Abstract:
Culture of species resilient to drought and stressful aquaculture conditions may be significant to future of aquaculture development. African lungfish (Protopterus spp), an air breathing fish, potentially has a role in low-management culture systems as dissolved oxygen is not critical. Lungfish is highly valued in Uganda with certain nutraceutical benefits. This study shows how initiatives to culture the fish in two districts builds on indigenous knowledge and practice to formulate a broader strategy of widespread production. It also identifies issues of management and handling that require more research to build an industry. The broad objective is a value chain that delivers quality products to consumers and a sustainable return to small- and medium-scale producers in Uganda