Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing forms of food production
Aquaculture is one of the fastest-growing forms of food production. It has been on steady growth and this is mainly due to the high demand for healthy protein which makes it such an economically viable venture. When fish farming is compared to animal farming; fish farming tends to be a lot more cost-effective as it requires much less when it comes to feeding. Since they are cold-blooded they don’t require many calories to stay warm or fight gravity. It, therefore, takes less a pound of feed to produce. This is one reason that makes it possible for aquaculture farming to be a viable source of protein.
Aquaculture farming if properly executed has the potential of meeting the protein needs for the growing global population without putting much demand on the limited natural resources like farmable land. The industry continues to grow, create jobs, foster the local communities and also provide new international trade opportunities. Aquaculture farming acts as a great source of employment for those in rural settings. The economies of fish farmers and those helping with farming tasks have been greatly impacted as a result of engagement in aquaculture farming.
