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By choosing one of these methods, you will establish a cost-effective fish farm, capable of producing and marketing almost any amount of tilapia per annum. By cultivating tilapia fish in earth ponds or cages, you will utilize the unique advantages of your selected location.

Fish is the main source of animal protein in Africa, of which tilapia & catfish have been predominant. An ever growing surge in worldwide demand for these two species creates immense opportunities. This is a tremendous business opportunity that can benefit many Africans within a short period.

Aquaculture: Aquaculture is the production, through artificial cultivation techniques, of any aquatic plant or animal, such as fish, shrimp and clams. Aquaculture is sometimes referred to as “the agriculture of the oceans,” involving the “growing” and “harvesting” of aquatic life, including but not limited to fish, shellfish and algae. Although it is a relatively new field, already about sixty (60) percent of total worldwide production of fish and seafood currently comes from aquaculture “farms.” Environmentally, as aquaculture production expands to meet the global demand for fishery products, it is essential that efficient and sustainable production systems be developed and utilized by trained professionals.

In addition to our specialization in setting up fish farms by various methods, Alphalapia specializes in setting up and operating fish feed production plants, as well as designing and setting up modern fish processing plants in their various forms.

Raising fish in cages is a successful system used in many parts of the world.  It has replaced the traditional fish-growing method of earth ponds.  Its advantages are well recognized and it is widely spread all over the globe.  The first and most important advantage is the unlimited amount of water surrounding the cages. This unlimited water supply provides vast amounts of oxygen and running water, which is necessary for productive fish farming. In addition, the financial investment in cages is by far lower than ponds. Furthermore, the daily operation of cages is much simpler in comparison to any other commonly used method of growing fish.