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