Development of Aquacultural Feeds from Locally Available Feedstuff: A Giant Step towards Food Security in Nigeria

Abstract

As Nigeria aims for food security for her expanding population, there is need to access the aquaculture sector as a major contributor of animal protein in order to ensure availability and prevent malnourishment. Since the major obstacle to intensive aquaculture profitability is feed availability, importation and subsequently its high price, this paper reviews alternative sources of fish feed production using locally available materials at a lower cost which will help develop this important sector.