Fishmongers Asked To Patronise New Smokeless Oven

Fishmongers in the country, have been advised to patronise the new smokeless oven for fish processing in order to safeguard the health of fish consumers. The smokeless oven known as the Ahotor Oven was introduced by the Sustainable Fisheries Management Project (SFMP) after a research by the Fish Research Institute and approved by the Foods … Read more

The Myth Of Fish Test Kit In Ghana

The issue of a device to instantly determine chemicals contamination has become sensitive in the country, especially given the fact that majority of fishes arrive at shore harvested through unapproved means. Fish processors and fishermen alike definitely wholeheartedly welcome an initiative that can help identify these once brought to shore. The minister in charge of … Read more

The Invisible Fisheries Could Drive Nutrition Security In Ghana

The country is indeed blessed with abundant natural resources, yet one that is unduly exploited is oyster. Given its vast benefits and accessibility in the country, one keeps wondering the challenges that confronts the business to realise its full potential-providing nutrition and livelihood to people and women respectively. Oysters have very high essential vitamins and … Read more

Winning The Sand And Losing Fisheries-A Growing Coastal Belt Problem In Ghana

For decades sand wining and gravel extraction have become prevalent along the coast, where fishing is predominant. The combined effect of the sand winning and stone extraction is resulting in the degradation of vast farmlands and accordingly putting pressure on poor rural farmers who are already vulnerable. Eventually the practice results in floods, and destruction … Read more