The objectives of the Association is to contribute towards the development of aquaculture in Southern Africa through effective representation and dissemination of information. The Association undertakes to provide the following services to its members
Chairperson: Prof Peter Britz
Vice-Chairperson: Henk Stander
Secretary: Natasha Marshall
Sector Representative:
Abalone Farmers Association of SA
Catfish Producers
Marine Finfish Farmers Association of SA
Tilapia Producers
Research Institutions
Ornamental Producers
Emerging Farmers
Trout Association of South Africa
Mpumalanga Trout Forum
Shellfish Producers
Best management practices, legal compliance, sustainability and responsible growth of the aquaculture sector all depend on comprehensive and integrated planning around resources, social matters, environmental aspects, technical matters, markets and economics. For this reason, good planning in aquaculture is critical towards ensuring success and sustainability. Such planning should be based on a feedback process in which designs, plans, strategies, operations, economics and processes are continuously tested against the applicable resource, social and environmental matters so that any concept can be modified to best achieve success.
Trade Forward Southern Africa (TFSA) provides support and services to exporting and export ready businesses in SACU+M countries. Funded by the UK government, these much needed services are completely free of charge. TFSA empowers firms to tackle the main non-tariff barriers and navigate complex trade and customs challenges – through this, we strengthen local value chains and help local economies grow. Some of our key services include access to key trade information, monthly trade focused webinars and self-paced export training, with particular focus on five sectors (Aquaculture, Condiments and specialty foods, Cosmetics and natural ingredients, Fruits, nuts and vegetables, and Green technology and renewables) as well as support tailored specifically for women entrepreneurs.
Just like any other business venture, aquaculture requires a detailed and realistic feasibility study before initiation. The development of aquaculture activities must not be based on a perception of aquaculture being an appealing lifestyle choice.
Best management practices, legal compliance, sustainability and responsible growth of the aquaculture sector all depend on comprehensive and integrated planning around resources, social matters, environmental aspects, technical matters, markets and economics. For this reason, good planning in aquaculture is critical towards ensuring success and sustainability. Such planning should be based on a feedback process in which designs, plans, strategies, operations, economics and processes are continuously tested against the applicable resource, social and environmental matters so that any concept can be modified to best achieve success.
To support prospective aquaculturists, a basic checklist has been compiled that can be used to initiate planning of new aquaculture venture. This self guided primer for prospective aquaculturists only covers the basic drivers of a successful aquaculture practice and it will be necessary for further research into the viability of any new venture.