Micro-entrepreneur fish farmers in the Yangambi Landscape in the Democratic Republic of Congo recently benefited from a program to strengthen their skills. Thanks to the FORESTS II project funded by the European Union and implemented by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR-ICRAF), these green entrepreneurs can develop their knowledge and techniques in the field of fish farming.
One aspect of this training is the production of maggots from house flies for fish feed. This alternative method reduces production costs by replacing fishmeal with maggots. In addition to this, the production of maggots makes it possible to recycle organic waste, thus contributing to solving an environmental problem while generating a biofertilizing residue that can be used in agriculture.
It is important to emphasize that studies have shown that feeding by maggots does not present any health risks for fish and poultry. This sustainable and profitable approach allows fish farmers to ensure quality food for their fish while preserving the environment.
The FORESTS project therefore aims to train about fifteen fish farmers from the Yangambi Landscape in the production of maggots, thus promoting the food self-sufficiency of fish raised in the region. These training sessions take place over a defined period and will allow entrepreneurs to put their new skills into practice as soon as the training is completed.
This marks an important step in the development of fish farming in the region, promoting the autonomy and sustainability of micro-enterprises in the sector. Thanks to this new knowledge, fish farmers will be able to improve their productivity while preserving the environment.
In conclusion, capacity building of fish farming micro-entrepreneurs in the Yangambi Landscape is a promising initiative to support the sustainable development of fish farming in the region. The production of maggots from house flies offers an economically viable and environmentally friendly solution, allowing entrepreneurs to improve their productivity while limiting their impact on natural resources