“Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach them how to grow fish…” and the saying goes on and on. After a study into the Zimbabwean aquatic agriculture, I have made several conclusions the most important being a niche profit potential to those who take the dare. Aquaculture in Zimbabwe is an untapped market.
The definition of aquaculture is understood to mean the farming of aquatic organisms, including fish, molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants. Farming implies some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as regular stocking, feeding and protection from predators. Farming also implies individual or corporate ownership of stock being cultivated. (FAO, 2006). Enough about definitions, let’s get to the cases.
World aquaculture production is increasing much more rapidly than animal husbandry and capture fisheries, the other two sources of animal protein for the world’s population. There is a new consciousness that aquatic production from capture fisheries is nearing its peak thus aquaculture will become an important part of fish source. Zimbabwe being a landlocked country, its main source of protein is from animal husbandry. The increase in health consciousness is leading people to white meat, thus increasing the demand for fish.
For statistical purposes, aquatic organisms that are harvested by an individual or corporate body that has owned them throughout their rearing period contribute to aquaculture while aquatic organisms that are exploitable by the public as a common property resource, with or without appropriate licences, are the harvest of fisheries. (FAO, 2006)
The two essential factors that together distinguish aquaculture from capture fisheries are:
• intervention to enhance the stock;
• ownership of the stock.
A lot of people have been asking me to contact an aquaculture training program but I have been reluctant because I needed the training to be contacted by a Zimbabwean with extensive aquaculture knowledge of other continents. The good news is I have found her. What is left to do now is agree on a date when she will be in Zimbabwe and also agree on the training cost. I asked her a few questions on fish farming and she was more than willing to answer.
- Type of culture structure
- Water exchange
- And intensity of culture
Thus one cannot start giving you any advice about your aquaculture project in Zimbabwe until these three questions are answered.
The type of system used for aquaculture production is a combination of the above criteria. For example, there may be a pond system that is:
• extensive and static: to grow major carp in ponds in China and India;
• semi-intensive and semi-closed: to grow silver perch in ponds in Australia;
• semi-closed and intensive: to grow shrimp in ponds in Asia and the Americas;
• open and intensive: to grow Atlantic salmon in seacages in Norway and Canada.
Aquaculture or fish farming in Zimbabwe is a growing opportunity. The market is insatiable and those who are venturing into the industry are ripping the rewards. With the price of fish being controlled mainly by limited supply and high demand, this business becomes a foolproof business if practiced in Zimbabwe. If you are interested in practicing fish farming in Zimbabwe, like this article so I can start working on the training program.
To your continued success
This is an opportunity that i have, for embarrassingly silly reasons, overlooked. Looking at it from your perspective, i find it appealing to my entrepreneurial appetites…please inform me when the workshop is due.
Many thanks.
I am starting fish farming would love to learn more
Thats good to know. Fish farming is a great and profitable business. What more do you want to know?
Dear sir/madam
l am a Zimbabwean currently residing in China pursuing my Bachelor’s degree.Myself and some friends(Zimbabwean) are interested in fish farming.We strongly believe and feel that the best place to take our ideas and experience that we have earned in the diaspora is our own country and home given the current economic situation.We would appreciate it if we could be in touch and present our proposal or exchange ideas on how best to tap into and expand this market in Zimbabwe mainly and overtime possibly grow it to other countries and continents. Thank you.
Interested in fish farming. When are you going to train
I would like to do fish farming how do i start
i am keen to look into the aspects of tilapia fish farming in the matabeleland area of zimbabwe i am looking for assistance in finance, this project would create much needed employment and supply food to the region.
look forward to comments from interested investors.
terence charsley
You will need to send us your proposal
i am also interested in fishing and am still processing my permit to fish using nets in matebeleland but they also told me to do fish farming so i would like someone to assist me
Very interested in tilapia farming. I am in Matabeleland. Please keep me informed of any training programmes.
LOOKING FOR INTERESTED INVESTORS FOR TILAPIA FISH FARMING PROJECT IN MATABELELAND ZIMBABWE.
REGARDS
TERENCE CHARSLEY
Great!!! What kind of deal are you interested in? Can you shed more light on this?
HI SIMBARASHE
FIRSTLY THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY.
SECONDLY I HAVE TWO OPTIONS TO TABLE THE FIRST BEING AN INDOOR FACILITY , WE HAVE A FAIRLY LARGE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX ON WHICH THERE ARE NUMEROUS LARGE WAREHOUSING FACILITIES.
I WOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ONE OF THE UNITS AND CONVERT IT INTO A TILAPIA BREEDING PLANT IN CONJUNCTION WITH AN AQUAPONICS LAY OUT. THROUGH MY RESEARCH THE TWO WORK WELL TOGETHER.
THE INDOOR PLANT WOULD BE USED AS A INCOME GENERATING PROJECT, A PILOT SHEME FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND A PROGRAM FOR RESTOCKING PURPOSES TO LOCAL DAMS.
THE SECOND OPTION IS TO LOOK AT OUTDOOR BREEDING FACILITIES AGAIN THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE A VIABLE OPTION.
I HAVE FURTHER PLANS, IDEAS AND OPTIONS WHICH I AM ONLY PREPARED TO TABLE ONCE I HAVE A PROSPECTIVE INVESTOR LINED UP.
