University of Ibadan partners on aquaculture research in Nigeria
What happened
The Food and Agriculture Organisation, FISH4ACP, and the Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries Management at University of Ibadan entered a partnership to strengthen aquaculture value chains in Nigeria through farm-based research. This research focused on supplementing fish meal with Black Soldier Fly Larvae in Catfish feeding trials conducted at the University of Ibadan fish farm and Fedox farm. Findings were presented to stakeholders and farmers at a workshop in Eriwe, Ogun State.
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Why it matters
The collaboration aims to propel the global FISH4ACP initiative, a sustainable aquaculture project across Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific. The research provides practical manuals on Black Soldier Fly Larvae supplementation and pond water management to farmers in the aquaculture value chain.
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Who's involved
- University of IbadanParticipated in the partnership and conducted farm-based research on aquaculture
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- University of IbadanSpeculative
The partnership could secure funding and enhance the institutional profile of University of Ibadan.
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The entities involved
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Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
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University of Ibadan
public university in Ibadan, Nigeria
Related events
- The federal government of Nigeria has approved the use of genetically modified (GM) varieties.
- The federal government of Nigeria has initiated a technical committee tasked with boosting the country's fish production capabilities.
- The UN projects food insecurity for Nigerians, while also noting Nigeria's location on the African continent.
- Lagos State is the governmental jurisdiction of Nigeria.
- Oyo State operates within the larger national context of Nigeria.