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Inland fish farming breaking new bounds
IT CAN BE DONE: Mumeng LLG President and
Morobe Provincial Chairman for Mining,
Mathias Philip showing off fish with womenfolk
to demonstrate that fish farming is not a dream
but a reality.
The introduction of inland fish farming
to Kwembu and Mangki villages is a
new concept for locals, who for many
years have been depending on other
local protein and processed food for
their diet.
With a training conducted recently
on fish farming, the villagers now have
an opportunity to cultivate fish as an
alternate protein source.
The training funded by HVJV and
facilitated by the Morobe Fisheries
Management Authority came about
through a Public Private Partnership
agreement signed between the two
parties in 2010.
The aim of the program is to
include fish as a protein for the people
through provision of training on proper
management of their fish ponds once
into full production.
CRD Manager Benjamin Kamaya said
MMJV is working in partnership with the
government to assist where it can in the
implementation of such programs.
Mr Kamaya encouraged participants
to utilise the skills and knowledge
gained from the training.
“This kind of training is very
beneficial and must be put into practice
and used to help other members of the
community,” said Mr Kamaya.
On behalf of the participant’s,
community representative, Koni Yoruwe
said fish farming was a new concept to
them but they are willing to put into
practice the skills and knowledge gained
from the training.
HVJV is providing funding support
for many other community projects,
apart from fish farming including cocoa
and coffee programs as well as Health
and Education and infrastructure
projects.
Through strengthened partnerships
with all levels of the government and
the community, HVJV is committed to
see such projects benefit the community
through its operations.
Morobe Fisheries Management
Authority Chairman Frank Pologo said
HVJV was doing a lot to support the
aspirations of the national government
to deliver basic services to the rural
population.
Mr Pologo was pleased to note
that inland fish farming had potential
in the area. He encouraged farmers
to work together to create a strong
family protein base which in future will
pave the way for them to venture into
commercial markets once production
increased.
Mumeng Inland Fish Corporative
Chairman Joseph Waikesa explained
that inland fish farming has a huge
potential to enter into commercial
production but this can only happen
through willingness and commitment
from the farmers to participate in such
programs.
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