Date: Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Time: 17:45 – 23:00 (UTC+8) / 12:45 – 18:00 (EET)
Click here to register to participate in the event online
Context:
A virtual training program will be held to explore a set of innovative solutions, tips, and techniques of IAA Systems showcasing a set of different case studies.
In this training course hosted by the U. S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the United Soybean Board (USB) in partnership with WorldFish’s Egypt, scientists and academicians will come together to provide experiences and reflections on an overview of aquaculture in Egypt and existing status and drivers of IAA Systems.
WorldFish’s aquaculture scientists and consultants will be participating in training sessions to present several case studies on principles for designing IAA farms and systems such as; aquaponics in arid lands as well as providing useful insights into economics for integrated systems. Furthermore, exchanging tips, techniques, and good practices tailored for small-scale farmers, producers, and business owners.
Agenda:
Welcoming remarks
WorldFish, USSEC and LFRPDA
Overview of Aquaculture in Egypt - Status and Drivers for IAA
Salah Mesalhy Aly, Professor, Chair, Lakes and Fish Resources Protection and Development Agency (LFRPDA), Egypt
Integrated Aquaculture- Agriculture Systems in Reclaimed Lands; Principle and Design
Salah Haggag, Professor, Aquaculture Consultant, Egypt
Assessment of IAA systems in Egypt; Field Study
Sherif Sadek (PhD), Immediate Past President, African Chapter, World Aquaculture Society and Aquaculture Consultant Office (ACO) Creator and Manager
Aquaponics in Arid Lands
Ibrahim Belal (PhD), Aquaculturist and Aquaculture Nutritionist Consultant
Economics of Integrated Systems
Gamal Azazy, Professor, Head of Fish Economic Department and Head of Fish Production Unit, Central Lab for Aquaculture Research (CLAR), Sharqia, Egypt
Successful Tips, Techniques and Ideas to Avoid Common Mistakes
Diaa Al-Kenawy, Professor, Head of Research Department, Central Laboratory for Aquaculture Research (CLAR), Sharqia, Egypt
Open Discussion & Q/A
Closing remarks
WorldFish, USSEC and LFRPDA
Please note: The training will be live-streamed on USSEC community pod platform, which requires participants to create a user account in advance at https://soyexcellence.org/. The presentations will be in the English language, while the training course will be delivered in the Arabic language.
We look forward to your active participation.
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