Evolution of Fish Farming in Ghana: A Historical Overview

Fish farming in Ghana has a rich history dating back to the 1950s. The industry has evolved significantly over the decades, from traditional methods to modern practices like low-input commercial farming. Despite challenges like lack of technical support, the sector has shown growth with a focus on key species and improved techniques. Initiatives such as catfish tanks, tilapia breeders, and the use of extruded feeds have contributed to the development of aquaculture in Ghana.

• Fish Farming
• Ghana
• Aquaculture
• Evolution
• History

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1. Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana Aquaculture in Ghana KNUST-SUA International Conference on Higher Education in Africa, 28- 30 September 2022, Moshi, Tanzania Daniel Adjei-Boateng, Regina Edziyie and William Oduro

2. Fish Farming in Ghana Started in the 1950 70 s Consisted mainly of stocking fish in reservoirs and dugouts. Traditional systems 1. Acadja/atidja (brushparks) in lagoons and reservoirs 2. Clam culture (transplanting/ seeding clams)

3. Fish Farming in Ghana

4. Fish Farming in Ghana Early 1980 s,nationwide promotion of fish farming Lack of technical support in all areas: 1. Site selection for pond construction 2. Pond design and construction 3. Pond management 4. Fingerlings 5. Feeds/feeding 6. Harvesting/marketing

5. Fish Farming in Ghana Low input commercial fish farming in the 1990 s 1. Culture concentrated on 2 main species

9. Catfish tanks

13. Extruded feeds in Ghana

14. Tilapia incubators

16. Tilapia Breeders hapa in a pond

17. Sex-reversal hapas

18. Aquaculture production

19. Aquaculture production in Ghana

20. South-South Cooperation Production of farm-made feeds Development of alternative species Placement/internships Joint student supervision Grants

22. Daniel Adjei-Boateng, PhD Department of Fisheries & Watershed Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology Kumasi, Ghana E-mail: daboateng.frnr@knust.edu.gh Tel: +233265633529