Welcome to HavilahGiyon College’s Fish Farming & Aquaculture Course—designed to cultivate the next generation of sustainable aquaculture professionals. This dynamic program blends foundational science with hands-on application, equipping students to thrive in Nigeria’s expanding fish farming industry.

Course Highlights:

• Aquaculture Fundamentals
  Explore the principles, history, and objectives of fish farming across different systems—ponds, cages, tanks, recirculating systems—and learn how aquaculture serves as a vital source of protein production.
• Farm Site Planning & Design
  Gain expertise in selecting optimal sites, designing and constructing culture systems—including earthen and lined ponds, concrete tanks, and raceways—and preparing ponds for stocking.
• Species Selection, Breeding, & Hatchery Management
  Study criteria for choosing species such as tilapia, catfish, and others, and learn breeding, artificial fertilization, and hatchery operations for fingerling production.
• Water Quality & Environmental Management
  Monitor and manage key water parameters—such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and ammonia—to maintain healthy fish populations.
• Nutrition, Feeding & Health Management
  Understand the nutritional needs of fish, feed formulation, feeding strategies, and disease prevention practices, including biosecurity and health interventions.
• Harvesting, Processing & Value Addition
  Learn efficient harvesting methods, post-harvest handling, grading, processing, and value addition—covering both quality control and food safety fundamentals. )
• Economics, Marketing & Sustainable Practices
  Develop skills in cost analysis, business planning, and marketing strategies tailored for aquaculture ventures, with an emphasis on sustainability and profitability.

Why Enroll?
Graduates of this course will emerge with a strong blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills—ready to establish or manage fish farms, contribute to food security, and pursue innovation in the aquaculture sector.