Scaling an aquaculture business from local markets to the global stage is the ultimate goal for many agropreneurs. However, the transition from a “farm product” to an “international commodity” requires…
In the world of tropical aquaculture, one name stands above the rest: Clarias gariepinus, more commonly known as the African Sharptooth Catfish. While there are hundreds of species of catfish…
In the world of aquaculture, your harvest is only as good as your preservation. For years, fish farmers across Africa have struggled with post-harvest losses, often losing up to 40%…
In 2026, the aquaculture landscape in Cameroon and across Africa is undergoing a massive transformation. With the national demand for fish in Cameroon exceeding local supply by over 500,000 tons…
Smoked catfish is more than a delicacy in Cameroon—it’s a story of innovation, preservation, and pride in local agriculture. At Otto’s Farms in Buea, farmers are transforming fresh African catfish…
Understanding the distinction between a ranch and a farm is essential for anyone entering the agribusiness sector. While both are pillars of the agricultural industry, they differ fundamentally in their…
If you’ve ever stocked your pond with healthy fingerlings and returned days later to find unexplained deaths, you’re not alone. Losing catfish fingerlings is one of the most frustrating and…
Keeping optimal water quality is the most critical factor for successful aquaculture. Whether you manage a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS), earthen ponds, or tanks for catfish and tilapia, the chemical…
Starting a fish farm is an exciting venture, but a pond is more than just a hole filled with water—it is a living ecosystem. Successful pond management is the art…
In commercial aquaculture, nutrition represents roughly 60-70% of total operational costs. Feeding is the single most important factor determining your Average Daily Gain (ADG) and overall farm profitability. Even with…
