Fish Farming
Fish deserve more than just good feed
Fish farming is an integral part of profitable farming in Zambia and makes an important contribution to economic, social health and well-being in the country. Fish is a good source of protein in any diet, and Tiger Animal Feeds plays a key role in the country’s fish farming industry[...]
Residents take up fish farming projects in Zimbabwe
Residents in Bulawayo are turning to setting up fishponds in their backyards to take up aquaculture farming as a new farming initiative, besides their traditional green gardens. The country's fisheries have always largely relied on natural resources from dams and other water bodies, but these resources are getting scarce.[...]
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.[...]
Grow your fish with Novatek Simple pre-requisites to a successful aquaculture season
by Robert Kanyembo Aquaculture is becoming very popular amongst Zambians because it provides people with employment and a cheaper source of protein. The government, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, supported by other line ministries such as the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises, the Ministry of Commerce,[...]
Fish farming part 2: Sampling the catch
Sampling is the process of weighing fish to determine the growth rate and performance. Fish sampling involves taking weights and measurements such as body length, and the weight of the fish population. A sample represents an entire population and therefore should be large enough to detect any variations. At[...]