Zambia government invests $2m in fish genetic improvement

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Zambia government through the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project (ZAEDP) has pumped in two million dollars, equivalent to 22 million Kwacha for the fish genetic improvemen in Zambia.

Fisheries and Livestock Permanent Secretary David Shamulenge says research in genetic improvement of fish will enhance the quality and quantity of fish and increase fish production and productivity.

Dr. Shamulenge says the National Aquaculture Research Development Centre will be transformed into a regional research center of Excellency for the SADC community and Africa in aquaculture production.

He added that the National Aquaculture Research Development Centre will also introduce the certification of fingerlings and fish products for fish farmers to access quality fingerlings and curb curtails in the fisheries sector that are causing unnecessary shortages.

Dr. Shamulenge was speaking at the National Aquaculture Research Development Centre in Mwekera, Kitwe when the Zambia Aquaculture Enterprise Development Project National Steering committee visited the institution.

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