Rural Aquaculture Development (RAD), an early-stage Ugandan business supporting the growth of the local aquaculture sector, has developed new innovative model that enables smallholder producers in Rukungiri, western Uganda, to grow and sell tilapia and reduce poverty in the area. Through the service delivery model, RAD helps farmers access aquaculture technologies hence supporting the local aquaculture sector further improving smallholder livelihoods in the western part Uganda. Production capacityRAD’s facilities consist of two main sections which include four-pond hatchery section and three-pond production section. Preserving the catchOne of the unique facilities RAD has is the ice machine. Other than producing and selling tilapia, RAD is also training farmers in n BSF farming techniques and provides free extension services to support their fish feeding practices.

Source: The North Africa Journal August 13, 2023 07:24 UTC