Aquaculture Ghana 2025 to drive economy, jobs
The nation is setting its sights on aquaculture as a strategic driver of economic growth, food security and job creation.
With over one million metric tonnes of fish consumed annually but less than half produced locally, the country spends more than USD200 million each year on fish imports.
This heavy dependence has spurred renewed efforts to scale up fish farming as a sustainable solution to bridge the supply gap and strengthen the economy.
These efforts will take centre stage at Aquaculture Ghana 2025, a two-day conference, exhibition and festival scheduled for 30–31 October 2025 in Accra.
The event, organised by the Chamber of Aquaculture Ghana in partnership with the Blue Food Partnership and Food Innovation Hubs, under the auspices of the Government of Ghana, will bring together policymakers, investors and fish farmers to explore innovative ways to expand the country’s aquaculture value chain.
The forum aims to position aquaculture as a key pillar of Ghana’s green and inclusive economic transformation, showcasing technological innovations and practical pathways for scaling production.
According to the organisers, the event will focus on policies and investments that can make aquaculture a cornerstone of national development.
Currently, Ghana’s aquaculture sector faces significant challenges, including high feed costs, limited access to credit, weak cold-chain infrastructure and inadequate research support.
However, experts believe that with increased private investment, technology-driven feed systems, improved hatcheries and climate-resilient production techniques, the sector could transform into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Beyond production, Aquaculture Ghana 2025 will spotlight how fish farming can generate sustainable employment. From hatcheries and processing to logistics and exports, the sector offers vast opportunities for youth and women, particularly in rural areas.
