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Three days on the bank, a lifetime of better ponds
Our farmer training course teaches pond building, water care, feeding, health and selling, on our own ponds, with the people who run them every day.
3days, 9am to 4pm
16places on each course
₦95kexample fee, lunch included
6months of WhatsApp support after
The course
What you will learn
Day one
Ponds and water
- Choosing a site and pond type
- Building, liming and filling
- Testing oxygen, pH and ammonia
- Borehole, rain and power choices
Day two
Fish and feed
- Choosing healthy fingerlings
- Stocking densities that work
- Feeding guides and floating feed
- Spotting sick fish early
Day three
Harvest and selling
- Grading and harvest planning
- Smoking and keeping fish
- Pricing, records and costs
- Finding buyers in your town
Upcoming courses
Places left
| Dates | Language | Places left | Example fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 to 26 November | English | 4 of 16 | ₦95,000 |
| 8 to 10 December | English and Ibibio | 11 of 16 | ₦95,000 |
| 19 to 21 January | English | 16 of 16 | ₦95,000 |
Example dates and rates for this demo.
Your trainers
People who farm every day
TrainerMrs Aniekan UdohFarm manager, 14 years with fish
TrainerMr Ubong EtimHatchery lead and water care
Apply for a place
Takes two minutes
Thank you, .
Your place is held for three days. We will send payment details and a reading list on WhatsApp. Reference . Example form for this demo.
Included
- Lunch and tea each day
- A printed pond book to keep records
- A water test kit to take home
- Six months of WhatsApp questions
- 10% off your first fingerlings
Course questions
FAQ
Do I need any experience?
No. Most people on the course are starting out; some already have a pond and want to do better.
Can I pay in two parts?
Yes, half to hold the place and half on day one.
Is there accommodation?
We can suggest guesthouses in Ewet Housing within five minutes of the farm.
Fresh from Ewet Housing
Plan a pond before the course
Use the pond planner to sketch your numbers, and bring them on day one.