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Tackling malnutrition in children through the inclusion of dried small fish powder in their diets
Type: Blog
Assam continues to grapple with high food insecurity and malnutrition levels, especially among young children and pregnant-lactating women despite its vast resources.
Increasing the accessibility, availability and ...
Genetically improved rohu carp is now in the hands aof Bangaldeshi farmers
Type: Blog
Most farmers of livestock and crops have long had access to
genetically improved breeds and varieties, but that has not been
the case for carp farmers such as Shafiujjaman Momin from
Bagatipara upazila ...
Blog Post: Production without medicalisation: AMR in Bangladesh's aquaculture, a one-health perspective
Type: Blog
Disease-causing bacteria, viruses, and parasites can develop resistance to antimicrobial (AM) agents (like antibiotics, antivirals and antiparasitics) to which they were originally sensitive. This is known as antimicrobial ...
Lab-in-a-backpack: Rapid Genomic Detection to revolutionize control of disease outbreaks in fish farming
Type: Blog
A team of researchers from Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and the UK is harnessing the power of genome sequencing to help Aquaculture farmers manage fish diseases. Until recently, this was not possible as the ...
Reconciling culture, livelihood and conservation through community fishing in Assam
Type: Blog
Community fishing has significant cultural, livelihood and environmental implications for traditional communities in Northeast India with the Rabha community considering it as an activity that fosters camaraderie, togetherness ...
In the spotlight: Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku
Type: Blog
WorldFish scientist Kelvin Mashisia Shikuku sits down for a Q&A to discuss his research on scaling and disseminating aquaculture innovations to rural fish farmers.
Innovative Financial Model for Scaling Impactful Research Innovations
Type: Blog
Through a landmark Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) and the Center for Natural Resource Studies (CNRS) join forces to improve the availability of high-quality fish seeds. ...
Could Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture be the Future of Farming?
Type: Blog
In a study published in Nature Food, WorldFish scientists reveal that Integrated Aquaculture-Agriculture (IAA) in Bangladesh shows significant improvements in both nutrient and economic productivity. The study shows that ...
The potential of Integrated Rice Fish Farming System to boost agroecological transitions in India’s West Godavari
Type: Blog
Rice is the primary crop and considered to be a key player for food security and livelihoods in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh (AP), India. The district has been witnessing increasing injudicious use of chemical ...
Prospects for an Agroecological Shift through Rice-Fish Farming in Sanamxay, Laos completed.
Type: Blog
In Sanamxay, Laos, an attempt to cultivate rice and fish has given rise to fresh aspirations for improved nutrition and livelihood. Comprehending the possibilities for enhancing the agroecological transition could prove ...