Mityana, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In recent years, catfish has emerged as a nutritional force and a sustainable source of protein, particularly in regions like Uganda, where aquaculture is gaining traction as a viable solution to food security challenges. Catfish is a resourceful and nutrient-dense fish that has long …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Saprolegnia, a fungal disease affecting catfish in Uganda has killed several fish in their ponds. According to information from the Aquatic Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Kajjansi, Wakiso district, in 2018/ 2019, the national fish hatchery at Kajjansi hatched only 200,000 tons of catfish …
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