Mitigating Risk

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Fish Innovation Lab Director Discussed Aquaculture Biosecurity at Congressional Briefing

Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish Director Mark Lawrence discussed with lawmakers the risks of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture at a congressional briefing in Washington, DC, on July 23.

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From Harvest to Plate in Nigeria

In this video, U.S. PI Julius Nukpezah and U.S. co-PI Joe Steensma discuss their project in Nigeria focused on research to improve post-harvest loss in the fish value chain.

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Fish Innovation Lab Awards $500,000 in ‘Quick Start’ Grants

The Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Fish (Fish Innovation Lab) has made the first round of awards for research, granting $100,000 each to five projects in four countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zambia. Known as “Quick Starts,” these…

Image Alternative Text: Troy Lindsey, a research technician at Mississippi State’s South Farm Aquaculture and Aquatic Science Facility, examines fish at the research facility. In part because of MSU’s expertise on fish health and production issues, the university will partner with USAID to lead the Feed the Future Innovation Lab on Fish. (Photo by Tom Thompson)

MSU to lead new USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab on Fish

Mississippi State University will lead a new $15 million U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) initiative that continues efforts to reduce poverty and improve health outcomes for global populations dependent on aquaculture-led economies.