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This technical paper is a basic guide to the starting and successful practice of small-scale trout farming. It summarizes all the technical information that it is important to know for small-scale trout production.
In mountainous regions, where water resources could support profitable trout farming, protection of the environment is also important. Therefore, this technical paper contains sections with information about the basics of efficient treatment of trout farm effluents.
The concept of this technical paper is to guide the reader through the necessary technical information, related practical solutions and the steps of preparation of both investment in and day-to-day operation of a small-scale rainbow trout farm.
In order to satisfy interest for specific details, a glossary has been compiled and tables and annexes attached. Explanations are short but together with their illustrations they should be informative. Hence, it is hoped that this combination will facilitate easy understanding and learning of rainbow trout farming.
Preparation of this document
Unemployment-generated poverty in the mountainous regions of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and of the Caucasus and Central Asia is a considerable problem. The problem exists in spite of the fact that natural resources could provide both income generation and employment in these regions.
Among the available natural resources, water excellent for trout farming is abundant in the mountainous regions. However, instead of being produced locally, the highly valued trout is often imported. Therefore, the utilization of available water resources for trout production is an obvious possibility for both increasing employment opportunities and generating income.
Because of the reasons mentioned above, the present practical reference publication has been designed and elaborated along with three other related trout farming publications. These are the guides to Small-scale Propagation of Rainbow Trout, Small-scale Trout Processing Methods and Trout Farming-based Angling Tourism.
It is hoped that the publications will support initiatives and the creativity of individuals, families and communities in the successful start-up and practice of trout farming and associated activities.
It is envisaged that interested farmers and families will learn the art of trout farming through this general example of rainbow trout farming. It is also hoped that the knowledge gained will help and support the start-up of the production of local trout species that need...