Feed costs are continually increasing, forcing Ugandan fish farmers to abandon fish farming.

Although there are over 80 registered fish farming households, currently only 15 are still persisting in their operations. Currently, high-quality fish feed is sold at approximately 4500 Ugandan shillings per kilogram, while low-grade feed, although sold at 3500 shillings, results in slow fish growth and poor development. Some veteran fish farmers attribute the worsening losses to abnormal weather, and they are calling on the government to provide support, reduce feed costs, and help fish farmers improve their local feed production capabilities.