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Tilapia farming: Building a profitable business
Episode 440

Tilapia farming: Building a profitable business

Farmer's Inside Track · Food For Mzansi

August 7, 202427m 15s

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Show Notes

Aquaculture is a promising sector of South Africa with various expansion opportunities. In this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, David Fincham shares his years of expertise and insights on how to have a thriving tilapia enterprise. This includes general considerations for farmers looking to venture into the aquaculture industry.

The sector's potential for sustainable resource use and its capacity to diversify farmers' income streams, make tilapia farming a valuable addition to the agricultural landscape.


Fincham covers essential aspects such as understanding the biological needs of tilapia, managing water quality, ensuring proper nutrition and feed, and preventing disease.