DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2025.v13i11.009

Pages: 1539-1547

A survey was conducted from April to July 2024 in the departments of San Pedro and Tabou, among thirty (30) fish farmers. This survey was conducted in order to analyze the characteristics of the farms and the socioeconomic profile of the actors, as well as to assess their production potential and the difficulties encountered. The results show an uneven distribution of fish farming activities: 90% of farms are located in San Pedro compared to 10% in Tabou. The majority of fish farmers are farmers (66.7%), mostly men (93.3), aged 40 to 60 years (80%). Most farms are less than 10 years old. Water supply is mainly based on rivers and streams (93.3%), but 46.7% of stakeholders report periods of water shortages. Furthermore, 83.3% of fish farmers have never received specialized training. Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is farmed by all fish farmers (100%). Fish feed is mainly based on local products (63.3%). The extensive system is the most widespread (66.7%), with a low diversity of farming infrastructure. Just over half of the stakeholders (53.3%) practice controlled fishing and 63.3% regularly distribute feed. However, 50% of farms produce less than 1000kg. The development of fish farming in this region therefore requires the promotion of intensive production techniques among employees and economic operators in order to increase the productivity and sustainability of farms.