Family Alliance For Development And Cooperation, Tanzania

Model of fish dryers

Whereas the ordinary cabin dryer could as well be used to dry sardines, it is not the most suitable design. The trays onto which to put the fish need to be much stronger. In this case we opt for metallic trays and weld mesh (instead of plastic mesh). The following are two simple designs that could be adapted to produce dried fish of higher quality.

(i) Model an improved solar dryer for fish.

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(ii) Model of a tent solar dryer

These dryers can easily be constructed using locally available materials except for the visqueen. The necessity for producing quality fish is highlighted elsewhere on this site. The experiences may vary from one place to another. Fishermen and fish mongers from the Lake zone could benefit from this simple technology.

Fish of high quality is not only good as an export commodity, but also as food for our people. It improves their nutrition and health standards. The poor quality fish could be recycled into animal and poultry feeds.

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