Nigeria
The Aquaculture Postharvest Value Chain in Nigeria
The project enhanced understanding of postharvest aquaculture value chain, postharvest losses along aquaculture value chains, characteristics of aquaculture production systems in Nigeria, aquaculture contributions to rural livelihoods and household…
MSU continues international leadership in aquaculture, world’s fastest-growing food production sector
As aquaculture and fisheries play an increasingly important role in addressing global food security, Mississippi State University is continuing to build its reputation as an international leader in the field.
New Interactive Guidebook for Capacity Development in Agriculture Innovation
Fish Innovation Lab researchers and staff contributed to a new interactive guidebook for practitioners of agriculture for development. Published by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy, this guidebook brings together tools and…
$5.7 million to fight global hunger awarded by MSU-based Fish Innovation Lab
Through the $5.7 million, the Fish Innovation Lab is supporting 12 research-for-development projects focused on aquaculture and fisheries activities along the fish value chain in Bangladesh (3), Cambodia (2), Kenya (1), Nigeria (5) and Zambia (1).
Detailed Country Listing of New Fish Innovation Lab Projects
The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish has awarded $6.2 million USD to 13 research-for-development projects to address food and nutrition security in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia.
Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria's Aquaculture Sector Contributes to Sustainable Development
The low production and consumption of fish in Nigeria is because of rudimentary production systems in the country, more competitive imported fish products, and high poverty rates that limit purchasing power of consumers. The situation is further…
Nigerian Fried Fish Stew
The Nigerian fried fish stew offers a range of nutritional benefits. Most notably, it is rich in brain-selective nutrients and antioxidants that reduce inflammation and stress in the body.
Capacity Needs for Innovation in Nigerian Aquaculture
In early September, the Fish Innovation Lab participated in a multi-stakeholder workshop to develop a plan to strengthen capacity for innovation in the aquaculture sector of southwestern Nigeria. Approximately 30 representatives of public and…
Global Partners Discuss Nutritional Goals at Virtual Convening
To discuss food and nutrition security, the Fish Innovation Lab convened global partners on June 28 when lab leaders, country coordinators, and grant recipients discussed the connections between research projects and potential nutritional outcomes…
Collaborating With the Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy
The Fish Innovation Lab is collaborating with Feed the Future and the Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy as a case study in a guidebook book underdevelopment. The case study will be developed through a series of steps, including an in-country…