Aquaculture the New Way of Creating Sustainable Livelihoods Among Rural Populations in Africa. An Example from Zimbabwe's Seke Rural District

Abstract

One of the agricultural sectors in Zimbabwe that is expanding the fastest right now is aquaculture; if you happen
to glance at social media, you will see advertisements for aqua farming service providers. Due to their heavy
reliance on fish, particularly in East Asia, where prawns, fish, and calamari are raised, aqua farming is
widespread in Asian cultures. The Nile tilapia is the most widely raised fish in aquaculture in Africa. In Africa,
where the majority of people live in rural areas and depend on antiquated farming practices and subpar
equipment, food sustainability has been a major issue. This poses a hurdle to crop output. This paper's primary
goal is to examine how aqua farming, also referred to as fish farming, has benefited rural communities' ability to
support themselves, with a particular emphasis on Seke in Zimbabwe. The study will examine the deficiencies
that farmers encounter as a result of both natural and man-made factors while the project is being carried out. A
sustainable alternative to horticulture-based economies, such as Seke District, has become necessary due to
Zimbabwe's recent recurrent droughts. Aqua farming also helps to supplement the community's diet because
fish is a highly nutritious food that can be used in place of red meat, which is more susceptible to disease. The
study will demonstrate the part that aqua farming service providers have played in giving farmers the skills they
need to manage the projects effectively and in supplying the supplies needed to complete the projects. The
author will also focus on job development because aquaculture has improved our rural communities,
particularly for the young people who are mostly in charge of excavating and building the ponds. The
advantages and disadvantages of aqua farming will be demonstrated by this study. To bolster conclusions, the
inquiry will make use of participant observation, data collection methods, and interviews.