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An Investigation of Bacterial Pathogens Associated with Diseased Nile Tilapia in Small-Scale Cage Culture Farms on Lake Kariba, Siavonga, Zambia
The Development and Investigation of the Delivery Mode of a Multivalent Bacterial Fish Vaccine in Zambia activity has a new journal article in Fishes. This study investigated disease outbreaks in farmed Nile tilapia in Siavonga among small-scale cage culture farms on Lake Kariba.
Know the Risks: Researching Invasive Crayfish in Zambia Leads to a Future Career in Aquaculture Research
Chibwe Katapa is a student at the University of Zambia, and she wanted to learn about aquaculture to make a difference in the lives of her people in Zambia. Katapa is doing just that by investigating the growth and spread of the invasive crayfish, which could possibly threaten the integrity of freshwater ecosystems in the country. Her research on distribution and abundance will be essential to develop long-term management solutions.
Integrated Aquatic and Terrestrial Food Production Enhances Micronutrient and Economic Productivity for Nutrition-Sensitive Food Systems
The Machine Learning for Better Aquaculture activity has a new journal article in Nature Food. Read the abstract to learn more about how the team compared economic and nutrient productivity from a representative survey of 721 farms in southern Bangladesh.
Nigerian Fish Farmers Tell How They are Using Lean Management to Succeed in Aquaculture Production
In this video, participants in the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish Applying Lean Management in Aquaculture Production team's training speak about how they are using the Lean approach to be more efficient and reduce waste on their fish farms.
Farming Black Soldier Fly for Catfish Feed in Nigeria to Reduce Feed Costs
Otogo Clement, a fish farmer in Cross River State, considered abandoning his aquaculture enterprise in search of a new livelihood due to the high costs of fish production. However, Clement learned about the possibility of a cheaper fish feed alternative through the work of a Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish activity in Nigeria, giving him hope of continuing his enterprise.
Fish Innovation Lab Makes Waves in West Africa's Aquaculture Industry Using Innovative Solutions
Fish Innovation Lab researchers have been busy in Nigeria and Ghana with seven activities working to alleviate poverty and improve nutrition in vulnerable populations through improved aquaculture and fisheries systems. See the video for an overview of the work happening in West Africa.
Fish Innovation Lab Dives Into Research in East Africa to Improve Health and Sustainability
Watch this video to find out how eight Fish Innovation Lab activities in Kenya and Zambia have improved fishery sustainability, nutrition education, fish vaccine development, and more in East Africa.
Fish Innovation Lab's Work in Asia Leads to Growth and Resilience in Aquaculture and Fisheries
Within the last five years, the activities in Bangladesh and Cambodia have worked to strengthen the aquaculture and fisheries sectors to improve the lives of men, women, and children in Asia. Watch the video to learn about how the research teams made these impressive strides.
The Carp Genetic Improvement Program in Bangladesh Shares G3 Technology with the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute
The Carp Genetic Improvement Program in Bangladesh shared its G3 technology with the Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute during a day-long workshop held on August 8, 2023. ''The government of Bangladesh has a target to produce 8.6 million tons of fish per year by 2041," said Kh. Mahbubul Haque, Director General of the Department of Fisheries. "It is clear that much of this targeted production must come from aquaculture, so we will have to increase productivity."
From Rice to Fish: Boosting Productivity and Nutrition Through Farm Diversification
Amarachi Nweke, from Ebonyi State in Nigeria, learned about how to convert rice fields to incorporate fish farming from the Fish Innovation Lab's Farm Diversification team. "When I heard about the activity, I was delighted to learn that I can combine my rice cultivation with fish farming," Nweke said. "I could tell it would bring benefits to me and other people who decide to participate. The possibility of combining rice and fish production brings hope to me and my people that we can produce more in our fields."