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GIFT transfer risk management: Pathogen
Type: Internal Report
This risk analysis examines the pathogen risks associated with the proposed importation of fry of GIFT, a
strain of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) developed by WorldFish that is characterized by its improved
growth ...
GIFT transfer risk management: Genetics. Genetic risk analysis and recommended risk management plan for the transfer of GIFT (Oreochromis niloticus) from Malaysia to Nigeria
Type: Report
This report is a genetic risk analysis of introducing Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) in Nigeria
for aquaculture purposes. It was conducted following the guidance of the International Council for the
Exploration ...
Procurement and testing of Genetically Improved Fish Seed at Orisha Farms, Lagos Nigeria
Type: Internal Report
Orisha Farms procured and stocked 9,500pcs of all-male Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) Strain tilapia seedlings for the ProSCAWA project, the GIFT strain grows 100% faster than the local tilapia strain and can ...
Youth in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture
Type: Brief
Youth is considered to be the transition period between childhood and adulthood, and as such
encompasses a diverse group of individuals. Differences in gender, caste, class, sexuality and ability influence livelihood ...
The future of fish in Africa: employment and investment opportunities
Type: Journal Article
One of the most pressing challenges facing food systems in Africa is ensuring availability of a healthy and sustainable diet to 2.4 billion people by 2050. The continent has struggled with development challenges, particularly ...
WorldFish 2020 Annual Report
Type: Internal Report
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted lives, economies and food systems everywhere. In response to the pandemic, WorldFish and its many partners across the public and private sectors worked to generate scientific evidence, ...
Quick protocol for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in aquatic animal species from aquaculture and fisheries
Type: Tool
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) happens when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are able to resist the inhibition or killing effects of medicines used to treat the infections they cause, making ...
Gender in Nigeria's Aquaculture and Small-Scale Fisheries Value Chains
Type: Poster
Infographic on Gender in Nigeria aquatic food systems.
COVID-19 impacts on women fish processors and traders in sub-Saharan Africa: Insights and recommendations for building forward better
Type: Brief
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying responses to mitigate this global health crisis have resulted in substantial disruptions to demand, production, distribution and labor in fisheries, aquaculture and food systems. These ...
Nigeria Country Program: Achievement highlights under the implementation of the CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems 2017-2021
Type: Brief
This brief highlights the major project achievements for the Nigeria country program in line with the FISH Research Program strategic goals and indicators. The brief was produced taking as reference a series of key resources ...