Flagship farm brings new business model to Uganda’s tilapia sector

Flagship farm brings new business model to Uganda’s tilapia sector

Source: thefishsite

8/9/2023

Credit: Proscovia Alando

Rural Aquaculture Development (RAD) has developed an innovative model both to grow and sell its own tilapia, and to support the local aquaculture sector, in a bid to improve smallholder livelihoods in western Uganda.

Founders Dr Tim Messeder and Pauson Mpabukire Joshua explain the ethos behind the company.
Can you tell me a bit about the development of RAD?

RAD officially began its operations in 2020. In May 2021, we started the construction of ponds on land provided by our partner, the North Kigezi Diocese. This initiative laid the foundation for our aquaculture activities and enabled us to start production.

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