AQUACULTURE YEARBOOK 2023 Status of the Sector

Summary

South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is committed to fostering the sustainable growth and responsible management of its aquaculture sector, which experienced a slight dip in overall production for 2022 but saw significant growth in sales revenue. The DFFE annually compiles comprehensive data on the sector's performance and is actively implementing initiatives like Operation Phakisa to drive economic growth and job creation, with a target of R3 billion in revenue and 6,560 new jobs by 2024. The sector is currently in progress towards these goals, with ongoing monitoring and support for farms across the country.

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