Fish farming is a form of aquaculture that has to do with the rearing of fish in an artificial environment. Fisheries play a crucial role in providing food and employment but must be managed sustainably, fish farming is presently the fastest growing subsector of agriculture in Nigeria.

The fishery value chain;

  • Fish inputs that is the materials for fish production
  • Broodstock production that is parent stock for breeding
  • Fingerlings production that is 4-5 weeks old fishes
  • Juveniles production that is those older than fingerlins
  • Smoked fish production
  • Table sized fish production
  • Value addition such as smoking, drying and canning
  • Marketing and distribution