Tag: Uganda

Marketing of smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Busia, Uganda

Credit:Eugene Eges Smoked Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) on a fish stall in Busia Fish market in Busia Uganda  photo taken on 3dr Februery 2012 by Eugene Eges Note:We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us if you wish to use a picture …

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Cage aquaculture near the source of River Nile in Uganda

Credit: Egesa Eugene (Uganda) The photo shows a cage fish farm (Source Nile) whereas cages are fitted with damand feeders. The farm is  located near the source of River Nile in Jinja. This photo was taken on July12 2009 Note:We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify …

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Local and regional trade of Ugandan fish (Arua town fish market)

Credit:  Enima Chris (Uganda) This picture shows fish selling in Arua Town Market on modest facilities. This market which is the biggest fish market in the region was constructed long time and hence requires renovation. Most of the traded fish finally is transported to Democratic Republic of Congo and the South Sudan which are very …

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Fish farmers’ training in Uganda

Credit: Enima Chris (Uganda) This photo shows a 2-day training program that has been tailored for a target group of fish farmers. Farmers are drawn from a number of areas. The training is conducted at the demonstration site. This training aimed to expose fish farmers to better developed fish farming grounds so that they can …

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Fishing canoes (dugout) in Uganda

Credit: Enima Chris (Uganda) This picture shows abandoned fishing canoes namely dugout canoes. Because of its small size, these canoes can move easy especially in unfavorable fishing zones  like the breeding sites where they can have high fish catchability especially of immature fish. The poverty and lack of funds within the fishing community compels fishermen …

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Artisanal fishery in the Nile (Uganda)

Credit:Enima Chris (Uganda) The overview of the Nile shows the heavy coverage of the river with aquatic plants such as water hyacinth and papyrus which tend to block fishing activities by the fishermen. However, fishermen cut through the plants and set their nets. The common gears and methods used include, gillnets, beach seine, tycooning, spears, …

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A Demonstration fish farm in Manibe (Uganda)

Credit: Enima Chris (Uganda) This photo shows grow out fish ponds located in Manibe sub country. The farm belongs to a fish farmer (Mr. Obedmoth Alfred) of Manibe. The farm is being used as demonstration site for fish farmers. There are a total of four grow-out earthen ponds of 25×30 m2 each. Ponds are stocked …

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Small-scale all-male tilapia aquaculture project in Bududa, Uganda

This project proposal addresses the establishment of a small-scale aquaculture project in Bududa (Uganda). The project objectives highlighted the social dimension of the project especially job creation and providing fish at affordable prices. The rationality behind choosing Bududa for the project has been highlighted, the same is true for selecting Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). The …

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Hatchery establishment for African catfish fry production in mukono district, Uganda

The current project targets the production of African catfish fingerlings starting by 850,000 and increasing in subsequent years. The project which will be located in Mukono district (Uganda) has identified the key physical requirements of land and equipment as well as human resources. Marketing strategy as planned ensures a continous supply of catfish fingerlings throughout …

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