A new KMFRI research paper compares cage and pond systems for Nile tilapia grow-out production in Afrotropical regions, providing practical guidance for fish farmers choosing between the two production systems.

The study evaluates both approaches across multiple parameters including growth performance, feed conversion ratios, production costs, and environmental impact. The findings offer evidence-based recommendations to help farmers and aquaculture developers make informed decisions about infrastructure investment.

Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is Kenya's most commercially important farmed fish species. As aquaculture expands to meet growing protein demand, selecting the right production system is critical for economic viability and environmental sustainability.