Ethiopia Reports Rise in Fish Output

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Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture said fish production exceeded expectations in the first quarter of the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, reaching more than 48,000 tons against a target of 41,000 tons. State Minister Fikru Regasa said growth is driven by expanded aquaculture and improved water-resource management. The “Bounty of the Basket” initiative has increased productivity and strengthened domestic supply. Officials said hatchery upgrades and the distribution of millions of fingerlings will further expand output and support food markets.