Backyard catfish farming in Nigeria
Watch the video here. The photo above is by Emmanuel Audu. His website is Catfish Farming in Nigeria here.
Nigeria has to import fish to make up for the short fall in their domestic catch. But in downtown Lagos there is solution: farming lungfish, also know as catfish
Excerpt from: “Nigeria: Catfish Farming – a Reliable Investment”
By Taiwo Bernard
Vanguard
14 April 2009
Lagos — Many species of fish are farm produced all over the world, but Catfish is taking the lead because of its uniqueness.
Data available shows that 260 million kilogrammes of Catfish was produced compared to five million kilogrammes of Tilapia, 7.7 million kilogrammes of Crawfish/ Crayfish/Shrimp; 2.68 million kilogrammes of Trout; and 50 million kilogrammes of Salmon in the United States of America alone.
The demand for Catfish in Nigeria is unprecedented so much so that no matter the quantity supplied into the market is consumed by ready buyers. This is so because of its low caloric value, low carbohydrate content, high in protein, low in fat, it is quick and easy to prepare and above all , it tastes great.
Catfish is responsible for a multi-billion naira industry, which is big business for both the grower and the consumer. They are raised in controlled environments that help ease the increased demand for improved, quality protein sources to feed our ever increasing population. Farm-raised catfish is consistently high in quality and is available all-year round at a price unaffected by external environmental conditions.
The importance attached to the culture of Catfish in Nigeria is not only because it is a highly esteemed species that command high market value, but it is hardy and can survive where most other cultivable species cannot.
These qualities coupled with its low bone content, fine flavour, high growth rate and its ability to feed on virtually anything make this fish the bride of most fish farmers in Nigeria
Methods of rearing Catfish can be based on a number of criteria such as number of species cultured, technology of production and cultivation stages among others. They can however be cultured under the following methods.
19 comments
i want to start fish farming and i dont know how to go about it. please can you advise me base on that?
I have about plot of land.pls how can i start fish farming
I have a plastic rubber. how can i start fish farming
i have a plastic rubber, hw can i start fish farming
I have passion for rearing catfish but i dont knw how to go about it…..i wil really appreciate it if u can assist me.
peace be apoun you,i am south african and would love to visit nigeria to study and learn the practical on how catfish farming is done,all the tricks of the trade,responce would highly be appreciated
I am intrested in fish farming but i don’t know what to do. I need your help please.
Please tell me how i can grow big sizes in 3months.
i intend to start catfish rearing i dont no how to feed the fingerlings
How can I grow large size catfish within required mnths.usin food supplements which are not too costly
The business of catfish farming is to produce fish to supply your catfish market at a competitive price and to make a profit after you have taken into account all the amounts you spent on raising the fish, paying the staff, building the farm, the pond and transporting the fish to the market etc.
If you can sell your fish for more than the total cost it takes to produce the fish,
You have a viable business.
There are 5 key parameters that help determine your level of productivity and how well you do as a fish farmer and how profitable your business is likely to be.
If you know what this key factors are and you look out for them and manage them well in your fish farming business,
You would have a successful fish farming business.
Nice piece of information here…you may also get free consultancy, a comprehensive manual and VCD on Catfish Farming and Fingerlings Production @ catfishnigeria.co.nr
I am intrested in fish farming but don’t know how to go about.
i want fisheries graduates and students to be take care of by the govts just as they do with medical students
…very informative post. I just got a Catfish farming manual and VCD on fingerlings production at Catfish Nigeria
http://catfishfarminginnigeriavideos.blogspot.com
I hope to embark on full-time production.
please i need a comprehensive guid on catfish production
I need the tips on how to farm catfish in small scale for house consumption.
i like to go into fish farming, i need your guideline to start , how do i go about it?, thanks
I want to start fish farming, i dont know how to go about it. A quick response will be appreciated.
Thank you.
Leave a Comment