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by Chabala Chisenga | 17-07-2018 09:45
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Fish farming in Zambia (aquaculture), is a new undertaking in Zambia. However, it has gained prominence of late with most Zambian farmers. Currently, production from fish-farming is less than 2 percent of total fish production (both dried and fresh) and about 5 percent of total fresh fish production. The bulk of fish farmers are concentrated in Lusaka (and surrounding areas) and the Copperbelt. The number of commercial fish farmers is on the rise. In its bid to develop the sector, government has intensified the supply of fingerings through its fish farming stations based at Chilanga, Chipata and Mwekera (Kitwe). Among the widely used fingerings are those procured from the Mwekera National Development Research Center in Kitwe. There has been an upturn in the demand for fingerings especially at government run fish farming stations at Chilanga and Mwekera National Development Research Center in Kitwe . The Market Fish is a favourite food in many households inbZambia and hence has a ready market. Fish farmers do not need to go far to find one. In fact, the fish is generally sold to traders at the fish farm itself. Current Production Developments The current total output from fish-farming in Zambia is about 710 tons. This is a far cry frombthe production levels of previous years which stood at 88.7 tons (1967). The three government fish-farming stations at Chilanga, Mwekera and Chipata have experienced a new lease of life with the help from the FAO/UNDP. The Challenge The cost of constructing fish dams or ponds is prohibitive to would be fish farmers. And thebadequate supply of water mostly during periods of low rainfall is another difficulty. Thank you for reading source - https://www.zambia-advisor.com/fish-farming-in-zambia.html
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3 Comments
Hello Chabala, fish farming status and its condition looks very interesting.
It must be one of the finest and basic living customs that make a huge ratio throughout people living in nearby.
Thanks for your report! Tell us more stories about people who devote themselves within nature!
Posted 20-07-2018 23:27
Hello Chabala, thanks for sharing about fish farming in Zambia :)
Posted 18-07-2018 22:01
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted 17-07-2018 10:00