Exciting benefits can be reeled in by fish farmers in Zambia. Fish farming involves the commercial breeding of fish for food in fish tanks or artificial enclosures such as fish ponds. It is a particular type of aquaculture, which is the controlled cultivation and harvesting of aquatic animals. It is also been the fastest growing […] More
by Wiehan Visagie Whoever said a dog is man’s best friend never owned a horse. Our equine counterparts have been part of human civilisation for many years. First, they were only used as working horses, but as of late horses are used for a variety of sport disciplines, farm animals, as well as companion animals. […] More
by Robert Kanyembo, Aquaculture Research and Development Manager, Novatek Animal Feeds Zambia The topic of how much fish should be put in a production system has been of a growing concern and somewhat a detriment to aquaculture development. Many are the times fish farmers complain that their fish are not growing as they should or […] More
Any sheep farmer will agree that when production is effective, profitability on the farm will improve. The best way to maintain income is to focus on the development and growth of the offspring. In sheep production, farmers have to invest a lot of effort to secure the nutrition of the ewe, as it is one […] More
by Mulele Nakweti To get the best results on a dairy farm, a farmer must pay extra attention to the nutritional needs of a dairy herd. It is, therefore, important to provide the animals with a balanced feed in order to achieve higher milk production. Dairy cattle are ruminants and have the ability to utilise […] More
The purpose of a cattle feedlot is to fatten cattle for slaughter, and the quicker and more economical the cattle are fattened, the more successful the feedlot. Cattle farmers have to feed a well-balanced diet to realise good profits. In practice, there are generally two feeding systems to choose from when a farmer is considering […] More
Proper aquafeed management practices, including transport, handling, and storage practices, are essential to any profitable aquaculture farm. These practices are essential to help maintain nutrient quality from feed supplier to pond in order to prevent wastage in the form of spoilage or physical damage, which can be costly to the fish farmer. Apart from physical […] More
by Mulele Nakweti With the onset of the dry season, grass and other vegetation become dry and scarce in Zambia. As a result, it is not easy for cattle farmers to keep their animals in a good condition. Cattle, which are ruminants, can utilise roughage as a source of food. Unlike monogastric animals (chickens and […] More
by Naomi Musonda On any broiler farm, feed efficiency plays an important role when farmers want to become more profitable. Broiler farmers can make use of the feed conversion ratio (FCR), as a benchmark of productivity, to help them realising their long-term financial goals. M any factors affect the FCR. Two examples are management and […] More
by Salim Dawood Nestled in the tiny corner of the famous Zambeef Farm measuring thousands of hectares on the outskirts of Mpongwe in the Copperbelt, a massive feed plant is raising above the trees. Here, Novatek is producing sumptuous feeds for millions of livestock in the entire northern region of Zambia. Commissioned only three years […] More
Is your pond producing less than it should? Well, one of the common causes can be insufficient nutrients to support fish growth, especially in semi-intensive and extensive pond systems. Pond preparation is a key element in any pond production system. Pond preparation involves liming and fertilisation to provide an ideal environment for tilapia to grow. […] More
by Olipa Lumponge, Sales Manager, Novatek Animal Feeds Have you ever wondered why some layer farms are disease-free and yet they have been rearing chickens for some years? Well, it is not by luck but by good management practices. Good management practices entail a cocktail of dos and don’ts. Under this umbrella falls biosecurity measures. […] More
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