Three Filipinos were chosen as scholars and are now representing the Philippines in the short course on Intensive Fish Farming being conducted by MASHAV’s International Agricultural Training Center (MATC) from July 16-25 in Shefayim, Israel.
Participants from the Philippines include: Rhea Elemento, Aquaculturist I, Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources (BFAR); Reniel Dandan, Science Research Specialist I, National Fisheries Research and Development Institute; and Irish Belmonte, Senior Aquaculturist, City Government of Ormoc.
The program aims to introduce Israel’s expertise and comprehensive approach to developing its intensive fish farming sector.
The training will cover various topics such as fish farming in Israel, inland and coastal production methods, water quality management, and the interplay between fish farming and ecology.
