Investment in cage culture fish rearing welcome

TIMES INT'L

Dear Editor,
Aquaculture is on the rise in Guyana and is so far proving to be a successful venture for many who have invested in the sector. Research is being completed on cage culture fish rearing with the aim of offering farmers who live in remote locations a chance to embark on this venture.
To date, investments by government have seen aquaculture farmers benefiting from the distribution of quality fingerlings for local consumption and exports, as was seen with over 86,000 fingerlings, produced last year at the Satyadeow Sawh Aquaculture Station at  Mon Repos. In 2008, a total of 20,000 were produced; 85,872 in 2009; and 74, 950 in 2010. This means that the venture is paying great dividends.
Currently, research is being conducted on the development of feed trials, methods for fish cultivation and techniques that can be applied for hinterland and coastal fish cultivation, and there are approximately 75 aquaculture farms countrywide. More investments in cage culture fish rearing are, therefore, welcome, whether by government or the private sector.

With regards,
Jotindra Baichu

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