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A review of the performance of fish seed systems in Africa

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  • Shikuku, K.M.
  • Ochenje, I.
  • Muthini, D.

Abstract

Globally, fish is one of the most important sources of animal protein and a key source of livelihood. In Africa, fish production has significantly increased in recent years, but the proportion of fish production relative to other regions is extremely low. This study seeks to synthesize the available evidence on fish seed systems using a systematic literature review. The review combines a multistakeholder framework and seed system components approach to characterize and analyze the performance of the fish seed systems in Africa. The study highlights the major constraints facing fish seed systems in Africa. Most governments operate public hatcheries and aquaculture stations, but they are highly inefficient. Lack of standards and weak enforcement where standards do exist have led to farmers accessing poor-quality seeds when seeking alternative sources of seed. Demand for improved seed is high, but the existing formal seed system cannot supply quality seed to farmers at the right time. Farmers, therefore, rely on the informal sector, getting seed from the wild or smallholder seed multipliers.

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  • Shikuku, K.M. & Ochenje, I. & Muthini, D., 2021. "A review of the performance of fish seed systems in Africa," Monographs, The WorldFish Center, number 40962, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:wfi:wfbook:40962
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    Keywords

    seed (aquaculture); breeding stock; Value chains; marketing; distribution systems; innovation; government; production systems; Egypt; Uganda; Kenya; Cameroon; Nigeria; Ghana;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q00 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - General

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