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CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems: A synthesis
Type: Brief
The fish agri-food system connects supplies of fish and other aquatic foods through multiple pathways and scales to diverse consumers across the planet and is a key component of the global agri-food systems. Fish and other ...
Fish breeding and genetics for improved productivity, profitability and sustainability of small-scale farms
Type: Brief
Faster growing tilapia strains demonstrate continued increase in growth rate in genetic improvement programs and superior profitability for farmers in Africa and South Asia, with reduced environmental impact.
New genetic ...
Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) - Aquaculture compact, Project Brief (January to December 2020)
Type: Brief
Summary of 2020 accomplishments
Advancing Climate Smart Aquaculture Technologies (ACliSAT). A means for poverty reduction and food security
Type: Brief
The ACliSAT project aims to improve pond designs for efficient water utilization, and adopt improved fish feeding practices, as well as adaptation of improved culture practices of Nile Tilapia to stimulate growth in emerging ...
Sustainable and accessible fish feeds for small-scale fish farmers
Type: Brief
Improving feed accessibility for small-scale fish farmers is crucial to the inclusive growth of aquaculture. “Nutritious pond feeds” nourish the farmed fish and the pond organisms that help break down fish wastes and produce ...
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 ...
Scaling strategy: Upgrading fisheries science curriculum and training tools for Zambia and the SADC region
Type: Brief
Improved performance of aquaculture value chains has been shown to promote economic, social, and environmental development in developing countries. Effective linkages of small and medium scale farmers to profitable value ...
Biosecurity practices for tilapia hatcheries: A case of Zambia
Type: Brief
Globally, aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector, and the industry’s growth in Zambia is largely anchored on production from tilapia species (Oreochromis spp). This growing industry, currently estimated at 45,670.49 ...
KULIMA Promoting Farming in Malawi: Improving the access to and use of agriculture research innovations by Malawian farmers: Project brief May 2019 to October 2019
Type: Brief
This brief highlights the major project achievements in line with the FISH Research Program strategic goals and indicators. The brief was produced taking as reference the technical report of the project submitted to the ...
Reducing disease risks in fish through better detection, management and prevention
Type: Brief
Aquaculture productivity is limited by the introduction and spread of infectious fish diseases, which compromise fish farming livelihoods and food and nutrition security in Asia and Africa. Epidemiological tools provide ...