Issah Amin is a fish curer on Lake Malawi. He uses traditional methods that create a lot of smoke. This process can lead to wasted fish and health problems. Recent studies show high losses of fish during different stages of processing.
To improve this situation, researchers in Malawi developed new kilns. These kilns are clean and use less firewood. They cook fish more evenly and quickly, which helps keep the fish fresh and safe.
The project aims to help fish curers reduce their losses and improve their business, which is very important for the local economy.
Difficult words
- curer — a person who prepares fish for eating.
- process — a series of actions to achieve something.
- wasted — not used effectively or lost.
- health — the condition of being free from illness.
- developed — made or improved over time.
- clean — not dirty; free from pollution.
- economy — the system of production and consumption in a country.
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Discussion questions
- How do you think new technology can help traditional businesses?
- Why is reducing fish loss important for local economies?
- What other methods could improve food safety in processing?
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