Scottish based fish farm equipment supplier Fusion Marine informed that the South African Government’s Departments of Science and Technology (DST), Water Affairs and Forestry, and Agriculture to implement and manage a range of aquaculture projects that will aid in the sustainable development of the country’s fish farming sector. The company said that the maim aim of the programme is to establish 50-tonne trout and tilapia pilot projects on seven state owned dams.
It is said that if the programme become successful, the pilot projects will be upscaled to 250-500 tonne production units after three years. This project is a joint collaboration between DST, the Division of Aquaculture and the Irvin & Johnson Group and focuses on the grow-out of kob and yellowtail. It is said that the agreement was quickly reached, and to date, Fusion Marine has supplied around 20 Aquaflex and Oceanflex fish farm cages, along with onsite engineering support.
Stephen Divers, managing director, informed that the company is delighted to be supporting this worthwhile programme that will aid the development of the South African aquaculture industry. Prof. Danie Brink, head of the Division of Aquaculture, Stellenbosch University, told that the South African Department of Science and Technology currently operates a number of focused portfolios that support interventions with social impact objectives.
