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SA aquaculture comes of age

Late to the game, South African fish farms are beginning to offer tasty, well-presented products that are attracting more and more consumers...

By Nicholas James

14 May 2015

It is easy to get dejected when looking at the slow pace of warm water aquaculture in South Africa, particularly so when comparing it with the rapid development of commercial ventures in nearby countries. Zambia in particular has added new farms to its already significant existing production. These include not only the well-known cage culture ventures on Lake Kariba, but the considerable pond production of tilapia. In addition, new and exciting commercial projects are under construction.

Read the full story on http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/.

Source: Farmer's Weekly

Farmer’s Weekly has a long and proud history of serving South Africa’s agricultural industry. Throughout the years, Farmer’s Weekly has been a clarion for South Africa’s farming community and, the magazine remains fully committed to its original undertaking – the advancement of the interests of farmers and their industry.

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