WebFeb 8, 2024 · Uganda will soon have a new Fisheries and Aquaculture law, if the proposed Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2024, being reviewed, is approved by Cabinet. The proposed law is a revision of the Fish Act of 2000 Cap 197, which only regulates capture fish and does not address aquaculture activities. WebAnimal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). This is the main thrust for increasing aquaculture productivity and production in order to achieve an annual 300,000 tonnes by 2016. The need for an aquaculture parks policy is also attributed to the declining trend of fish stocks in capture fisheries. Furthermore, the demand for policy guidance on fisheries
Fish Act (Cap. 197) - ECOLEX
WebNov 4, 2024 · Fish has been identified as one of the 10 priority agricultural commodities to foster a sustainable agro-industrialization agenda in Uganda because of its contribution to national GDP (3%), agricultural GDP (12%), employment (5.3 million people), nutrition (about 50% of animal protein), and foreign exchange revenues (USD … WebOct 28, 2024 · The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) is seeking to be included in the Fisheries sub sector. For up to four years, the Army's Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) has been policing Lakes George, Edward, Albert, Victoria and Kyoga on a Presidential directive. Their activities have largely been restrained to curbing illegal fishing methods. … sunk cost is also known as
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WebThe fisheries industry had in the early 2000s been one of Uganda's largest foreign exchange earners but experienced a massive slump due to depletion caused by poor fishing methods. However ... WebNov 8, 2024 · The Independent (Kampala) Kampala, Uganda — Legislators representing fishing areas want the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill 2024, to protect and elevate interests of fishing communities. WebNov 4, 2024 · Fish has been identified as one of the 10 priority agricultural commodities to foster a sustainable agro-industrialization agenda in Uganda because of its contribution to national GDP (3%), agricultural GDP (12%), employment (5.3 million people), nutrition (about 50% of animal protein), and foreign exchange revenues (USD $147.75m, … sunk costs are irrelevant to future decisions