The recent resurgence of contracting in fisheries suggests a positive balance in the investment returns of contract fishers. Data were collected from 232 artisanal fishers (contracts, former and those that have never been in contract) for analysis. R...
Climate change is an established reality, prompting nations worldwide to implement measures aimed at reducing anthropogenic carbon emissions and preparing for its impacts. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting the 231 catfish farmer...
Livelihood studies have demonstrated the reliance of communities on available capital bases for their survival. The concept of livelihood extends beyond mere economic transactions to include other equally important dimensions that impact people’s abi...
This study assessed climate change perception and adaptation among artisanal fisher folks in the coastal areas of Lagos State, Nigeria. Primary data was obtained using a structured questionnaire from a sample of 200 artisanal fisher folks selected th...
Rural households in sub-Saharan Africa face many risks and are therefore often vulnerable to poverty. Income diversification has been proposed as a potentially effective strategy to mitigate their risks. This paper explores how portfolio decisions of...
This fourth revision reviews the status and trends of inland capture fisheries at global, continental and subcontinental levels.
The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture features the Blue Transformation in action, illustrated by activities and initiatives, led by FAO in collaboration with Members, partners and key stakeholders, to integrate aquatic food...
IFPRI implemented the 2023 PNG Rural Household Survey which was designed to understand rural livelihoods and welfare across different areas of PNG (Schmidt et al., 2024).
The potential of African inland fisheries is largely underestimated. However, fully harnessing its potential is essential to meeting the continent’s growing demand for high-nutritional-value food.
Aquaculture must grow above the current rate of 11% per year to meet projected demand and reduce dependence on seafood imports. Government support and private investment are urgently needed for sustainable growth.
information and communication technology (ICT) tools (mobile phone, WhatsApp platform, television, and radio) in the dissemination of aquaculture and market information to fish farmers in Ghana. Data from a 2021 survey of 391 active fish farmers were...
Feed accounts for 60–80% of tilapia production costs, and high feed cost and limited feed access are major issues faced by fish farmers. A potential solution is for farmers to produce their own feeds using cheaper and locally available ingredients. T...