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Training Programmes
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Catfish Farming Foundations: From Farm Setup to Profitable Production
A structured self-paced course with 15 core lessons covering production systems, water quality, stocking, feeding, RAS, fish health, hatchery foundations, grow-out, harvesting and farm profitability.
Beginner103 min videoFinal assessmentCertificate
Jentan Fisheries Practical Training Series
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Hatchery management
Recognising Distress in Newly Hatched Catfish Fry
Learn the normal behaviour of newly hatched fry, recognise Green-Amber-Red warning signs, check critical water-quality parameters and follow a practical hatchery response procedure.
Read the fry distress guideFeeding and growth
Catfish Feeding and Feed Management
Learn how pellet selection, biomass estimates, feeding response, FCR, storage and farm records work together to control feed cost and support fish growth.
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Practical Fish Farming Video Tips
Watch reviewed Jentan Fisheries YouTube tips with a short summary, practical takeaways and a direct link to the related Academy training article.
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Featured beginner guide
Introduction to Fish Farming: A Practical Guide for Beginners in Nigeria
Learn the foundations of species selection, production systems, water quality, stocking, feeding, biosecurity, farm records and profitability before starting your first production cycle.
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Periodic Fish Farming Training Programmes
Practical training for prospective and existing fish farmers.
Jentan will organise periodic practical training programmes for people planning to enter fish farming and for existing farmers who want to improve production quality, farm discipline, and profitability. Training will combine classroom guidance with practical farm-focused learning where available.
Available training
Introduction to Commercial Fish Farming
A practical starter programme for prospective fish farmers, new investors, youth entrepreneurs, agribusiness owners, cooperatives, and institutions that want to understand how to start, manage, and grow a profitable fish farming business.
View training detailsIntroduction to commercial fish farming
Catfish and tilapia production
Hatchery management
Fingerling and juvenile handling
Water quality management
Feeding and growth monitoring
Disease prevention and biosecurity
RAS technology and modern farm systems
Farm business planning and profitability
New Academy courses are being prepared. Explore the featured beginner guide or register for learning updates.