Thinking of getting into fish farming or aquaponics, but overwhelmed by where to start? Look no further.
Whether you dream of raising tilapia in a small backyard setup or envision scaling a commercial aquaponics system that feeds both people and profits, Food For Mzansi has curated a collection of expert-backed articles.
We’ve gathered the best insights from industry leaders like David Fincham, MJ Nunes, and Neale Strauch, who have already put in the hard work and are now sharing the secrets to their success.
Click the links below to dive into the full articles. Your future in aquaculture starts right here.
Thinking of farming fish? Start here!
This guide breaks down the essentials into 10 must-follow steps to launch your fish farming journey. This article comes with advice from aquaculture expert David Fincham, who brings over 30 years of hands-on experience.
Fincham breaks down what you need for your business plan, methods of farming, water quality, and much more. If you are reading this article, you are already at step one, which is to stop waiting and start researching, planning, and asking questions.
A system that feeds fish and plants
Aquaponics combines fish farming (aquaculture) and soil-free plant growing (hydroponics), recycling nutrient-rich water from fish tanks to feed plants, while plants, in turn, purify the water for the fish. The result? Up to 95% less water use and a fully organic system that thrives without synthetic chemicals or pesticides.
This article features insights from MJ Nunes of Sable Creek Farms, one of South Africa’s leading aquaponics pioneers, unpacking the science, strategy, and sustainability behind this closed-loop farming method.
Growing 430 000 plants on just 1 hectare
Did you know that a single hectare of aquaponics can grow up to 430 000 plants, compared to just 2 000 to 40 000 in conventional systems.
In this deep dive, aquaponics expert Neale Strauch shares the ins and outs of building a thriving aquaponics operation, from his humble backyard beginnings to running a commercial system producing 80 000 plants.
Have you considered tilapia?
Tilapia farming holds massive potential, especially for smallholders and entrepreneurs looking to diversify or enter the fish farming game.
In this insightful guide, aquaculture expert David Fincham unpacks everything you need to know to make tilapia farming a success. From capital investment and water quality to species selection and system design.
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