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Ornamental Aquatic Plant poster collection A collection of Aquatic Plants have been printed by NAQDA. These posters have been designed as an easy reference for aquatic plant growers, exporters and students. An important feature of this collection is that it consists of 180 photos with scientific names, common names and export details. This collection is priced at Rs.150. Any one, who has an interest to obtain this collection, can do so by contacting NAQDA head office at 758, Baseline Road , Colombo 09. |
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New Booklet on Ornamental Aquatic Plant Growing The booklet on Ornamental Aquatic Plant Growing was designed and edited by Manori Bambaranda (Aquaculturist, NAQDA). The booklet covers topics such as the list of Aquatic plant species for export market, Land preparation for cultivation, Propagation methods & Maintenance and trouble shootings. This booklet describes basics needed for ornamental plant growing and more importantly it is in the Sinhala language. Any one who is interested in obtaining a copy can do so by contacting NAQDA head office at 758, Baseline Road , Colombo 09.
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New Booklet on Good Shrimp Aquaculture Practices The booklet on Best Shrimp Aquaculture Practices covers a number of topics on shrimp aquaculture, such as Culture Systems, Purification of Water, Culture Activities, Disease Prevention, and Hatchery Maintenance & Management. The book has been designed as an easy reference handbook for shrimp farmers. An important feature of the book is that many best aquaculture practices are presented with illustrations so that any person who has a practical interest in the subject can grasp the material easily. Given the scarcity of technical materials on aquaculture available in the Sinhala language this can be considered as an important milestone. Any one, who has an interest to obtain a copy, can do so by contacting NAQDA head office at 758, Baseline Road , Colombo 09.
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New Booklet on Freshwater Fish cultureA new booklet on fish culture has been published by NAQDA in collaboration with JAICA. The booklet was written by Yoshitake Sone, a Japanese Overseas Volunteer placed at the Dambulla Center . The booklet covers a wide number of topics on food fish aquaculture in Sri Lanka , though in concise manner. Among the selected topics are importance of fish culture in Sri Lanka , suitable species, site selection and preparation of ponds, major fish diseases, cage culture of fish , seasonal tank aquaculture and integrated fish farming. It also includes a list of important reference contacts to obtain information and advise on aquaculture. The book was organized as an easy reference handbook for practitioners as well as for students. An important feature of the book is that many aquaculture practices are presented with illustrations so that any person who has a practical interest in the subject can grasp the material easily. Given the scarcity of technical materials on aquaculture available in Sinhala in language this can be considered a important contribution. Any one who is interested to obtain a copy can do so by contacting NAQDA head office at 758, Baseline Road, Colombo 09 (Contact Mr. R.M.G Ratnayake at 011- 47231764) at a cost of Rs. 50/= including postage. |
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New Booklet on Freshwater Fish Cuisine
A new booklet on freshwater fish recipes has been published by NAQDA. This came as an outcome of ‘Freshwater Food Fiesta' organized by NAQDA in collaboration with the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation at the recently held National Food Exhibition and Trade Fair conducted by the Ministry of Small and Rural Industries Development at the Viharamaha Devi Park on 08-10 April. The objective of publishing this booklet is to popularize freshwater fish among the urban public by creating awareness on how to prepare freshwater fish deliciously. The ultimate aim of this exercise is to promote the consumption of freshwater fish among urban public, so that a demand is created for products of poor inland fisher community while contributing to increase the animal protein intake also. The booklet covers various methods and recipes for preparing fish dishes for Tilapia (also known as Theppili), Catla, Rohu, Mrigal, and Giant freshwater prawns and other special types of oisters, and crabs. The veteran chef Mr Pabilis Silva of the Mt. Lavinia Hotel has prepared these recipes. Any one, who is interested to obtain a copy, can do so by contacting NAQDA Head Office at 758, BaseLine Road , Colombo 09. (Contact Mr. Sarath at 011-2675316 at a cost of Rs. 50/- including postage) |
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