A series of online training videos have been released by non-profit organisation, WorldFish, designed to teach Egyptian fish farmers the industry’s best management practices.
It is hoped that the 10 short videos will help local fish farmers boost productivity and quality. They are part of the Improving Employment and Income through the Development of Egypt’s Aquaculture Sector (IEIDEAS) project, which aims to develop the country’s US$1.5bn aquaculture industry and generate more employment in the sector.
“These videos are good learning tool for fish farmers to show them the industry’s best management practices in a simplified way,” said Dr Diaa Al-Kenawy, research scientist, WorldFish.
“Both the trainers and the farmers found the videos very useful because they explain all fish farming stages from site selection and pond design to harvest and post-harvest treatment,” he added.
WorldFish says while the videos are targeted at Egyptian fish farmers, they offer industry tips that will benefit pond-based aquaculture producers around the world.
The IEIDEAS project is part of the CGIAR Research Program on Livestock and Fish, which aims to increase the productivity of small-scale livestock and fish systems in sustainable ways, making meat, milk and fish more available and affordable to poor consumers across the developing world.
Strengthening the aquaculture industry in Egypt will help to secure the livelihoods of those employed in the sector, and ensure an affordable source of animal protein for the millions of poor who depend on fish.
Video: WorldFish
