Tag: Zambia

Exhibition of fish smoking technology in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia)   This is an example of fish processing technology being exhibited at the Agriculture and Commercial Show. The processing technology is a kiln where fish is smoked. Agriculture and commercial shows are events where farmers, Government and other stakeholders interact.    

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A compost crib in a fish pond in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia)                                                            Description: Lumbwe Kaluba and Abdel Rahman El Gamal The photo shows a compost crib in the shallow corner of an earthen fish pond. The …

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Smoking of cichlid fish in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) The photo shows a simple post harvest technology in fish smoking is being employed. Fish smoking is usually applied to the cichlid family; mainly breams. 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 …

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Drying of salted fish in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kaluba (Zambia) The photo shows the previously salted fish when let to dry. Dried fish are ready for market and human consumption. There is a very good market for salted fish in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you …

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Fish harvesting from earthen ponds in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) The photo shows fish farmers while are harvesting an earthen fish pond. The pond was stocked with Tilapia rendalli. The main cultured species are Oreochromis macrochir, Tilapia rendalli and Oreochromis andersonaii. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its clarity. However, we trust you will notify us …

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Distribution of armoured catfish, Auchenoglanis occidentalis and research initiative in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) Armoured catfish (Auchenoglanis occidentalis) which is shown in this photo is found in the Congo river basin and Zambezi river basin. Starting this year (2012) specimens of the species were collected from the wild for research purpose in an attempt trying to breed this species in captivity. The research takes place at Fiyongoli Aquacultural …

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Fish gutting by a woman in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) The picture illustrates post harvest technologies. The woman is gutting the fish which will later be either salted, sun dried or smoked. There are inadequate freezing facilities for fish so people opt to salt, sun dry or smoke. Note: We decided not to watermark the photos in order not to upset its …

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Fish trading before landing in Zambia

Credit: Lumbwe Kalumba (Zambia) This photo which has been taken in Mweru-Luapula Fishers who come to the shore while the traders have gone over to buy fish from them even before it reaches land. A woman trader is shown in the photo. The fishing boats shown in the photo are Dug-out canoes. In general 2-3 fishermen are working on …

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