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No Thumbnail AvailableProjectManual / guideBrine shrimp (Artemia salina) inoculation in tropical salt ponds: a preliminary guide for use in Thailand 1979
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No results found.This work paper is prepared in view of the wish of the Thai Department of Fisheries to inoculate salt ponds with Artemia salina to produce cysts. Artemia cysts are used to obtain live food in many aquacultural operations, but especially in the hatchery of the giant freshwater prawn, Macrobrachium rosenbergii. These inoculations, if successful, could encourage the Thai Government in the future to conduct experiments in large-scale cyst production. Indeed, up to this date, Thailand completely de pends on import of expensive Artemia cysts from abroad. The yearly expenditure in cysts by the Department of Fisheries for the national fisheries stations, is estimated to be more than US$50 000. The inoculation ponds considered are: (i) ponds in the National Fishery Station at Samut Sakhorn (still to be completed), and (ii) privately-owned salt ponds of salt farmers in the vicinity of the National Fishery Station at Chachoengsao. Although previously, several inoculations in other parts of t he world have proven to be successful, no written guides are yet available. Trial inoculations in Thailand being considered important, the necessity was felt to gather all available information on Artemia inoculations and cyst production into one working paper to serve as guide on improving the chances of a successful experiment. -
DocumentFlyerTraining workshop on "Safeguarding salt lake brine shrimp (Artemia) resources for aquaculture" - Prospectus and Agenda
Rome, Italy, 2 to 6 September 2024
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No results found.A training workshop on "Safeguarding salt lake brine shrimp (Artemia) resources for aquaculture" is planned to be held at FAO headquarters, from 2 to 6 September 2024. The workshop will be co-organized by FAO in collaboration with the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), with co-sponsorship from the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) and the Royal Academy for Overseas Sciences (RAOS). Objectives of the training workshop: i) Identify inland salt lakes with Artemia populations that either have disappeared in recent years, or that are under (short/long-term) threat, and in both cases try to identify the causes for their disappearance or threat with focus on hydrological, biological ecological and climate changing aspects; ii) Evaluate methodologies that have been developed to safeguard lost habitats; iii) Review the long-term approach taken by different organizations in the State of Utah (United States of America) to protect the Great Salt Lake habitat and its resources (for wildlife and for the aquaculture industry); iv) Review similar approaches undertaken for the protection of other salt lakes in Asia; v) Review the characterization, monitoring and safeguarding of the gene pool of native and non-native Artemia species and stocks occurring in salt lakes, including guidelines for characterization of genetic resources the establishment of an Artemia cyst bank; vi) Brainstorm development of knowledge products that can enhance future management of inland salt lakes including protocols, suitable legislation and training programs, leading to improved water and nutrient management to protect the endemic Artemia gene pool and manage the resource effectively. -
No Thumbnail AvailableProjectManual / guideManual on Artemia production in salt ponds in the Philippines 1980
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No results found.This manual is meant as a guideline for Artemia production in salt ponds in the Philippines. We hope that it will not only serve Government workers, but also interested people from the private sector. We are greatly indebted to the Artemia Reference Center of the University of Ghent - Belgium, where many of the described methodologies and know-how originated; to all fish and saltfarmers who gave us an insight in their practical experience; and to the many Government workers who made our survey s possible. Many thanks go also to Mr. R. Manguerra for his fine drawings and to Mrs. J. Daquioag and Mr. L. Iglesias, respectively for typing and mimeographing the manuscript. The drawings in Figs. 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17 where copied from slides made by Dr. P. Sorgeloos from the Artemia Reference Center, and Fig. 14 is based on a drawing from Metalli and Ballardin.
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Book (series)YearbookWorld Food and Agriculture – Statistical Yearbook 2023 2023
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No results found.This publication offers a synthesis of the major factors at play in the global food and agricultural landscape. Statistics are presented in four thematic chapters, covering the economic importance of agricultural activities, inputs, outputs and factors of production, their implications for food security and nutrition and their impacts on the environment. The Yearbook is meant to constitute a primary tool for policymakers, researchers and analysts, as well as the general public interested in the past, present and future path of food and agriculture. -
Book (series)Technical studyAmérica Latina y el Caribe. Panorama Regional de la Seguridad Alimentaria y la Nutrición 2024
Fomentando la resiliencia frente a la variabilidad del clima y los eventos extremos para la seguridad alimentaria y la nutrición
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En América Latina y el Caribe se ha logrado reducir el hambre y la inseguridad alimentaria durante dos años consecutivos, gracias a programas de protección social y esfuerzos de recuperación post-COVID. Sin embargo, persisten desigualdades significativas, que afectan especialmente a las mujeres, las poblaciones rurales y los grupos vulnerables. Las dietas saludables siguen siendo la más caras en comparación a las otras regiones. En este contexto, la variabilidad del clima y los fenómenos climáticos extremos afectan la seguridad alimentaria en términos de disponibilidad, acceso, utilización y estabilidad. Estos fenómenos reducen la productividad agrícola, interrumpen las cadenas de suministro y aumentan los precios de los alimentos. Las poblaciones vulnerables son las más afectadas, y los hábitos alimentarios también cambian. La variabilidad climática y los fenenómenos climáticos extremos empeora la situación y refuerza las causas de la malnutrición. La evolución de los patrones climáticos impacta negativamente todas las dimensiones de la seguridad alimentaria. Según los actuales indicadores, la región no alcanzará la mayoría de las metas de nutrición de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible. Por ello, es urgente transformar los sistemas agroalimentarios para hacerlos más resilientes y sostenibles, enfrentando los desafíos climáticos y la desigualdad. En esta publicación se proponen políticas para acelerar el progreso hacia la seguridad alimentaria, abordar el acceso limitado a dietas saludables y reducir la malnutrición. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetBrochureAnimal Nutrition in FAO and Sustainable Development GOALS 2017
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No results found.On 1 January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development — adopted by world leaders in September 2015 at an historic UN Summit — officially came into force. Countries have adopted a new sustainable development agenda, built on Millennium Development Goals, that presents an unprecedented opportunity to bring the countries and citizens of the world together to embark on a new path to improve the lives of people everywhere. The target year is 203 0 for achieving these 17 goals. “Leave no one behind” is the central dictum of the SDGs. These goals represent the aspirations of the global community in addressing a wide range of global issues, including eradication of hunger and poverty, health, climate change, economic development, human rights and gender equality. It is vital that we align livestock and other working areas in the livestock sector to SDGs, establish linkages and demonstrate how various programmes and activities contribute to realisation of the SDGs. In this infographic contribution of Animal Nutrition activities will be illustrated.