Aquaculture is said to be one of the fastest growing food
production sectors in the world, with annual growth of between 8%-10% over the
last twenty years according to South African Department of trade and Industry (DTI).
Many entrepreneurs have invested in this industry and it has
changed their life
toward prosperity. In fighting extreme poverty and hunger Locals in east Africa
have ventured in fish farming directly and others through groups, it has
improved life of many.
While unemployment is increasing in almost every east Africa
country, Fish farming is one of the venture which once utilized promptly it
will be the getaway for many unemployed youths and those living near water
sources.It doe not need to be near lakes, livers and dams there are many who are running there projects in cities like Dar es salaam.
Recent decrease of fishes in Lake Victoria due to improper
fishing and raise in cost of cold water fishes open the door to entrepreneurs
who would like to invest in aquaculture projects.
While Governments plays the roles in giving conducive environment
for this sector and ensuring ecosystem and environments are not affected in
this sector, entrepreneurs are encouraged to take serious this opportunity.
East African should not wait until oversea investors to come and show them how
important this sector is.
Next posts, individuals will share their experience on how
this business has changed their lives, challenges faced, motivations in running
fish pond projects. The information will be from initiation to implementation
of the project including challenges involving cost, scope, timing and all other essential
constraints for a project to be successful will be explained.
It is easy for east African to develop from
within rather than waiting support from oversea.
Source: Miradi kwanza.
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