Tilapia / Cichlids

An initial project to pave the way for modern selective breeding of tilapia strains farmed in East Africa has been completed recently. Genetic tools were developed, and a detailed analysis of the region’s farmed strains …

The introduction of artificial water plants into tilapia aquaculture can lead to significant improvements in fish welfare at minimal expense to the farmer.

The second phase of a project that aims to improve tilapia production and consumption in Timor-Leste in order to improve food and nutrition security has recently been launched by WorldFish.

Despite vast natural water resources and increased production capacity, difficulties in sourcing raw materials and high up-front costs for producers keep Zambia’s aquaculture sector behind its neighbours.

Oman is looking to join the increased interest in aquaculture that is currently taking place in the Middle East, having more than doubled production levels in 2019.

Some of the key means for fish farmers to tackle the threat posed by tilapia lake virus (TiLV) were outlined in a webinar on the disease given by Dr Ra’anan Ariav today.

The results of two-year study designed to identify and strengthen best practices for animal welfare in aquaculture has been published by The Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) today.

India’s Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), has announced plans to start producing genetically improved farm tilapia (GIFT) at its multi-species aquaculture complex at Vallarpadam, in Kochi.

The Kenyan aquaculture sector has been pledged 14.9 billion shillings (£11.4 million) in funding, as part of a new initiative designed to improve the rural economy and the country's food security

Conservation International Ventures has loaned US$500,000 to Victory Farms, a sustainable tilapia producer on Lake Victoria that sells primarily to low-income neighbourhoods across Kenya…

Despite its horrific implications for global health and the global economy, the coronavirus outbreak should serve as a call for more countries, including Kenya, to become more self-sufficient in food, argues John Eric.

Trials with tilapia in Thailand show that diets containing L-selenomethionine increase performance and provide high protection against pathogenic pressure

Production of a fast-growing tilapia strain developed by Spring Genetics could be an effective means of alleviating poverty in El Salvador, according to one of the world’s leading philanthropists.

Kenyan commercial aquaculture fish farmers have established a Commercial Aquaculture Association to cope with the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by the growth of the sector.

Insights into some of the most progressive aquaculture producers are now accessible to the public thanks to a new initiative by the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP).

Nick James, the founder of South Africa’s legendary Rivendell Hatchery, looks back on a colourful aquacultural career as he prepares to put his life’s work on the market.

A programme that encourages the adoption of pond-based fish farming in Kenya is raising household incomes and halting the spread of sexually transmitted disease, according to World Neighbors.

Certain tilapia families have been shown to be completely resistant to tilapia lake virus (TiLV), offering hope that breeding programmes can combat one of the worst diseases to hit the global fish farming industry in rec…

Adding fermented date palm seed meal to tilapia feed can improve factors including growth and immune response.

A new project has been launched to increase the profitability of tilapia farms in Kenya and Tanzania.