03/10/2024
SEASON OPENER - LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
PRACTICAL FISH FARMING TRAINING PROGRAMME
Let's Go Fishing!
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Important Objective:
To grow fish to a table size of 400 grams—an area where many farmers are struggling.
Dates:
28th to 30th October, 2024
Registration Contacts:
0978 751050 or 0974 884166
Training Schedule:
08:00 to 17:00
Fees:
K2,000 per person (no fee increment)
Includes: Tuition, training materials, certificate, and lunch.
Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee of K500 (part of the total fee) must be paid by all participants one week before training starts to enable us to procure materials for this practical course. The remaining K1,500 is payable on the reporting day.
Venue:
Westwood area, Lusaka West, Lusaka
Mode of Payment:
Cash, Airtel Money, or bank deposits. Payments can also be made on the reporting day.
Mode of Delivery:
Live teaching with practical and theoretical sessions.
Attire:
Any farm attire, work suit, or jeans is acceptable.
Tools:
All necessary tools and equipment will be provided at the venue.
Writing Materials:
Please bring a notebook and pen.
Language of Delivery:
English, Bemba, Nyanja, and Tonga. We cater to participants from all backgrounds.
Join the Fast-Growing Industry – Register Today!
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Course Outline
Day 1:
Introduction to Aquaculture
Types of water required for aquaculture
Pond siting
Pond design and construction
Pond liner specifications
Calculating liner requirements
Liner joining and patching
Filling water in the pond
Pond fertilisation
Day 2:
Fingerlings
Fish species
Stocking density
Stocking procedures
Fish feed
Sample weighing
Feed rationing
Pond biomass
Feed budget calculations
Pond liming (agricultural lime)
Day 3:
Pond management (dissolved oxygen, pH, turbidity, temperature)
Predators
Fish harvesting
Fish marketing
Managing a fish farm as a business
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Let’s Go Fishing!