Chicoa Fish Farm
Chicoa Fish Farm operates a vertically integrated aquaculture system on Lake Cahora Bassa, producing high-quality tilapia while providing essential resources like fingerlings and feed to small-scale farmers. This approach addresses Africa's protein deficit by increasing the availability of sustainable fish protein to meet the growing market demand.
- Agriculture Technology
- Clean Technology
- Hardware
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Founders
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Product
Problem
Africa faces a significant protein deficit, with market demand projected to increase by a million tonnes of fish by 2021. Small-scale farmers lack access to essential resources such as high-quality fingerlings, readily available feed, and adequate training, hindering the growth of a sustainable aquaculture industry.
Solution
Chicoa Fish Farm operates a vertically integrated aquaculture system on Lake Cahora Bassa in Mozambique, producing high-quality tilapia. The company addresses the protein deficit by providing a scalable and nutritious protein source through cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable farming methods. As an anchor farm, Chicoa supplies small-scale farmers with crucial resources, including fingerlings and feed, while also offering training to support the development of the local aquaculture sector. This collaborative approach aims to build a sustainable aquaculture industry in Mozambique, increasing the availability of fish protein to meet growing demand.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers seeking a sustainable and nutritious protein source, as well as small-scale fish farmers in Mozambique who require access to resources and training to improve their aquaculture operations.
Features
- Vertically integrated aquaculture system ensuring quality control from fingerling to harvest.
- Environmentally sustainable production methods with a low carbon footprint.
- Production of high-quality tilapia, a nutritious and scalable protein source.
- Provision of high-quality fingerlings to small-scale farmers.
- Supply of readily available feed to support local aquaculture operations.
- Training programs for small-scale farmers to improve aquaculture practices.