Fish and Vegetables of Tigris

Integrated fish farming.

Location: Mosel

Host: Oxfam Iraq

Funded by IRIL

The project is introducing integrated fish farming techniques to a local context that does not utilize it.

The Problem

A shortage of fresh fish in the local market and reduce the chemical fertilizers.

The Solution

This integrated fish farming uses aquaculture techniques to cultivate fish. The project team connected the irrigation system with an aquarium to start the cycle. As it passes through the tube system, water feeds the vegetables with all required organic material to grow. The main objective of this is to avoid and reduce the use of chemical fertilizers to feed plants. The project utilizes greenhouses to ensure that the production cycle will be during all seasons. This project is powered by solar energy.

Where is Fish and Vegetables of Tigris Now

Despite challenges that forced the project to relocate and to lose all previous progress, Fish and Vegetables of Tigris is re-starting at a new location. They are currently experimenting with planting Okra in the greenhouses, and they have started planting alfalfa to feed sheep in the farm area. Fish and Vegetables of Tigris is seeking to finalise their transition to the new location and to resume sales.  

Contact

Visit the FB page of the Start-Up here

Visit the FB page of the Start-Up here