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Diversification of farming systems and species in Nigerian Aquaculture (TADAN) Perspective
(2022)Type: PresentationWorkshop on Nigerian Aquaculture: Status, Prospects and Future Growth - Remi Ahmed - Diversification of farming systems and species in Nigerian Aquaculture (TADAN) Perspective -
Does aquaculture add resilience to the global food system?
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleAquaculture is the fastest growing food sector and continues to expand alongside terrestrial crop and livestock production. Using portfolio theory as a conceptual framework, the authors explore how current interconnections ... -
Does size matter? Reassessing the relationship between aquaculture and poverty in Bangladesh
(2012)Type: Journal ArticleAquaculture has long been promoted by development institutions in Bangladesh on the understanding that it can alleviate poverty. Most of this attention has focused on forms of the activity commonly referred to as ‘small-scale’. ... -
Does sustainable intensification offer a pathway to improved food security for aquatic agricultural system-dependent communities?
(2017)Type: Book ChapterSustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and ... -
DOF Zambia_Draft Report on setting up experiments on genetic characterization and strain comparison and Plan for possible improvement of African Catfish_August 2019
Type: Donor ReportSelective breeding programmes start with collection of genetic material from different sources, which could be different wild populations or domesticated stocks / strains. It is important to assess the genetic diversity ... -
Domestic crop booms, livelihood pathways and nested transitions: Charting the implications of Bangladesh's pangasius boom
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleRapidly transforming Asian food systems are oriented largely towards domestic markets, yet literature on Asian crop booms deals almost exclusively with commodities produced for export. With reference to pangasius aquaculture ... -
Donor-oyster derived heritability estimates and the effect of genotype X environment interaction on the production of pearl quality traits in the silver-lip pearl oyster, Pinctada maxima
(2012)Type: Journal ArticleThe aim of this study was to estimate donor-oyster derived heritability and genetic correlations for pearl quality traits in the silver-lipped pearl oyster, P. maxima; namely pearl size, colour, lustre, shape and complexion. ... -
Dos and Don'ts of Aquaculture Fish Farming
(2022)Type: BrochureBrief guideline for Better Management Practices (BMP) in Aquaculture -
Down to earth thoughts on conserving aquatic genetic diversity
(1990)Type: Journal ArticleA discussion is presented on the topic of maintaining genetic diversity in aquatic ecosystems, considering the various threats caused by irreversible damage or loss to the environment. The current situation in aquaculture ... -
Drawing pictures of integrated farms helps everyone: an example from Vietnam
(1990)Type: Journal ArticleThe participation of farmers in the research process related to the development of integrated farming processes is discussed with respect to observations made on the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. The use of drawing pictures of ... -
Dynamite fishing in Sierra Leone
(1993)Type: Journal ArticleThe dynamite fishing operations in Sierra Leone are enumerated and discussed. -
Early selection to enhance genetic gain in a rohu (Labeo rohita) genetic improvement program
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleMultiple-stage selection can, in certain circumstances, be adopted to enhance genetic gain in genetic improvement programs while avoiding the cost of assessing and maintaining all individuals for extended periods. The ... -
Echinacea as immunostimulatory agent in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) via earthen pond experiment
(2008)Type: Conference PaperThe study aimed to investigate the effect of Echinacea on survival and growth rates of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), its immunostimulatory and disease control effects via changes in various hematological and ... -
Echinacea purpurea and Allium sativum as immunostimulants in fish culture using Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2010)Type: Journal ArticleThis study aimed to evaluate and compare the efficiency of echinacea and garlic-supplemented diets as immunostimalants after different periods of application and after 4-month of withdrawal on some haematological and ... -
Eco-certification of farmed seafood: will it make a difference?
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleEco-certification is widely considered a tool for reducing environmental impacts of aquaculture, but what are the likely environmental outcomes for the world’s fastest growing animal-food production sector? This article ... -
An Economic Analysis of Fish Demand and Livelihood Outcomes of Small-scale Aquaculture in Myanmar
(2021)Type: ThesisThe thesis focuses on two main topics. One topic is an analysis of the disaggregated fish demand system. Empirical evidence on whether the aquaculture sector can meet household demand through adequate availability of and ... -
Economic analysis of fish farming in Behera governorate of Egypt
(2008)Type: Conference PaperThis paper examines the economic analysis of fish farming in Behera governorate of Egypt. High prices of fish feed, declining fish prices and lack of finance were found to be the top ranking serious constraints facing ... -
Economic and social impacts of Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture technologies in Bangladesh
(2013)Type: ReportThis study estimated the adoption rate of integrated aquaculture-agriculture (IAA) technologies in Bangladesh and their impact on poverty and fish and food consumption in adopting households. We used a novel, simulation-based ... -
Economic assessment of shrimp (Penaeus monodon) hatchery industry in Panay Island, Philippines
(1994)Type: Journal ArticleResults of the economic assessment of shrimp hatchery industry in Panay Island, Philippines are presented. In order to ensure continuous viability of hatcheries, the critical areas of concern are: financing of operating ... -
Economic considerations in introducing integrated agriculture-aquaculture technology
(2001)Type: Book ChapterInstuctions on how to make farm budgets, including monthly cash flows are presented with other economic considerations in introducing integrated agriculture-aquaculture technology to farmers.
