JUST BECAUSE

tilapia is one of the most hardy species in aquaculture, many if not all farmers, neglect to provide the best culture conditions for the fish in the ponds. In the Philippines where more than 60% of tilapia production comes from fishponds, today’s losses from fishkills are often blamed to extreme weather situation due to climate change. Sometimes, blame is laid on the brand of commercial feed used. It is very easy to point fingers at the weather or the feed, but the real situation can only be determined through frequent farm visits and observations and talking with farmers.