Análise da cadeia produtiva da Piscicultura da Tilápia Oreochromos mossambicus (Peter- 1852) no distrito de Nicoadala província da Zambézia 2011 – 2015

Abstract

The demand for healthy foods is growing at a fast pace all over the world. fish farming appears as a natural activity to produce noble food, of high nutritional value and low cost. This research focuses on the diagnosis of the tilapia fish farming production chain in Zambezi province in Nicoadala district. Aim to identify the elements of the tilapia production chain, Identify the main activities carried out in each element of the tilapia fish farming chain and describe the role of institutions involved in the production of tilapia in the district of Nicuadala. The method used was based on bibliographic research and documentary, characterized, still, for being a mixture of exploratory. The results were obtained through interviews with fish farmers and 2 technicians from the Ex-INAQUA Delegation of Zambezia. The results showed that the tilapia production chain is constituted by Agent tank opening equipment supplier (INAQUA), Supply agent (Ração fingerlings), Technical Assistance-Individuals/ INAQUA (Extenseonistas), Environment of Cultivation -(Fish pond), Farmer-Peasant/non-professional producer, Market, Final Product-(Fish). Equipment and supplies are provided by INAQUA and some NGOs. Production is very low, with 20 kg of fish per tank per year. the fish is sold locally, but most are for family consumption.