How to start fish farming for beginners

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10:17:00

Year of Production: 

2021

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AGRO AFRICA
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Fish grow fast and can be sold within 6 months with a high market demand. Fish farming involves, breeding, rearing and transplantation of fish by artificial means. Tilapia and cat fish are the most reared fish species for commercial purpose. Fish farming is highly advantageous because fish is a source of protein, income, helps in resource utilization and fish can feed on both artificial and natural pond feeds. There are various fishing systems for example backyard system, plastic tank and pond system.

Fish farming means

There are two major fishing means and these are, extensive aquaculture, which involves growing fish under natural water and intensive aquaculture where fish is supplied with external food sources by the farmer.

Farming guidelines

Start by constructing a good fish pond. Thereafter select good quality fish stock at juvenile stage and fill pond with chemical free water depending on the type of fish to be reared. Additionally, visit successful fish farmers before starting fish farming business to get fish farming knowledge and skills. Also feed fish on quality feeds. Furthermore provide supplementary feeds. Lastly, conduct a market survey to better understand fish market availability in your area.
Sequence from Sequence to Description
00:0001:09Tilapia and cat fish are the most reared fish species for commercial purpose.
01:1001:36Fish farming advantages: source of protein, income and helps in resource utilization.
01:3703:06Cat fish and tilapia have a high market demand. Stock good quality fish at juvenile stage.
03:0704:18Fill pond with chemical free water depending on the type of fish to be reared.
04:1905:02Construct a good fish pond and provide fish with sufficient water for growth.
05:0305:35Types of fish housing system: Backyard system, plastic tank and pond system.
05:3606:00Visit successful fish farmers to get knowledge and learn from others.
06:0106:18Means of growing fish: extensive aquaculture and intensive aquaculture.
06:1906:49Feed fish on quality feeds and quantity. Fish feed on both provided and natural pond feeds.
06:5007:34Under extensive fish system provide supplementary feeds and complete feed inter intensive system.
07:3508:40Basic equipments: pond, good water, feeds, nets and labour.
08:4109:44Always visit nearby fish farmers and conduct a market survey before starting.
09:4510:17Fish grow fast and can be sold within 6 months with a high market demand.

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