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Willy Fleuren
Nigeria
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 21 มิ.ย. 2020
An accomplished and result-driven professional, with over 30 years of track record of success on international level in aquaculture, Willy Fleuren started his carrier in the Netherlands with focus on the Dutch Clarias. He co-founded a fish farm company, Fleuren & Nooijen in the Netherlands (which has been in operation since 1984). He later set up alongside the late Ade Alakija, one of the biggest aquaculture companies in Nigeria, Durante Fish industries, which is located in the largest city in West Africa, Ibadan. In 2015, he moved to the capital city of the country, Abuja where he manages a large fish farm. He is also into other partnership projects in Kenya, Germany, Democratic Republic of Congo, and just a few to mention.
As a savvy Chief Executive Officer, Willy has a hand in every aspect of aquaculture business - from managing fish farms, consultancy/construction projects worth billions of Naira, supply of fishery equipment to marketing of fish feeds, and so on.
As a savvy Chief Executive Officer, Willy has a hand in every aspect of aquaculture business - from managing fish farms, consultancy/construction projects worth billions of Naira, supply of fishery equipment to marketing of fish feeds, and so on.
Success story at Aqua Gardens Fish Farm amidst harsh economic realities - Winning strategy revealed!
Success is not the absence of challenges but the ability to soar beyond them. Today, we're diving into an inspiring story of resilience and triumph at Aqua Gardens Fish Farm, expertly managed by Mr. Willy Fleuren. This farm exemplifies how success is not about avoiding challenges but overcoming them.
In this video, shot on May 30th, 2024, we explore the remarkable journey of Aqua Gardens. You'll hear from successful individuals still actively engaged in the fish farming business and draw inspiration from their achievements amidst Nigeria's current economic hardships. If you've been following our earlier videos, you'll recognize this location and be thrilled by the phenomenal developments since our last visit.
This episode is packed with valuable insights, especially from Willy, who shares candid advice for those in or aspiring to join the aquaculture business, both within Africa and in the diaspora. Please like, subscribe, and share. We look forward to your feedback in the comments.
TO ORDER THE BOOK ( African Catfish Farmer's Handbook ) ON AMAZON
Click on this link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ
TO ORDER THE BOOK (Nigerian Adventures of a Dutch Fish Farmer) ON AMAZON
Click on this link a.co/d/duXm94R
Video Timestamp
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Willy talks about the harvest and sales process at Aqua Gardens farm
10:15 Interactions with some players in the Aquaculture business
13:04 Meet Willy's Wife (Mercy Fleuren) and also his business partner
13:45 The challenges inside Aqua Gardens Fish farm and how the team is dealing with them
22:39 The sorry state of the overflow or spill-way at the Jabi dam (lake like some call it)
25:50 Some broodstocks for sale
26:27 The traits of a fish farm in optimal working condition (capacity SHOULD'T be the focus)
27:27 The phonomenal aesthetic of Aqua garden Farm
30:38 See Willy's White Catfishes and Pangasius
36:33 Willy's candid advise to would-be and active fish farmers. (Africans in the diaspora need to hear this)
In this video, shot on May 30th, 2024, we explore the remarkable journey of Aqua Gardens. You'll hear from successful individuals still actively engaged in the fish farming business and draw inspiration from their achievements amidst Nigeria's current economic hardships. If you've been following our earlier videos, you'll recognize this location and be thrilled by the phenomenal developments since our last visit.
This episode is packed with valuable insights, especially from Willy, who shares candid advice for those in or aspiring to join the aquaculture business, both within Africa and in the diaspora. Please like, subscribe, and share. We look forward to your feedback in the comments.
TO ORDER THE BOOK ( African Catfish Farmer's Handbook ) ON AMAZON
Click on this link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ
TO ORDER THE BOOK (Nigerian Adventures of a Dutch Fish Farmer) ON AMAZON
Click on this link a.co/d/duXm94R
Video Timestamp
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Willy talks about the harvest and sales process at Aqua Gardens farm
10:15 Interactions with some players in the Aquaculture business
13:04 Meet Willy's Wife (Mercy Fleuren) and also his business partner
13:45 The challenges inside Aqua Gardens Fish farm and how the team is dealing with them
22:39 The sorry state of the overflow or spill-way at the Jabi dam (lake like some call it)
25:50 Some broodstocks for sale
26:27 The traits of a fish farm in optimal working condition (capacity SHOULD'T be the focus)
27:27 The phonomenal aesthetic of Aqua garden Farm
30:38 See Willy's White Catfishes and Pangasius
36:33 Willy's candid advise to would-be and active fish farmers. (Africans in the diaspora need to hear this)
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Flashback On How Far We Have Come - Fish Farm Project | Agro Forestry 🌳🐟
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📅 On July 4th, 2023, we arrived at the breathtaking Suleja embankment dam, ready to take you on a nostalgic journey of our remarkable achievements. Join us (Mr. Willy Fleuren and Dominic Iyodo), as we reflect on the progress we've made, the challenges we've conquered, and the bright future that lies ahead. 💡 From humble beginnings to extraordinary milestones, this video is packed with inspiring...
