Are you a Zambian citizen with a passion for fish farming? The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, alongside its key partners, is rolling out exciting opportunities you don’t want to miss! Dive into these game-changing initiatives that could jumpstart or expand your aquaculture business:
Zambia Aquaculture Project (ZAP)
- Goals: Improve genetics of the local Green-headed bream, upgrade Kasaka Fisheries Training Institute, and train officers and farmers.
- Focus: Supporting small to medium-scale farmers, with priority on women and youth involvement.
- Outcomes: Empower farmers to produce fish meeting both regional and international standards.
- Timeline: August 1, 2022 – July 31, 2026.
Citizen’s Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC)
- Aquaculture Seed Fund: Financial support for establishing hatcheries and scaling up fish farming operations.
- Loans for Cooperatives: CEEC offers loans to cooperatives looking to venture into or grow their fish farming businesses.
Grab this chance to enhance your business, uplift local aquaculture standards, and contribute to Zambia’s fish production goals! #ZambiaAquaculture #FishFarming #CEECZambia #EmpowerZambia #YouthInAquaculture #WomenInAgribusiness #SustainableFarming
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