Aquaculture - the 'right' and 'wrong' stuff
South African aquaculture seems to be bedevilled by systems that are incorrectly or inappropriately designed. This applies equally to extensive pond aquaculture and intensive recirculating systems. It is difficult to understand why so many aquaculture entrepreneurs spend money on systems that fly in the face of overseas success stories. A wealth of information is available on successful systems in neighbouring countries and highly productive systems in the Far East.
© Anan Kaewkhammul – 123RF.com
A government development department recently asked me to comment on its 'newly-developed' pond system for rural aquaculture. The plan proposes ponds between 30m to 50m in length, about 8m in width, and with a depth of 1m. The water is stagnant and filtration is limited to some reeds and plants at one end.
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Source: Farmer's Weekly
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