Small Actions, Big Impact: Preserve Our World - Stop Pollution | Insects Conservation | Green Future
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The need for a cleaner, greener, and healthier world cannot be over-emphasized! In this must-watch video, Mr. Willy Fleuren stresses the urgent need to reduce pollution, preserve the natural ecosystem, and protect even the unpopular players such as insects. Join us in taking ownership of your actions towards making a positive impact on our planet's future. Like, subscribe, and share this video ...
The Success Story At The Suleja Fish Farm - Vision 2022 Achieved
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The project at Suleja Embankment dam is alas a dream come true! In this video, Mr. Willy Fleuren gives a tour of the progress made so far. As customers come from far and near to buy fish on the last day of the year 2022. "A dream becomes a goal when action is taken toward its achievement" These words of Bo Bennett best describes the story of Suleja Dam. The project which started in the earlier ...
Catfish Farming Secrets For Maximizing Productivity - Pond Quality | Feeding | Grading
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🐟 Are you a fish farmer looking to boost productivity? Wondering how to manage your farm effectively for the best results? We've got you covered! In this video, join Mr. Willy as he reveals the closely-guarded secrets of successful catfish farming. Learn all about pond construction, feeding techniques, and grading strategies that can take your production to the next level. 💡 Discover the key to...
Remarkable Progress On Suleja Fish Farm Construction Project And Willy's Garden At Kuje
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The Aquaculture Expert Meets His Long Awaited Guest - An Agroforestry Expert
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What Are The Qualities Of A Good Fish Farmer? Are You Amongst The World's Best?
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Subtitle Indonesia please
❤waw fantastic knowing oga Mr Willy is a beginning of knowledge
The enjoyment is in the journey. God bless willy and dominic
😊 Thanks a lot!
Chief Willy,sexual maturity for Pangasius is 5years and you can even use the sperm of male Pangasius brood stock to cross your African catfish/Dutch Clarias to get a hybrid called Clariothalmus.
Thanks for the info, Prof. Ubi
@@WillyFleuren you are welcome my erudite mentor. Good morning and a big win today.
Wow 🤩 Your Pangasius and Red Egyptian African Catfish have really grown very big Chief Willy Special Characters of RED EGYPTIAN AFRICAN CATFISH:👇🏿 1. Low fry size variation 2. Absence of type I & type II cannibalism 3. Rapid growth 4. High survival rate(95%-99%) 5. Withstand high ammonia(NH3) levels in ponds 6. High slaughter yield
Once again, thanks !
Iyodo, you are doing a great job too
Thanks a lot!
I have watched all your videos ( started watching since 7 days). I am saving seriously towards poultry/fish farming and I hope to visit your farm to learn and hopefully do so by working with you guys!!! You need to work seriously on smooth sales. You can't get to this level of production and loose during sales
Thanks once again Onyinye
What a great man with a great vision
Thanks Pedro!
I appreciate the background sound and sorry for the dead fish but these background sounds feels like we are in a funeral home. It's ok to record without background sound too. I appreciate the expert knowledge shared here
Thanks
Thanks for the video is so educative am a Ugandan watching from Abu Dhabi am planning to start a fish pond in Uganda next year
Thanks, nice to know your plans towards the industry
Mr Willy, i love the way he compares what happens in the pond with the Nigerian situation: the rich predating on the poor and so getting richer and the poir getting poorer, the politicians getribg fatter and the people getting slimmer abd slimmer. He understands Nigeria well!!!!
I have been stuck to this channel the whole day. I have watched virtually all the videos. Quite educative and inspiring!!! I am quite excited about this whole thing!!! I have been eager to do farming (fish and poultry). I have always wanted to understudy this. I am an Associate Professor a d highly interested in learning. I don't mind working with you. Dominic, i envy you!!! You don't know the opportunity you have being with Mr Willy!!
Thanks a lot Onyinye!
Cost of this tanks and can someone get it in Nigeria?
Please my catfish fries don’t eat after hatching before dying off…please what can be the cause and how can the problem be solved?
It could be a couple of things. Please refer to this video I did a while back th-cam.com/video/6u3GvQ0aa1U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=W7KBy4sraFUGfveP
Dankjewel voor je milieu vriendelijke projectmanagement in Nigeria.
Thanks a lot
How can I get the book?
do you supply fingerlings to South africa?
