aquaculture
Aquaculture: Water quality is important
Water quality refers to the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water with respect to its suitability for a particular purpose. It is a critical factor in all aquatic life. Any characteristic of water that affects survival, reproduction, growth or management of fish is a water variable. Water quality[...]
Greenhouses – Part 5: Greenhouses in aquaculture
by Tapuwa Mashangwa One of the interesting aspects of agriculture is that, as researchers become more knowledgeable on production systems, the outcome can be achieved in a more efficient and effective manner. Innovation usually has multiple purposes and what benefits one agribusiness can benefit another. Many Sub-Sahara Africa farmers[...]
ProAgri BNZ 39
Review of 2022 … and a look at the future This time of year, we often hear people say they can't believe it is December already, and they wonder where the time flew. Only yesterday day 2022 was still a dream; now the year has almost reached its end.[...]
Farming in South Africa & Africa: Aquaculture, aquaponics the way forward
by Tisha Steyn A conference on new and advanced techniques in aquaculture, aquaponics, and hydroponics was presented in collaboration with the University of Stellenbosch in Stellenbosch from 22 to 24 November. Henk Stander, Principal Technical Manager at the Department of Aquaculture at the University, highlighted the development of aquaculture.[...]
Aerators in fish farming; a new trend in aquaculture systems
by Kanyembo Robert Aquaculture in history Aquaculture, which is the growing of aquatic organisms and plants, was first coined in China before BCE 1 000. The Zhou dynasty that ruled China from 1 112 to 221 BCE and the then described as a politician, Fan Li (BCE 500), cultivated[...]