Call to breed fish in farm barns

Call to breed fish in farm barns

Source: bbc

10/10/2007

Researchers are encouraging farmers to grow fish in unused barns as a way of boosting their income.

A three-year study at the University of Stirling found rearing tilapia could be a cheap and profitable way for farmers to diversify.

The project, developed by the university's aqua institute, uses a new type of water system for the small scale production of the tropical fish.

Unlike salmon, which can take 18 months to reach market, tilapia only take six.

The new water system is specifically designed for tilapia, which can thrive on a herbivorous or carnivorous diet.

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