Series 15 - Episode 22: Polyculture, Crab Shack, Solar freezing and Dagaa processor
Series 15 - Episode 22: Polyculture, Crab Shack, Solar freezing and Dagaa processor
Welcome to the 15th season of Shamba Shape Up!
Join us for a special coastal edition of Shamba Shape Up as we explore how farmers are turning the ocean into a source of income and fighting post-harvest waste! We'll show you incredible innovations from communities making the most of the sea.
First, we visit the Umoja Group and their unique polyculture farm. Watch how they integrate shrimp, fish, crabs, and sea cucumbers in a single pond system. You'll see how natural tide flows keep the ponds healthy and learn how solar-powered freezers are a game-changer for reducing post-harvest losses.
Then, we head to the Crab Shack, a successful community-run crab farm. This thriving business is a testament to the power of teamwork and strong governance. We’ll share expert tips on everything from improving feeding to sustainable marketing strategies that have made them a coastal success story.
Finally, we meet the Kibuyuni Dagaa Processors, a group of women who have perfected the art of fish preservation. We explore their traditional methods of blanching and sun drying, and see how simple improvements like repaired nets and the installation of solar lighting have made their work safer and more efficient.
his episode is a powerful look at how innovation and community spirit are creating a new "blue" economy along the Kenyan coast.
Aquaculture BlueEconomy CoastalFarming DagaaProcessing Dagaa CrabFarming ShrimpFarmingShow times
Kenya
Sunday 1:30 pm (Swahili)
Saturday 1:30 pm (English)
Zambia
Saturday at 3:00 pm (Tonga),
Sunday at 3:00 pm (Bemba)
on ZNBC TV 1
Uganda
Thursday 8:00 pm (Luganda)
on Bukedde TV1 and 2
Sunday 6:30 pm (English)
Wednesday 12:00 pm (English)
on NTV Uganda