The aquaculture sector in Ghana is receiving renewed attention as stakeholders intensify efforts to improve fish production, farmer support, and long-term sustainability across the country.
This week, the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana paid a courtesy visit to Emelia Arthur on behalf of its member company, De Heus Animal Nutrition Ghana, to strengthen collaboration within the fisheries and aquaculture industry.
The delegation, led by senior representatives of De Heus, engaged the Ministry in discussions focused on some of the pressing challenges confronting fish farmers, including access to quality fish feed, reliable fingerlings, and improved technical support systems for aquaculture businesses nationwide.
During the meeting, De Heus reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the growth of Ghana’s aquaculture industry through the supply of high-quality fish feed and expert advisory services. The company also encouraged fish farmers to embrace full production cycles and explore value addition opportunities in catfish production to improve profitability, create jobs, and ensure sustainability within the sector.
Speaking during the engagement, Hon. Emelia Arthur welcomed the initiative and stressed the importance of stronger partnerships between government institutions and private sector actors in transforming the aquaculture industry. According to the Minister, collaboration remains essential in addressing the practical needs of fish farmers and improving food security in Ghana.
Key areas identified for cooperation include structured farmer training programmes, capacity-building initiatives, and enhanced technical support services aimed at improving productivity, resilience, and innovation among fish farmers.
The Ministry further reiterated its commitment to advocating policies and partnerships that directly respond to the concerns of fish farmers and industry players. The Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana also emphasized that such engagements form part of its broader mission to promote industry collaboration, constructive policy dialogue, and sustainable development within Ghana’s aquaculture sector.
Industry observers believe that stronger cooperation among government, private companies, and farmer groups could significantly improve fish production, reduce dependency on imported fish, and create more employment opportunities for young people in coastal and inland communities across Ghana.
