The following article, pulled from BBC's Online News, describes how aquaculture increases food security in Malawi. Enviornmental reporter, James Morgan travels to bushland villages, west of Zomba, to grasp a better understanding of their developing, yet prosperous fish farming techniques. The article gives an in-depth description on how the communities use the few resources they posess to create rain water ponds that aid in breeding chambo (species of talapia) and mlamba (catfish). Farmers explain how the increase of fish not only pulls them away from financial strains, but is also nourishing the sick. Unlike much of the news flowing from the struggling continent, this article highlights a sign of innovation and hope.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7683748.stm
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Like you said, this is a really positive story to read about! I wonder how long it takes for these fish farmers to collect enough rain water to start raising their fish in the first place. Considering bushland villages are strained for food resources, this sounds most promising, and these fish are healthy too! What a great article to read!
Like Kshotsberger, who is the biggest blogger on this planet, I also enjoyed reading this amazing article. I think anything aid programs could do with helping malnourished people find food and give them another chance at life is positive. This is an amazing story and it proves how intelligent the people are in Malawi. Reading stories of great fortune motivates me to find a cause and help out over there.
I think this is a great program. It is not too complicated or strange. It creates a cycle with agriculture and aquaculture, where the two support each other. This makes the whole system sustainable and natural.
As the article mentioned, fish contain nutrients that are hard to get in other foods. This is very helpful for people who are malnourished or have low immunity.
Giving people the means to support themselves and provide nourishment to members of their village will help them create strong sustainable communities.
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