Introducing Doctor Shrimp Academy: Entrepreneurship in Shrimp Farming

An education initiative by Blue Aqua - The Doctor Shrimp Academy -  launches its international intake for the skills course 'Entrepreneurship in Shrimp Farming'. A collaboration with Temasek Polytechnic and taught by Dr Farshad Shishehchian, CEO & Founder of Blue Aqua International, the course will provide both hard and soft skills for those interested to take a hand in the business of shrimp farming.  

The Doctor Shrimp Academy is specialised in all facets and practical skills transfer with technical courses designed for real-world shrimp farming. With the course being held in Singapore, participants will have access to a practicum at Blue Aqua's commercial shrimp farm in Singapore, which is well known for its super-intensive shrimp production numbers.

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a Certificate of Performance by Doctor Shrimp Academy & Temasek Polytechnic.

Date: 20 to 22 March 2023 (Application closes 17 Feb 2023)
Location: Singapore (Temasek Polytechnic, School of Applied Science & Blue Aqua Breeding Center)
Trainer: Dr Farshad Shishehchian, PhD, Terrestrial and Aquatic Ecology (Shrimp Pond Ecology)  CEO & Founder, Blue Aqua International.

Course Outline:
From cost-effective farming business models, site-selection, to fundraising, production planning and marketing. The course will enable participants to successfully develop a farming business plan for the start-up of farming operations or technologies to help increase the productivity and effectiveness of farming operations in Singapore and the region.

• Overview of the Global Shrimp Farming Industry
• Business models (Species, Site, Feasibility Study)
• Production Planning & Operations (Designs, Infrastructures, Technical Manpower)
• Marketing Plan/Strategies
• Financial Analysis (Production & Sales)

For more information about the course visit the website, HERE.

The Aquaculturists

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