Egypt is a country of many marvels; one largely known for its ancient pyramids.
And with only one year-round river, The Nile, the country of more than 109 million people has succeeded in revolutionizing its Agriculture sector, to ensure food security and create job opportunities for millions.
What lessons can the rest of African states learn from a country that is predominantly a desert?https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2024/01/egypts-aquaculture-triumph-guide-for-african-nations-in-sustainable-agriculture/
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NAIVASHA, Kenya, Jan 16 – To address the twin challenges of food security and poverty, the African continent has been challenged to invest more on the aquaculture sector- which remains largely unexploited.
More than 100 stakeholders drawn from all the African states are currently meeting in Kenya, to deliberate on ways to enhance the growth of the sector, by adopting measures to address the persisting challenges like lack of capital for small scale farmers.
The three-day 2nd General Assembly Congress of Aquaculture for Africa (ANAF) is being hosted by the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) at the lakeside city of Naivasha.
ANAF interim chairperson Semoli Belemane said sustainable aquaculture practices are essential to meet the rising demand for protein-rich food in Africa’s burgeoning population.
By cultivating fish and other aquatic species in controlled environments, he said the sector provides a reliable and efficient means of year-round production, mitigating the impact of seasonal variations on food availability.
https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2024/01/calls-for-sustainable-aquaculture-growth-at-continental-anaf-meeting-in-kenya/
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The 2nd General Assembly Congress of Aquaculture for Africa (ANAF) kicked off in Naivasha on Monday, with more than a hundred delegates from all African states and representatives from regional economic communities attending.
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With its vast water resources, including lakes, rivers and coastal areas, the African continent capacity for aquaculture development has been identified as a promising solution to address food security, as well as help in poverty eradication.
African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) Director Dr Huyam Salih on Monday said the sector can contribute significantly to meeting the growing need for food by providing a sustainable and efficient means of producing fish, shrimp, and other aquatic species.
Moreover, she noted that the controlled environment of aquaculture systems allows for year-round production, reducing the impact of seasonal variations on food availability.https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2024/01/african-governments-urged-to-partner-more-with-private-sector-to-enhance-aquaculture-production/
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has called upon African governments to forge partnerships with the private sector in a bid to drive the growth of aquaculture.
Recognizing the pivotal role aquaculture plays in addressing critical challenges, such as food security, poverty eradication, and community empowerment, FAO said there is an urgent need for collaborative action.
By fostering collaboration between governments and the private sector, Fishery and Aquaculture Officer at the FAO Regional Office for Africa Dismas Mbabazi on Tuesday said the continent should tap into the vast potential of aquaculture to diversify diets and meet the nutritional needs of millions.
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Aquaculture for Africa stakeholders have renewed calls for sustainable aquaculture growth.
In an ongoing 2nd General Assembly meeting in Naivasha, the stakeholders said sustainable growth in the sector will be key to addressing the twin challenges of food security and poverty.
ANAF interim chairperson Semoli Belemane said sustainable aquaculture practices are essential to meet the rising demand for protein-rich food in Africa's burgeoning population.https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001489053/stakeholders-renew-calls-for-sustainable-aquaculture-growth
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By Citizen Reporter
Source: Botswana's visionary plan to promote Aquaculture growth to boost food security, eradicate poverty (citizen.digital)
The Government of Botswana has started an ambitious program that will transform the Southern Africa nation into fish eating, as a way of promoting a healthy lifestyle for its more than 2.5 million citizens.
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Also present during the three-day continental event that has been hosted by the African Union-InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) are development partners drawn from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and officials from the Kenyan Government. 