Aquaculture: Management, Challenges and Developments

(Axel Boer) #1

20 Berchie Asiedu, Amos Asase, Seidu Iddrisu et al.



  1. Do you encounter some challenges that limit your production? Yes/No

  2. Score the challenges below on the scale One to Five (1-5) in order of
    importance.
    a) High cost of imported feed .................
    b) Inadequate fingerlings supply ..............
    c) Water quality management ...................
    d) Lack of extension and training ..............
    e) Lack of skilled-labour ........................
    f) Lack of access to funds

  3. List other problems you are confronted, not mentioned in four (4) above:
    a) ................................................
    b) ........................................................
    c) ................................................
    d) .....................................................
    How do these problems affect your production? ...........................


Prospects of Aquaculture in the Sunyni Municipal



  1. What do you think could be done in order to solve/reduce the problems
    in questions 4 and 5 above, for the development of your farm and
    aquaculture in the Municipal?
    a) ................................................
    b) ........................................................
    c) ................................................
    d) ................................................

  2. On the average, what quantity (Kg) of fish do you produce in a
    production cycle? ..............

  3. Have your farm ever produce fish to meet the demand of your
    customer(s)? .......... Yes/No

  4. Would you be able to market your products if you increase production?
    .......... Yes/No

  5. If yes, would you be willing to expand your farm when problems are
    solved/reduced? .......... Yes/No

  6. In general, do you think the aquaculture business is profit rewarding?
    .......... Yes/No

  7. What is/are the source(s) of financing the business?

Free download pdf