Development of small-scale aquaculture and integrated farming systems in Malawi
1995
Ruddle, K. | (National Nuseum of Entomology, Osaka (Japan)) | Balarin, J.D. (ICLARM, Zomba (Malawi))
The document examines the dietary importance and supply of and demand for fresh fish for the SADC Region. It briefly reviews the historical background and status of aquaculture in the region. It examines the role of integrated small-scale aquaculture with particular reference to the potential application of South East Asian agro-ecosystems to African settings. Outlines the principal characteristics of Malawi's capture fisheries. Examines the national development policy for aquaculture and summerises the historical development of aquaculture in the country. It also summerises aquaculture research, extension, training and formal education on-going in Malawi. Describes the geophysical distribution of aquaculture in the country, examines the characteristics of pond aquaculture conducted on small-scale farms in Zomba, Mulanje and Mwanza Districts. Examines in detail the biophysical environment, land holding charactieristics, cropping systems and household economies imposed in traditional societies by socio-cultural and micro-economic factors. And finally it proposes an agenda for adaptive research on integrated farming systems in Malawi
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