By George Munene
Maker of high-quality fish protein feed Lattice Aquaculture has launched its Best Fish Farmer Competition 2023 to reward the most innovative fish farmers and aquaculture students who share their inspirational views and actions.
The following prizes will be up for grabs:
- Fish feeds
- Aquacare trial; pond probiotics
- Farm visits and consultations
- Aquaculture training at our FoodTechAfrica Aquaculture Academy
- Onsite training
- Several internship opportunities in the aquaculture sector
- There will be 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th prize winners under the farmers’ category, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize winners in the students’ category.
The #BestFishFarmerCompetition2023 runs until 28th February 2023. Through this competition, Lattice will connect stakeholders and accelerate knowledge sharing in the Kenyan aquaculture sector.
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By entering the competition, you will receive support and coaching from industry leaders, leading to life-long valuable skills. You will also be connected to like-minded innovators contributing to the ecosystem of aquaculture in Eastern Africa.
Prizes to be won: (FARMERS CATEGORY)
First prize (farmer)
- Free training for farmworkers at the Aquaculture Academy
- Free high-quality feed (1,000 kg)
- On-site training
- AquaCare trial including water quality test kit and on-site trial support
- A consultation session at your farm with our technical professional for tailored advice
Second Prize Winner
- Free training for farmworkers at the Aquaculture Academy
- Free high-quality feed (650 kg)
- On-site training
- AquaCare trial including water quality test kit and on-site trial support
- A consultation session at your farm with our technical professional for tailored advice
Third Prize Winner
- Free training for farmworkers at the Aquaculture Academy
- Free high-quality feed (350 kg)
- On-site training
- AquaCare trial including water quality test kit and on-site trial support
- A consultation session at your farm with our technical professional for tailored advice
Fourth Prize Winner
- Free training for farmworkers at the Aquaculture Academy
- On-site training
- A consultation session at your farm with our technical professional for tailored advice
Fifth Prize Winner
- Free training for farmworkers at the Aquaculture Academy
- On-site training
- A consultation session at your farm with our technical professional for tailored advice
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(STUDENTS CATEGORY)
1st Prize Student
2nd Prize Student
3rd Prize Student
Prizes to be won:
- Free training at the Aquaculture Academy
- Internship/attachment opportunities
To enter the competition enroll via aquacultureacademy.co.ke/bestfarmer/.
For any inquiries, reach out to +254 742 337 723 or hello@aquacultureacademy.co.ke.