Zimbabwe launches fish farm initiative

A relief program being undertaken by Aquaculture Zimbabwe is set to benefit vulnerable communities from drought prone Masvingo and Chivi districts in Masvingo. Program Officer Garikaimose Tongowona says "the Integrated Agriculture Aquaculture For Sustainable Livelihoods initiative began in September 2011 and will run for the next 12 months".

"For the rural poor, food security will require increased food production, which relies on reliable and sustainable production systems,” he said. "There is a pressing need to introduce low cost freshwater aquaculture production systems to help rural communities combat poverty while at the same time conserving their environment in a sound manner". Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Aquaculturists, published and supported by the International Aquafeed Magazine from Perendale Publishers.