site for the farm has been acquired at Sogakope in the Volta Region near the Volta Lake in Ghana – West Africa.
OUR BACKGROUND:
Cyril Ackumey who holds a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy from the Cape Coast Polytechnic, Cape Coast –Ghana.
Former Accounts Monitoring Officer – Accounts Department of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi – Ghana.
Peter Amuzu who holds a BSc. Biological Sciences from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi-Ghana. Former Production Supervisor – Milk Production Department of Nestle Ghana Limited. Accra – Ghana.
Any assistance I am interested in hearing from business partner interested in Fish Farming in
I am also interested in any document concerning Tilapia farming. I want to be convince that the venture is viable
i think u should start on a small scale if u can or partner with someone with hand on experience in this industry.better still u may choose to under study somebody who has a fish farm to really have a grip on the logistics required to make profit.profitability in any business depends on ur ability to control cost(especially production to meet the demand of an already established market contact will help) in any industry. Tilapia should be profitable or no body would have taken the initiative to invest in it.
I had worked in Lake volta ghana on tilapia, its really a promising industry. I specialized in tilapia hatchery, nursety and grow-out.
Hi, I have quite a good working knowledge of tilapia farming. I actually own one in Senchi in the eastern region. I am very open and would not mind sharing any information I have.
Feel free to contact.
I am intrested in the tilapia farming and would like to invest in this business, I have the capital but want someone with an efficient knowlege to convince me to partner with him/her.
I am presently doing a small fish farming project with my partner on a 5 acre Island on the Volta lake in Ghana. I have a BSc in Agricultural Economics and am currently pursuing my LLB. My partner also has a BA. We intend to out compete Tropo Farms (the largest fish farm in Ghana), in the next few years. My partner has a long term lease for the Island and we are seeking an investor to partner us in this venture. +233-244-872809, rasjeliu@gmail.com
I would like to know how much investment is needed in a Tilapia fish farm. I am a Kenyan and would like to start a fish farm in Mombasa which is a coastal Town. I would like to supply 5000 fish monthly to the market. I have 13 acres of land
Looking for a consultant in Pond construction , and fish farming in Accra Ghana area.
A Small sized backyard pond stocked with Tilapia, Red Snapper and looking to also breed Shrimp.
Interested in growing this business to provide jobs, nutrition and looking for an experienced adviser.
Good Evening fellows,
I am looking for the perfect location(s) of buying directly from the fish farmer(s) and selling the fish to the right customers in town(s). Please help.
I am interested in fish farming in the volta region in ghana. Does any one know where I can see examples of a business plan? Thinking about farming talapia and shrimps. Also I have no experience so would be interested in what type of study I could take up to get more knowledge. If viable in the future would like to start very small as a business/hobby and develope from there.
Grateful for any advice.
i am a fish farmer at Avegameon the volta lake. fish farming is very viable yet is a very risky business which requires a lot of expertise and capital investments. Most people talk about going into the business but hence i have not ever heard anyone talk about marketing which in the end brings the money.
tropo farms and west africa have done tremendously well and we need to give them thaty aco the newcomers is accolade. we will be better if everyone can eat fish in this country and later export the surplkus to earn aforeign exchange.My advice to the new entrants is BE WELL INFORMED
interested in fish faqrming in Kumasi area. Any advice and how much is start up
I am keen to start Tilapia small farm at my back yard in Accra I am worried about feeding and water safe. Can some one help to advise me on farm plan