Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture in Guyana
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Inland fisheries and aquaculture have great potential to contribute to nutritional, economic and social well-being, especially in hinterland and coastal areas in Guyana. With growing fish consumption and increasing demand for local freshwater fish, this project aimed to train farmers with simple fish production skills and increase capacity among small-scale farming households to support the sustainable development of the aquaculture sector.
What did the project do
The project developed and promoted locally-suitable models of small-scale aquaculture and fisheries systems. The project expanded the production of tilapia in coastal communities and indigenous species in hinterland communities, targeting local markets and consumer demand. Demonstration farms, nurseries and grow-out ponds were established to provide fingerlings to local producers. Knowledge and skills were disseminated through newly developed training modules and materials and local technologies and materials were promoted to help lower farmer costs.Impact
As a result of the project, the aquaculture sector is contributing to rural employment, generating income in rural areas and supporting food security in Guyana. Farmers have better access to production skills, lower cost inputs and locally compatible technologies to further develop aquaculture sub-sectors. Improvements to government facilities will further enhance the performance of private fish farms in the country, the generation of export earnings and the economic well-being of fish farmers and rural and coastal communities.Activities
- Demonstration and pilot sites for feed and broodstock/fingerling production identified.
- Training, capacity building and technical advice on aquaculture management provided.
- Extension services improved and best practice manual developed.
Project symbol: TCP/GUY/3501
Project title: Promotion of small-scale aquaculture in Guyana for food security and rural development
Contact: FAO Office in Guyana / Raymon Van Anrooy (Lead Technical Officer)
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