Archives for Fish Farming
How RAS Technology is Transforming Fish Farming Efficiency in Kenya’s Lake Basin
The Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA) has introduced the Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), a cutting-edge technology poised to revolutionize fish farming efficiency in the lakeside region. This innovative system facilitates…
Choosing the Perfect Spot: Tips on Fish Pond Site Selection
Selecting the right location for your fish pond is crucial for the success of your aquaculture venture. The site you choose can impact factors such as water quality, fish health,…
Two Kenyan secure game-changing agricultural investments
Two of Kenya's most progressive women-led aquaculture companies – Rio Fish and Great Lakes Feeds – have each received KES 56,000,000 ($384,000) grants this year, in a bid to advance…
How Passion Led to Success in Poultry and Fish Farming Despite Arid Challenges
Anne Ndunda, a resident of Makueni County, is reaping big in both poultry and fish farming. Achieving this in the arid climate has not been easy, and Ndunda says that…
Fish Farming In Kenya; How To Make Serious Money
In recent times, fish farming in Kenya has turned out to be a key economic activity and a source of income for many households. The country is home to distinct…
Mathematician finds formula for profitable fish value chain
Dave Okech studied Mathematics and Statistics at the university but his heart was in the fish industry. He started small, as a fish farmer, then saw a business opportunity in…
Why Most Fish Farmers In Kenya Fail
Fish is one of the cheapest sources of animal protein and the most widely accepted animal product in Africa. Unlike pork (and maybe snails), it is heavily consumed across the…
Nyeri County Govt Investing in social protection to secure equitable blue transformation in the fisheries sector
The County Government of Nyeri, through the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, in collaboration with the Aquaculture Business Development program (ABDP), today marked World Fisheries Day at Kaiyaba, Mathira…
Tips for feeding fish the correct way
The weather is brightening up again: we are sitting next to the pond more. And feeding your fish can be an enjoyable, and even spectacular, activity. Some fish literally jump…
Sexing in tilapia, how its done
Sexing young fish smaller than 100 grams is not easy. Seeing that tilapia are the most popular fish in aquaponic systems worldwide, we will focus on how to sex them…