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Pond Fish Culture Practices in Nigeria
J.A. Akankali, J.F.N. Abowei and A. Eli
Corresponding Author: Abowei Jasper
Submitted: 2011 February, 25
Accepted: 2011 March, 26
Published: 2011 June, 06 |
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Pond fish culture practices in Nigeria was reviewed to refresh the minds of fish and other interested
stake holders on some basic principles involved in pond fish culture. Fish pond system is the commonest
agricultural techniques in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Profit making, job creation, provision of raw
materials for several industries and increase in foreign exchange earnings are some benefits. However, loss of
land and introduction some water borne diseases are some disadvantages in pond fish culture. This articles
reviews the fish pond management processes, stocking of ponds, feeding of fish, types of culture, fish farming
combined with other branches of agriculture, rearing of fish for purposes other than food, other fish culture,
types of fish used for fish culture in central east Africa, general biology of the species of value in fish culture
and suitable combinations of fish for stocking to reawaken the minds of individuals, companies and government
on the need to develop pond fish culture in Nigeria.
Key words: Culture combinations, identification, method, pond fish culture, practices, ,
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J.A. Akankali, J.F.N. Abowei and A. Eli, . Pond Fish Culture Practices in Nigeria. Advance Journal of Food Science and Technology, (3): 181-195.
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ISSN (Online): 2042-4876
ISSN (Print): 2042-4868 |
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