Aquaculture Training & Consultancy

Training & Consultancy

Raising Freshness, Feeding the Future

Training and capacity building are crucial for improving knowledge of best management practices in sustainable aquaculture. In collaboration with the Kenya Fisheries Service, we have developed specialized modules to address key areas for sustainable solutions.
These modules are categorized into three levels: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Raising Freshness, Feeding the Future

Farmer Training & Capacity Building

Knowledge on best aquaculture practices such as proper pond management,fish breeding techniques,feeding frequency are very important to farmers.Through capacity building and training, farmers are able to obtain these skills and hence increase on their profits.

Basic Training

  • Introduction to Aquaculture: Fundamentals of aquaculture practices.
  • Pond Construction and Management: Techniques for building and maintaining fish ponds.
  • Fish Harvesting and Handling: Best practices for harvesting and handling fish to reduce post-harvest losses.
  • Value Addition and Record Keeping: Strategies for adding value to fish products and maintaining accurate records.
  • Basic Training

  • Systems in Aquaculture: Overview of different aquaculture systems, including pond, cage, and recirculating systems.
  • Fish Feeding and Management: Principles of feeding and managing fish for optimal growth.
  • Culture System Management: Managing water quality and other environmental factors in aquaculture systems.
  • Hatchery Management: Techniques for managing fish hatcheries effectively.
  • Fish Diseases and Trends in Aquaculture: Understanding common fish diseases and current trends in the aquaculture sector.

Advance Training

  • Feed Formulation: Developing customized fish feeds for optimal nutrition.
  • Aquaponics: Integrating aquaculture with hydroponics for sustainable food production.
  • Hatchery Design: Designing efficient and sustainable fish hatcheries.
  • Post-Harvest Processing: Techniques for processing fish to enhance shelf life and quality.
  • Economic Dimensions of Sustainable Aquaculture: Understanding the economic aspects of sustainable aquaculture practices.
  • Innovation and Climate-Smart Aquaculture: Implementing innovative and climate-resilient practices in aquaculture.