Aquaculture supports the sustainable production of fish through fish farming and related activities, contributing to food and nutrition security, household incomes and economic development.
Key areas of focus include:
- Promotion of sustainable fish farming
- Support for smallholder and commercial aquaculture enterprises
- Improvement of fish production and productivity
- Access to quality fish seed and appropriate production technologies
- Promotion of improved fish feeds and feeding practices
- Technical support on pond, cage and other aquaculture production systems
- Aquaculture extension, training and farmer capacity development
- Promotion of aquaculture investment and private-sector participation
- Strengthening fish handling, processing and marketing
- Promotion of environmentally responsible aquaculture practices
The Department provides technical support and extension services to aquaculture farmers and works with other stakeholders to strengthen the aquaculture value chain and increase sustainable fish production.