R&B Farms has launched an innovative aquaculture initiative to transform abandoned clay and quarry pits into thriving fish farms. Through this project, the company aims to address food security challenges, restore degraded environments, and create employment opportunities for young people across Ghana.
Known as the Komfueku-Shama Aquaculture Project, the initiative showcases R&B Farms’ investment in converting underutilized and hazardous excavated lands into productive aquaculture enterprises. The company officially launched the project in Komfueku in the Shama Municipality with support from the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
The project reflects R&B Farms’ long-standing commitment to advancing sustainable aquaculture in Ghana while developing innovative solutions that create economic opportunities for local communities. By reclaiming abandoned pits and converting them into fish production facilities, the company is pioneering a model that combines environmental rehabilitation with commercial aquaculture development.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Hon. Emelia Arthur, praised R&B Farms for its vision and investment in the pioneering project, noting that the initiative demonstrates the critical role the private sector plays in driving innovation and growth within Ghana’s aquaculture industry.
According to R&B Farms Co-Founder, Benjamin Turkson, the project extends beyond fish production.
“These abandoned pits have become death traps in many communities. Through this initiative, we are transforming them into productive assets that will create jobs, generate income, improve food security, and provide sustainable livelihoods, particularly for women and young people,” he said.
Following the successful pilot phase at Komfueku, R&B Farms plans to expand the model to additional communities including Anto, Supomu-Dunkwa, and Daboase Junction, where similar abandoned pits can be repurposed for aquaculture production.
The company believes the project offers a scalable solution to two major national challenges: environmental degradation caused by abandoned excavations and the need to increase domestic fish production. Ghana currently faces a significant fish supply deficit, creating opportunities for innovative aquaculture investments that can strengthen food security while generating employment.
The Komfueku-Shama Aquaculture Project aligns with R&B Farms’ broader mission of promoting sustainable fish farming, empowering local communities, and supporting Ghana’s Blue Economy agenda. The company envisions the initiative becoming a national model for transforming degraded lands into productive economic assets across the country.
As operations begin, R&B Farms remains committed to demonstrating how private sector leadership, innovation, and strategic investment can drive meaningful social and economic transformation while contributing to Ghana’s aquaculture development goals.
