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The ocean resources is one of Earth's most valuable natural resources.

It provides food in the form of fish and shellfish—about 200 billion pounds are caught each year.

It’s used for transportation—both travel and shipping. It provides a treasured source of recreation for humans.

It is mined for minerals (salt, sand, gravel, and some manganese, copper, nickel, iron, and cobalt can be found in the deep sea) and drilled for crude oil.

The ocean plays a critical role in removing carbon from the atmosphere and providing oxygen. It regulates Earth’s climate.

The ocean is an increasingly important source of biomedical organisms with enormous potential for fighting disease. These are just a few examples of the importance of the ocean to life on land.

Explore them in greater detail to understand why we must keep the ocean healthy for future generations.

About Fish Facts in the oceans have been fished for thousands of years and are an integral part of human society.

Fish have been important to the world economy for all of these years, starting with the Viking trade of cod and then continuing with fisheries like those found in Lofoten, Europe, Italy, Portugal, Spain, India and also Africa.

Fisheries of today provide about 16% of the total world’s protein with higher percentages occurring in developing nations.

Fisheries are still enormously important to the economy and well-being of communities.

11/02/2025

Profit-making idea: Growth potential for camel milk in Somaliland

Camel milk is a critical product for both consumers and businesses in Somaliland, according to Agrilinks, an information platform part of the US government's Feed the Future initiative.

Traditionally used by pastoralist households for consumption or as a gift exchanged between friends or family, it’s played an important role in providing nutrition for arid-zone populations in several East African countries.

More recently, the camel milk market in Somaliland has expanded as a business activity, due in part to a 2001 ban on livestock exports from Somalis.

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𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀
𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 3: The areas in the world where plantains are most cultivated and the characteristics they possess

Plantains are most cultivated in tropical regions across the globe, particularly in Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Key countries and their characteristics include:

𝟏. 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚 : The largest producer of plantains in Africa. Nigerian plantains are often grown in warm, humid climates and are a staple food, used in dishes like "dodo" (fried plantains) and "boli" (roasted plantains).

𝟐. 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚: Plantains are grown in the forest regions. The "False Horn" variety is common, known for its adaptability to different soils and climates.

𝟑. 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐧 : Another major producer, with plantains grown primarily in the western and southern regions. Plantain farming is an essential part of the local diet and economy.

𝟒. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: One of the top producers in Latin America, Colombia's plantains are grown in tropical lowland areas. Plantain-based dishes, like "patacones" (fried plantains), are widely consumed.

𝟓. 𝐄𝐜𝐮𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 : Known for its export of plantains, Ecuador's plantains thrive in its coastal and Amazonian regions. The country is a significant supplier to international markets.

𝟔. 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚: Plantains are cultivated in the southern states, like Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where they are an important part of the diet and religious rituals.



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25/08/2024

Poultry feeds management is one of vital ideas promotes protein in Poultry.

HOW TO CALCULATE DIGESTIBLE CRUDE PROTEIN (DCP) FOR MAKING YOUR OWN POULTRY FEEDS

The most common ingredients used in poultry feed are whole maize, maize germ, cottonseed cake, soya beans, sunflower or omena (fishmeal).

The farmer needs to know the Digestible Crude Protein (DCP) of the raw materials. Whole maize (8.23 %DCP) Soya (45 % DCP) Omena (55 % DCP) and maize bran (7 % DCP) Sunflower (35 %DCP).

For instance to make a 70 kg bag of feed of layers you require total crude protein content of at least 18 % to meet nutritional requirement.

34 kg of whole maize
12 kg of Soya
8 kg of omena
10 kg of maize bran
6 kg of Lime (as a calcium source)

Calculations

Whole maize = 34 kg x 8.23 ÷100 = 2.80kg
Soya bean = 12 kg x 45 ÷ 100 = 5.40 kg
Omena = 8 kg x 55 ÷ 100 = 4.40 kg
Maize bran = 10 kg x 7 ÷ 100 = 0.70 kg
Lime = 6 kg x 0 ÷ 100 = 0.00 kg
(Total crude protein 13.30 kg)

This means in 70 kg bag, the combined ingredients have a total crude protein content of (13.30÷70) x 100 = 19.0 % which is higher than the requirement of 18%.