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    Aquaculture
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    Site selection for fish farming
    Worldwide the most important fish species raised include Nile tilapia, which is one of the most popular fish species for small-scale aquaculture farmers. It is fast growing, disease resistant, and tasty when cooked and would need 7 to 8 months to reach the adult stage. Catfish are another fish species that can be hatched. These […]
    Duration: 13:22:00
    Methods of fish handling and processing
    Fish handling and processing begins immediately the fish is caught from water because the fish is perishable and degeneration starts immediately after harvesting them. Processing of fish involves application of preservation techniques in order to retain the quality and increase the shelf life. Fish preservation Fish preservation prevents spoilage of fish and provides the farmer […]
    Duration: 04:37:00
    How to produce catfish feed
    Feed formulation is an integral part of the catfish farming business due to the fact the cost of imported feed is high making the cost of feeding to be high. Fish farmers are therefore encouraged to produce feed for their fish in order to reduce the cost of production. Ingredients The major ingredients needed in […]
    Duration: 06:03:00
    Pond preparation
    Catfish can be farmed in different types of ponds and these include the tide pond system, the concrete pond system which has a flow-through where water comes in and leaves, and the recirculatory ponds where the water that leaves is treated and replaced in the pond. Plastic tanks can also be used as flow-through and […]
    Duration: 05:23:00
    »Top 5 swarm trapping mistakes«
    »Top 5 swarm trapping mistakes« Many people set out swarm traps to catch swarming bees but end up not catching them because of some mistakes that they make.  Putting your traps up in the wrong season. There are known seasons for swarming and these are different for different areas. When you lay out a swarm […]
    Duration: 11:57:00
    Methods of capturing fish
    There are different methods of catching fish and these are dependent on the area and intensity of the fish production. Hook and line is the first method of harvesting fish and this entails the use of hooks that are tied to strings and set across the water. The pole and line hook. This consists of […]
    Duration: 13:59:00
    Prerequisites of site selection for fish farming
    Before constructing the pond, the water retention capacity of the soil and the soil fertility has to be put into consideration because they affect the organic and inorganic fertilization of the pond. Topography of the site. The topography provides a basis for determining the height difference of the pond which aids water to freely flow […]
    Duration: 11:25:00
    Pond preparation for stocking
    Site selection, pond design, and construction are three other important factors in aquaculture production. The soil, water quality, and quantity should also be suitable for fish culture. The quality of water should be enough to meet the farm water requirements while the water should be free from pollutants. Site selection The farm should be connected […]
    Duration: 12:14:00
    Pond construction
    Pond construction is the process of putting in place all the necessary requirements to have a functional pond. Dikes are the most important structures of a fish pond as they keep the necessary volume of water impounded and form the actual pond. Their design and construction are particularly important. Pond dike A good pond dike […]
    Duration: 15:33:00
    Methods of fish preservation
    Fish preservation is the keeping of fish after harvesting it from the water in conditions that keep it fit for human consumption and this can usually go on for a few months. Fish gets spoilt if not preserved well. Preservation methods Chilling. This involves exposure of fish to a low-temperature environment which prevents bacteria action. […]
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