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The use of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum) and maize (Zea mays) bran as low-cost tilapia aquaculture inputs
Type: Journal Article
The objective of this study was to determine the effect of napier grass presented in various forms either alone or combined with maize bran and/or lime on the growth of T. rendalli, 0. shirunus and 0. kurongue.
Preference of different terrestrial plants as food for Tilapia rendallli and Oreochromis shiranus
Type: Journal Article
Fish have distinct preferences for plants and there is need to identify those that will lead to good growth and production, especially in Africa where there is abundant natural and agricultural waste vegetation. Some plants ...
Effect of fishpond input on pond mud nutrient levels in integrated crop-fish culture resource recycling
Type: Report
The success of aquaculture among small holder farmers in Malawi, depends on the use of the available on-farm resources. Commercial fish feeds are currently not available. Fish ponds open possibility for recycling of waste ...
Investigations on the use of on-farm resources as pond inputs to culture Tilapia rendalli and Oreochromis shiranus on smallholder farms in rural Malawi
Type: Journal Article
Resources available on the majority of smallholder fish farms in the Zomba District of Malawi were tested toincrease smallholder aquaculture production currently limited by a lack of inputs.