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Impact of USAID Contract Freeze on Kenyan Aquaculture Programs: Key Disruptions as of March 6, 2025
USAID’s unexpected contract freeze, effective March 6, 2025, has disrupted vital fish farming programs in Kenya, sending shockwaves through Africa’s aquaculture sector. The ripple effects could threaten food security and livelihoods, with further impacts still being assess Background The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has faced a funding freeze, disrupting various programs, including…
Kenya’s Wildlife on the Brink: How Trump’s USAID Cuts Could Wipe Out Conservation Efforts.
The USAID contract freeze as of March 6, 2025, is disrupting key programs in Kenya focused on wildlife conservation and human-wildlife conflict (HWC) mitigation. Ongoing research is essential. It will clarify the full extent. However, the current evidence highlights a critical juncture for Kenya’s environmental management. Expected Impact: Research suggests the funding freeze, expected to…
Heteroclarias: High density with exceptional FCR
At target density of 330 kg fish per cubic meter at harvest in a closed Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS), research suggests the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) would likely increase compared to lower densities, estimated at around 0.80. This means fish would convert feed less efficiently due to higher competition and stress at such high densities.…
Detailed Analysis of Heteroclarias and Genetic Improvement in Closed RAS Systems
Research suggests heteroclarias, a hybrid of Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus longifilis, may grow faster and resist diseases better than Clarias, but evidence is mixed. It seems likely that heteroclarias is sterile, meaning it cannot produce fertile offspring, complicating genetic improvement programs. The evidence leans toward improving parent species through selective breeding and producing new heteroclarias…
Genetic and Physiological Differences: Heteroclarias vs. Clarias gariepinus
Introduction Hybrid catfish known as Heteroclarias (a cross between Clarias gariepinus and Heterobranchus spp.) are gaining attention in aquaculture for their potentially superior performance. These intergeneric hybrids often combine desirable traits from African catfish (C. gariepinus) – such as hardiness and fast reproductive cycles – with those of Heterobranchus (notably large size and rapid growth).…
From the Heart of Kenya to the Tables of Sweden: The Journey of the Equatorial Avocado
Under the golden glow of the African sun, in the rolling highlands of Kenya where the air is crisp and the soil rich with volcanic minerals, a single avocado tree stands tall. Its roots run deep into the fertile earth, nourished by the perfect balance of equatorial sunlight and the cool, misty breeze that sweeps…
There is No Waste in a Moringa Artificial Forest: Turning Biomass into Energy, Charcoal, and More
Moringa artificial forests offer a unique and sustainable solution to combat environmental challenges. These systems fully utilize moringa biomass. Whether leaves, branches, or trunks, they transform waste materials into valuable resources. These resources include energy, charcoal, and wood vinegar. All of this is accomplished while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting land restoration, and safeguarding…
Anymal and Moringa Artificial Forestry: A Scalable Solution for Regenerative Good Growth
Regenerative Good Growth goes beyond sustainability. It advocates for economic activities that actively restore ecosystems. These activities contribute positively to environmental and social well-being. This approach emphasizes the integration of natural regeneration, circular economy principles, and community engagement into business growth models. Anymal, a high-intensity, low-footprint aquaculture system, and moringa artificial forestry, a high-yield, multifunctional…
The Future of Protein: Why Anymal Leads the Way
The era of next-generation aquaculture is here. Anymal is transforming fish farming by combining the efficiency of industrial chicken farming with groundbreaking sustainability practices. Anymal is focused on innovation. It emphasizes circular economies and ethical production. This approach sets a new gold standard for global protein production. Revolutionizing Protein Production: Lessons from Chickens The transformation…
Analysis: Feasibility and Market Potential for Heteroclarias in MENA (Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE), India, and Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction Heteroclarias (Clarias gariepinus x Heterobranchus longifilis) is a hybrid catfish with fast growth, low feed conversion ratio (FCR ~0.75), and resilience, making it a viable option for sustainable aquaculture. However, its production feasibility and market potential vary significantly across regions, given differences in water availability, feed resources, regulatory frameworks, and market demand. This document…