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Increased Sustainability in the Aquaculture Sector in sub-Saharan Africa, through Improved Aquatic Animal Health Management
Type: Brief
African aquaculture is growing rapidly. Tilapia and catfish are the two most important farmed fish species on the continent, and in Kenya, specifically, rainbow trout farming has become an important part of the country’s ...
CGIAR Research Program on Fish Agri-Food Systems - Annual Report 2021
Type: Report
This 2021 annual report describes the key achievements of the CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Fish Agri-Food Systems (FISH). During 2021, FISH focused on several key areas to achieve a successful and impactful closure of ...
Measuring impact of innovations on aquaculture system performance
Type: Brief
A consistent approach to benchmarking and performance assessments enables standard evaluations of aquaculture systems and the benefits associated with uptake of research and innovation, which is key to sound research, ...
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 ...
A review of the performance of fish seed systems in Africa
Type: Internal Report
Globally, fish is one of the most important sources of animal protein and a key source of livelihood. In Africa,
fish production has significantly increased in recent years, but the proportion of fish production relative ...
Assessment of existing and potential feed resources for improving aquaculture production in selected Asian and African countries
Type: Internal Report
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of existing and potential feed resources for improving aquaculture productivity in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Malaysia, Egypt, Nigeria and Zambia. These countries depend heavily ...
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, ...