Sustainable aquaculture: Recent submissions
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Agriculture - Aquaculture integrated manual (in Arabic)
(2019)Type: ManualThis guide shows the integration between fish and plants, their forms and how to reconcile them in order to achieve the maximum benefit for the farmer. -
Why are cluster farmers adopting more aquaculture technologies and practices? The role of trust and interaction within shrimp farmers' networks in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
Type: Journal ArticleA common avenue to enable adoption of technologies and practices by small-scale producers is by means of farmer clusters. These are achieved by building networks and partnerships between farmers and other actors within the ... -
Different levels of probiotics affect growth, survival and body composition of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultured in low input ponds
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleA 7-month experiment was carried out to determine the effects of different levels of probiotics (baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and Bacillus subtilis) on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) reared in low input ... -
Morphometric length-weight relationships of wild penaeid shrimps in Malindi-Ungwana Bay: Implications to aquaculture development in Kenya
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleThe present investigation describes the biology of penaeid shrimps and their fishery studies on morphometric length-weight relationships estimated during the two monsoon seasons from Malindi–Ungwana Bay in Kenya. A total ... -
Effects of aflatoxin B1 on reproductive performance of farmed Nile tilapia
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleThis study evaluated the effect of dietary aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) on growth, milt and egg quality in matured Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Triplicate groups of Nile tilapia (initial body weight 24.1 ± 2.6 g) were fed ... -
BANA Activity poster
Type: PosterThis poster is representation of Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture and Nutrition Activity. -
Aquaculture Performance Assessment in Egypt: Preliminary descriptive analysis
(2019)Type: PresentationWe present preliminary results of aquaculture performance assessment in Egypt. The study was conducted between September and December 2019 interviewing 402 farmers. -
Aquaculture Nutrition: Formulating Balanced Diets for Aquaculture
(2019)Type: Training MaterialTraining presentation on formulating balanced diets for aquaculture. Content 1. Introduction 2. Aquaculture Nutrition: Opportunities and Challenges 3. Nutrient Requirements of Fish 4. Databases 5. Formulation 6. Feed ... -
Aquafeed production in Africa, and future prospects for fishmeal and fish oil
(2019)Type: PresentationFish farming is growing faster (10% per year) in Africa than any other continents. Fish feed plays a major role in the production cycle, as it is one of the determinants of profitability. The available fish feeds in many ... -
Performance of emergent aquaculture technologies in Myanmar; challenges and opportunities
Type: Journal ArticleThis paper assesses the performance of small-scale aquaculture technologies and factors influencing production, associated income and fish consumption of such technologies within agri-food farming systems in Myanmar. -
Fish & Roots, Tubers and Bananas in Agri Food Systems: Opportunities for, and constraints to integrated production, value addition and human consumption
(2019)Type: PresentationAgri-food system integration has the potential to increase and add value to agricultural production, reduce cost of and dependency on external inputs, generate additional income to farmers, and encourage the diversification ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Animation Video
Type: VideoOne of the key strategic objectives of the World Health Organisation’s global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) action plan is to improve public awareness and understanding of this issue. Very few AMR awareness campaigns ... -
Genetic variation in wild populations and farmed stocks of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Madagascar
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleFour farmed stocks and four wild populations of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), which was first introduced to Madagascar sixty years ago, were assayed for genetic variation at nine microsatellite loci to determine ... -
Genetic parameters for resistance to Tilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
(2020)Type: Journal ArticleTilapia Lake Virus (TiLV) is one of the primary disease concerns for tilapia farming, with mass mortality events and biosecurity restrictions threating aquaculture in several continents. Selective breeding for improved ... -
Better management practices manual for smallholders farming tilapia in pond-based systems in Zambia Authors
(2019)Type: ManualTilapia is one of the most popular fish species for farming and is second in terms of volume after carps. WorldFish has been working for decades on fish genetic improvement and dissemination activities across Asia and ... -
Blog Post: Production without medicalisation: AMR in Bangladesh's aquaculture, a one-health perspective
(2019)Type: BlogDisease-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 ... -
Selective breeding trait preferences for farmed tilapia among low-income women and men consumers in Egypt; Implications for pro-poor and gender-responsive fish breeding programmes
Type: Journal ArticleA number of studies have highlighted the promising growth of Egyptian tilapia aquaculture and the role of genetically improved strains in this development, such as the Abbassa Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus, Linneaus, ... -
Pathway to prosperity: Aquaculture in Timor-Leste set to grow after 10 years of development
(2019)Type: BlogEfforts by WorldFish, development partners and the government to develop aquaculture in Timor-Leste over the last 10 years have shown success, laying the way for the sector’s continued growth to combat poverty and malnutrition. -
Partnering for success: Sector unites to grow aquaculture in Timor-Leste
(2019)Type: BlogOver 100 public and private sector representatives came together recently in Timor-Leste, marking another step toward realizing the potential of fish farming in the country. The Timor-Leste government, private sector and ... -
Understanding social-ecological challenges of a small-scale hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha) fishery in Bangladesh
(2019)Type: Journal ArticleSmall-scale fisheries (SSFs) have been playing a crucial role in meeting the basic needs of millions of people around the world. Despite this, the sustainability of global fisheries is a growing concern, and the factors ...
