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Fish Farming in Zimbabwe

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  Fish farming in Zimbabwe has gained ground in the last ten years, making it one of the top ten fish farming countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Many new farmers are embracing fish farming as their contribution to food security in Zimbabwe, as fish is a rich source of protein and essential nutrients. Species of Fish Reared in Zimbabwe The main fish species reared … [Read more...] about Fish Farming in Zimbabwe

5 PROBLEMS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.

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Watershed management is the process of implementing land use practices and water management practices that aim to improve and protect the quality of the water and other natural resources within a watershed. These resources should be managed in a comprehensive manner to achieve the desired outcome. First, what is a watershed? A watershed is an area of land that sheds or … [Read more...] about 5 PROBLEMS IN WATERSHED MANAGEMENT.

Fish Farming Equipment: The Only Guide You Will Need

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Fish farming in Uganda gained momentum in 1953 in the central region, as a tool for reducing incidences in kwashiorkor in this region by providing rural households with the option of cheap, accessible protein.  The main types of fish reared in Uganda are: African CatfishNile TilapiaMirror CarpSingida Tilapia Fish farming in Uganda is carried out in fish ponds, … [Read more...] about Fish Farming Equipment: The Only Guide You Will Need

5 TIPS TO FISH BIOLOGY

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5 TIPS TO FISH BIOLOGY Tips to fish biology Fish Biology is the study of living organisms that live in water bodies, these being: salt and fresh water, oceans and coastal waters. In fish Biology which is also known as Marine Biology, students are taught the about habitats of aquatic living things, their structures, life cycles and their functions in their habitats. They also … [Read more...] about 5 TIPS TO FISH BIOLOGY