The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted tremendously every aspect of the economy in Bangladesh, including aquaculture. The entire aquaculture supply chain and marketing system is facing multiple challenges. Many fish farmers have reduced their activities due to low demand and uncertainty. … Read the rest
Timor-Leste president calls for expansion of aquaculture during hatchery visit
The President of Timor-Leste, Francisco Guterres Lú Olo, visited the Gleno hatchery last week, learning firsthand how high-quality Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) fingerlings are being produced and distributed nationwide.
During the visit on 18 November 2020, the president spoke … Read the rest
Climate-smart innovations can boost aquatic food systems productivity in Bangladesh, says climate change expert
Climate-smart innovations are urgently needed to help poor and vulnerable aquatic food system actors withstand climate-shocks in Bangladesh, said WorldFish climate change researcher Peerzadi Rumana Hossain at a virtual roundtable in late August.
As an affordable source of protein, fish … Read the rest