In order to build the capacity of rural groups and associations in Nigeria, MARKETS II organized a 2-day training session for service providers ICBS and extension agents in the Niger Delta Region on group Dynamics and leadership. Mr. Abiodun Amoo talking on Vision and Mission statements; that before one embarks on a project, he or […]
Fish culture involves the controlled cultivation and harvesting of fish for either family consumption or sales in the market. Although fish culture is over thirty years old in Nigeria, it is yet to develop relatively when compared with arable agriculture and livestock production. A wide range of practices exist in culturing fish. Fish can be […]
One of the easiest and cheapest cottage agric businesses you can start without stress is a catfish smoking business. Due to the increase in number of catfish farms in Nigeria on daily basis, getting catfish to smoke is not a problem. All you need to start this business is having the right information, technical skill […]
For a successful fish feed formulation, fish farmer(s) must be acquainted with the Essential nutrients required by fish, which include: Protein and amino acid – for body building, growth maintenance and reproduction. They are present in feedstuff/ingredient that containing 20% crude protein or more. They are made either of plant or animal materials. Protein of […]
Feeding diseased fish is usually difficult because sick fish feed poorly, however administering medication through feed is generally the only suitable method you can use to administer drugs to fish culture in a medium or large scale production or in a culture facility like earthen pond, race-way, cage etc. Antibiotics can be administered to large […]
This is any unit of concrete, earthen, metallic, plastic, fibre, glass receptacle sited within or in the vicinity of a household primarily for rearing fish and or its related kind. FACTORS FOR SUCCESSFUL FISH FARMING Be committed. Aquaculture requires commitment for success. Recognize that fish are live animals and needs to be treated as such. […]
In order to ensure that the data needs of the project are met and also to ensure high quality for all the value chain activities for 2017 project, the MARKETS II organised a 2-day training session for service providers’ (SPs) M&E staff, extension agents (EAs) and their supervisors currently working on the project in Delta […]
Feed Formulation is a method of combining selected grounded feed ingredients in varying proportions to comply with predetermined nutrient requirements. Due to the continues increase in the cost/price of fish feed (complete feed – nutritionally contain all essential nutrients) in most developing country like Nigeria, where about 95% of the fish farmers depend on complete […]
According to MARKETS II USAID calendar of work structured down for farmers for this season, a one-day practical demonstration from previous pre-season Training of Trainers was held at different locations across Delta and Edo. Training package includes: Knowing your farm which includes ; planning your farm, knowing specifics about your farm, preparing the pond Right […]
The Arkshore Konsult Nigeria Limited TASK, in conjunction with USAID/MARKETS II conducted a Farmer Harvest/Post-harvest training of trainers in three centres in Ondo-State. The program was held between 31st oct to 4th November 2016 in ADP hall in Owo, ADP hall in Akure and Olubo Palace in Igbokoda. It was a gathering where farmers were […]