AGAIN A DEAL WOULD HAVE TO BE AGREED ON WITH ANY POTENTIAL INVESTORS.
LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR COMMENTS.
TERENCE
hie
where do i buy the eggs or baby fish in close to chegutu?
regards
andy
Good question! Iam sending your information to the consultant
what is needed to start a fish project? where do i get this information and how much is needed to start
I am interested. Where do I get the training?
hie. where is the fish farming training taking place & how long will it take. how much is the tution fee?
im intrested in fish farming when is the trainning for fish farming and hw much and h long doz it take
pliz inform me of th date of training of thoz who want t take up fish production as a business venture i am interested in zaka
Also im intrested
Very informative article.I am interested in the training program. Please keep me updated.
When is the training? How long and much does it cost?
please kindly help me with the fish farming information um tryng to serch but i cant fynd the proper information to start the project
please if yu can really assit on the above request please email me on rangancube@gmail.com or contact me on +263777507544….um really luking foward to your infomative adivice ….thank you in advance
thanks for the program really. its very nice and I am interested. please inform me when lectures commences…..
I am very interested in fish farming. Where and when is the training
Hello. Me and my friend want to venture into fish farming but where can I get the fish eggs?
Where can I get information on fish farming, when is the next training. Please help.
Hie can you please assist me with the information on fish farming training.
I love fish keeping project , I have a dream taking it to a higher level of business . So far I started end of 2014 bt it seems as if I might win the market .
When are the courses? I want to join one
Am in training Were can i find you. My cell
0774 655 958. Please call me
I am interested in aquaculture, does anyone know where I could do the training?
l have the land and resources but lack the capital. the missing link l see is the need to connect investors with us. money wtht a plan is no use, as is r plans wtht capital
this is a good initiative ld say. but for investors to be intetestd u need a proper business proposal and budget. l like the zeal
Aquaculture is the way to go in Zim .I share the same sentiments with you that this is another unexploited market niche.The economical landscape requires us to breed home grown solutions of which aqua culture poses as one.Go for it ..the program is good,and we are behind u.
I’m interested in the aquaculture training.
Thanks for your usual swift response to such matters
Need to know how to start a fish farming business here in ZIMBABWE.
I would like to be fully equipped on fish farming in zimbabwe and would like to get more infor and training
l was given land in hwange and thus were l stay, lm interested in fish farming, l want to have knowledge in this project. lm even ready to attend lessons. Please help.
I want to be trained in aquafarming. When is the training. Can I have the details.
Thank you
i wld lyk to start fish famingi n zimbabwe in chihota area near harare cn u plz help in hw much i need to invest and were to get the fish i dnt knw anyone nearby doing tht bussiness
I need to be trained but I have already dug a three by two metre sloping pond yet to be finished ,what is my wayforward at the backyard garden? I need the fish as a project and forfaily consumption
I am very much interested. Would want to undergo the training
i would like to no what is needed on how to start a fish farming in Zimbabwe & like to get more infor and training.my location is in Goromonzi Mwanza
I would want to start fish farming in zimbabwe
I am in Borrowdale and would want to start fish farming
I am interested. how do I get the trainig. Iam in Bulawao
need to get in to fish farming.hw do we go about it
am based chipinge rural ,where can i find training coures for fish farming in manicaland
I wish to do fish farming
need to venture into aquaculture and need advices on the budget where to get eggs and the setup of ponds like who does the ponds i recently got an allocation of 300hectares of land at insiza with two dams though they are dry and need scooping the only source of water is borehole water
i would like to start fish farming,would yu advise on which type of fish can be favorable in marondera ,and how many tonnes can i harvest on a 10 by 10 by 2 m deep ,pond ,thank u
Hie, can you inform me about the costs of seeds and when is the training goin to be conducted.
im interested in fish farming, i like it…
so how cn i find you for training and for full info
thank you just found some usefull information.actually thinking of starting the project in january 2016.
Hi when is the next training session and where I’m in kwe kwe
Hie,am interested in starting fish farming in Goromonzi,need training urgently
Training sessions for aqua farming-from deep rural Mat South-West. Got my own water source but would do with some formal training
I m in Harare , Glen View 2 l m interested in Fish farming.Please contact me
This is good for the economy, I like it.
Am considering to commence tnk system fish farming in Zim
Am presently in South Africa.
I want to study fish farming how do i go about it
This is one of business i wanted to start before it is conjested bt lack of proper knowledge & capital remained major drawbacks
Interested in fish farming and have a land for the project but capital is a problem. Inform me when is your next training
Need more information
i am in Harare I want to do fish farming pliz contact me on 0713162398
Thanks for the article quite educative. I would like more information on the subject I intend to begin aquaculture in manicaland , mutare soon. Where can i get training and planning assistance.
Need more info re bream farming.
As a possible investor how much would I be obliged to give the government?
Hi Ken. It will be a private investment and the government will have no say in it. Unless you want to partner the government or use government land to build fisheries. You can however buy private property to do your business. So you will be obliged to give the government nothing. The government will benefit in taxes and employment. Get in touch with me through email.
Hi and thanks for your response. Please provide your email address so I can contact you directly. Thanks Ken.
its a good thing to do fish farming.I would like to be trained .Where can i receive the training?
am interested in fish farming how can i be assisted
please email us on invest@ziminvestors.vom