By Chisomo Phiri
Minister of Natural Resources and Climate Change, Michael Usi says Malawi will soon have model fish mega farms.
Usi said this yesterday in zomba when he appreciated the work at the Natural Acquaculture Centre.
The Minister said the first country’s model fish mega farm will be at Kasinthula in Chikwawa where fish farmers will be visiting to learn various fish farming skills.
He said economically, the mega farms will help the country export more fish to other countries which in turn will attract foreign currency.
He added that since the farms will lead to the production of fish in large quantities, the other harvested fish will be used for food.
Said Usi:”It’s sad that some people in the country have never tasted chambo fish because of it’s low production which makes it expensive on marketplaces.”
The Minister then challenged officials from the fisheries department to be innovative in their duties in preparation of these fish mega farms.
On his part, Domasi Aquaculture Center station manager Titus Phiri challenged that the center has the capacity to produce and supply enough fingerings across the country.
“Fish farming is an ideal business,” he said.
