Trout farming In South Africa

摘要

The trout sector has, to a large extent, pioneered aquaculture development in South Africa. Trout were first brought to South Africa in 1875 by A.R. Campbell Johnson who carried a consignment of ova with him on a mail ship (Crass 1986). However, all the eggs were dead on arrival. Several additional unsuccessful attempts to establish populations by various individuals followed before John Clarke Parker, of Natal, became involved in 1882. Parker's determination was fueled by his joy for fly fishing and, after a few attempts, Parker succeeded on 10 March 1890 when the first trout were hatched at Boschfontein. Within two weeks, more than 2,000 fry were beginning to feed.