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On April 23, 2026, FoodTechBangladesh hosted an online training session titled ‘Online Farmer Training on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Water Quality & Fish Health Management.’ The session marked a key milestone as a pilot collaboration between two consortium partners, FishTech (BD) Limited and Gemini Seafood PLC., engaging their farmer networks for the first time under a joint training initiative.
The training brought together approximately 150 farmers in a hybrid format, combining online participation with on-ground engagement, reflecting strong interest from aquaculture practitioners across the country. This approach further strengthened the program’s commitment to scalable, inclusive, and digitally enabled knowledge dissemination.
The session focused on Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), a modern, resource-efficient technology that enables high-density fish production while maintaining optimal water quality. As highlighted during the session, RAS facilitates continuous water reuse through filtration and treatment systems, supporting higher productivity with reduced environmental impact.
To ensure practical relevance, Jaed Hossen, Manager (HR, Compliance & Admin) at Gemini Seafood PLC., introduced the core concepts and operational framework of RAS. Drawing from the training materials, he highlighted how RAS integrates components such as biofilters, aeration, and continuous water circulation to remove waste, regulate oxygen levels, and ensure system stability.
Following this, Md. Ariful Islam, Assistant Manager (R&D) at FishTech (BD) Limited, led the session on water quality and fish health management. He explained critical parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, and temperature, and how these directly influence fish growth, immunity, and survival. He also provided actionable solutions, including the use of probiotics, aeration systems, and water treatment techniques to maintain a balanced aquaculture environment.
Farmers from diverse regions of Khulna and Cox’s Bazar actively participated throughout the session. The training concluded with an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to address their technical challenges directly and explore practical adoption strategies.
Overall, the session equipped farmers with actionable knowledge to improve water quality, prevent disease, and adopt RAS-based systems for enhanced productivity and sustainability.
Building on this momentum, FoodTechBangladesh plans to continue organizing similar collaborative training sessions, further expanding outreach and strengthening farmer capacity across the country. The session was hosted by Faiza Tahiya, Business Analyst at LightCastle Partners.
FoodTechBangladesh is a six-year public-private partnership (PPP) co-funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh. Co-implemented by Larive International and LightCastle Partners, the programme aims to enhance Bangladesh’s aquaculture sector through sustainable and scalable interventions. FTB focuses on improving technical performance, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening market linkages. Key initiatives include establishing Centres of Excellence across regions, training thousands of farmers, and promoting innovative aquaculture technologies.
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