Posted by EPa in Fisheries
Source of Technology
A modified technology of the Department of Agriculture, Rice + Fish Farming System was launched in 1979. In the year 2001, an on-farm research on rice and prawn farming was initially introduced in the upland areas of two barangays Oples and Taytay, Nagcarlan, Laguna.
Technology Description
Rice-prawn culture is considered to be an ideal method in maximizing land use through rice and prawn production. It requires farmers to devote 10% of the total area for pond refuge for prawn and the remaining 90% for rice. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by EPa in Fisheries
Angelfish is a freshwater ornamental fish with laterally compressed round body and elongated triangular shaped dorsal and anal fins.
It is a piscivorous species that prey on small fish and other macro-invertebrates. It is a hardy species and can attain a maximum size of 12-15cm in length. It is one of the species with high demand in the local and foreign markets.
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Posted by EPa in Fisheries
Taong 1980’s unang inalagaan ang red tilapia sa Pilipinas. Bukod sa pagkamapula, mataas na kalidad, presyo, matatag sa sakit ay masarap din ang laman nito. Karaniwang luto nito ay pasingaw o sweet and sour na inihahain sa mga first class hotels at restaurants.
Ang mga sumusunod ang wastong pamamaraan ng pag-aalaga nito:
Pagpili ng Lugar
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Posted by EPa in Fisheries
Aquaculture’s role in the Philippine fisheries industry has dramatically increased in the recent years. In 2007, 47% of the overall fish supply was contributed by aquaculture alone (BAS Regional Production Data, 2007).
With regards to cultured species, the paradigm shift from the promotion of traditional species to high-value species is gaining momentum with considerable impact on the domestic and international fish trade. Advances in aquaculture technology will make many high-value species available for culture and it is seen that these species will dominate the trade in the years to come. Read the rest of this entry »
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Raising Colocasia
Colocasia sp., an aquatic plant also known as taro, is an excellent food material. It can be grown as an added commodity in a rice-fish farm. Practically, all parts of the plant can be eaten (tubers, stalks and leaves). It can also be utilized as food for fish and animals, especially pigs. The culture requirement is simple, and there are no expensive inputs.
Here are steps in raising Colocasia: Read the rest of this entry »
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