| Project Type | Research Project |
| Project Sub-Type | Application |
| Project Status | Closed |
| Administrative Unit | Ottawa |
| Regional Office Area | ESARO |
| Responsible Officer | MacKay, Kenneth |
| ODA Sector | Fishery Research |
| Canadian Collaboration | No |
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| Duration (months) | 36 |
| Extension (months) | 0 |
| Project Completion Date | 1993/12/31 |
| Legal Close Date | 1996/11/25 |
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| Total Funding | 168600 |
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Abstract
Although pond fish culture as yet contributes little to African fish production, the interest of small-scale culturists is increasing and potential is high. Of the possible methods for increasing pond productivity, polyculture (using several species to exploit the various kinds of food produced in ponds) is appropriate because of availability of a diverse fish fauna. This project will develop polyculture systems to increase yields in small-scale ponds, by selecting appropriate fish species and combinations, and investigating production and use of natural food in ponds inhabited by mixed fish species. Results will be applicable to some 300 small-scale fish farmers in Malawi and to other countries of the region with similar fish fauna.
Recipient Institution(s)
| Malawi. Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Environmental Affairs |
| Street Address | Private Bag 350 | Lilonwe 3 | Malawi |
| Institution Type | Governmental |
| Geographic Scope | National |
| UN Organization | No |
| Component Number | 001 |
| Research Status | Closed |
| Institution Country | Malawi |