We haven't done that in the past but hopefully will consider the prospects of doing that
Imagine my church CAC were busy cutting down money only to seek same money from members to build. Will words hits me like what took him years n money to build is what some people r cutting down all in d name of building temple for God. Secondly if a westerner can be saying about discardment of old people in Europe i hope those who are non-native can grab that now cos when they told ya to invest back in Africa, ya all be like Europe is the home..Thank you Willy!!!!
Thanks a lot Alex
This 😂😂farmer is very funny and charismatic.
Some times ground water is quite acidic and devoid of oxygen. Is this something youve checked? Sometimes you test the water at the beginning and it seems fine because it has been sitting for a while and then when operations begin you face the real problem. It will also be hard to succeed with a flow through system without any water purification.
Certainly, with our test kits, we do that first! I totally understand and appreciate your direction of thoughts. Thanks!
The problem is a common problem in most hatcheries. Water quality problems is the major problem in hatchery management. When you have bacteria infection caused by water parameter changes. Even after treating with antibiotics, disease will come back after like a week. The way to go is to install water treatment plant a. It comes pricy. I did one few months ago arround March and the hatch rate is better, tho we are still having issues
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and insights Abiodun
Hi Willy Nice work, I am being inquisitive do you do consultation or contractor? I want to build a farm in the southern part of Nigeria, 50,000 capacity catfish and 90,000 hatchery.
Hi Jeff, thanks! Yes we do consultancy and contracts. You can contact us via Info@gerritfleuren.com and Dominic will schedule a meeting. We are based in Abuja. Do well to leave your mobile no in the email
My husband and I will be coming to Nigeria for livestock and mixed farming. I really enjoyed this video.
Oh, that's nice to know. Thanks!
Very educative
Nice to know you found it educative
Hi, recently I am onto Mr Willy Flueren's site and am highly impressed about the good job he is doing. I have built some smaller size ponds of almost a million naira working on how to raise capital to buy feeds and other equipment before I can start cat fish farming project on a smaller scale to grow my farm gradually. It is a blessing that I have not started, a good omen the money did not come yet, to allow me learn so much. Honestly If I return to Abj I will try and contact him on books or any guidance. I pray God keep you doing more to bring hope to many Nigerians, Africans and beyond. Thanks thanks thanks for your channel sir.
Hi, recently I am onto Mr Willy Flueren's site and am highly impressed about the good job he is doing. I have built some smaller size ponds of almost a million naira working on how to raise capital to buy feeds and other equipment before I can start cat fish farming project on a smaller scale to grow my farm gradually. It is a blessing that I have not started, a good omen the money did not come yet, to allow me learn so much. Honestly If I return to Abj I will try and contact him on books or any guidance. I pray God keep you doing more to bring hope to many Nigerians, Africans and beyond. Thanks thanks thanks for your channel sir.
But sir, how do we manage with high cost for some of us with little capital
Inflation is skyrocketing on Nigeria. Sales price was 940 but today June 2, 2024. Price on the least in Ibadan is from 1800 to 2450
Could you please tell us why catfish farming is not the best for cage farming
Hello Mr. Willy, You are doing an amazing job here in Nigeria. Kudos to you and your team. 👍🏼👍🏼 I would love to visit your Garden in Kuje to learn and enjoy Nature.
Oh, that will be nice! Thanks!
@@WillyFleuren Alright Mr. Willy, I really appreciate it!! I will send you an email to arrange a visit,
I need training on hatchery. Do you offer training on hatchery management
Please how can I get the book. The one you mentioned as 5500. Am in Ibadan Oyo State. Can you waybill to me sir
Thanks Mr Willy for motivating the Africans and the world generally, Aquaculture is my dream Business am planning to leave Dubai and go back home in Uganda to invest my sweat earnings
Good morning sir, Please do you offer training services
29th of April 2021. Feed was 7900. And now 25th of May, 2023. Feed is now 19000 on the average
Bribe and gift are not the same thing
Please how can I get fish to start my fish pond in Gambia
The neatest fish farm ever...every other one on you tube is just too unkept that i began to think making a fish farm neat is not possible....shuuuu
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Hello Willy, Thanks for your efforts. Please, where can I buy you book locally.
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Hello Willy, I am interested your book. Please can I buy directly from your company or a local bookshop in Nigeria? Thanks for your response.
@@okechukwueze7433 write hs on info@gerritfleuren.com and let's have your name and address. Dominic will get intouch with you to take it up from there
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R
Guess what! You can now purchase The African Catfish Farmer's Handbook by Willy Fleuren (Paper Back and Hard Cover) on Amazon. See link a.co/d/dVhbrVJ and for my Adventures in Africa see link to the book on Amazon a.co/d/duXm94R