Suchana: Ending the cycle of undernutrition in Bangladesh. Homestead Food Production (HFP) aquaculture carp-tilapia-Mola polyculture

Abstract

Suchana’s Homestead Food Production for carp-tilapia-Mola polyculture (HFP Aquaculture) aims to increase production and consumption of fish for beneficiary households to improve their nutritional status. The intervention was predicted to be possible with 30% of beneficiary households having access to ponds of small water bodies. Nutrition-sensitive fish production focused mainly on carp-tilapia and Mola poly-culture along with small indigenous fish species (SiS), using improved pond management techniques. In consideration of beneficiary households (BHHs) having access to limited water resources, Suchana interventions supported integrated production techniques.