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The Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia Pacific is an intergovernmental organization that promotes rural development through sustainable aquaculture.

Japan International Award for NACA Staff
25 11 2008

Dr Thuy Nguyen receives Japan International Award 2008 for Young Agricultural Researchers

Dr. Thuy T. T. Nguyen, the Coordinator of the Genetics and Biodiversity Program of NACA was one of the three recipients of the Japan International Award 2008 for Young Agricultural Researchers. The award, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in Japan is administered by the Japan International Research Centre for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). The award was presented to Dr. Nguyen by Dr. Eitaro Miwa Chairman of the Agiriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council and Dr. Kenji Iiyama President, Japan International Research Centre for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), at a ceremony held at the United Nations University Auditorium, Tokyo, on the 11th of November, attended by over 150 dignitaries.

Photo: Dr Nguyen receiving award from Dr Eitaro Miwa, Chaiman of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council and Dr Kenji Iiyama (right), President, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences.

Japan International Award for NACA Staff
24 11 2008

Dr. Thuy T. T. Nguyen, the Coordinator of the Genetics and Biodiversity Program of NACA was one of the three recipients of the Japan International Award 2008 for Young Agricultural Researchers. The award, from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) in Japan is administered by the Japan International Research Centre for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). The award was presented to Dr. Nguyen by Dr. Eitaro Miwa Chairman of the Agiriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council and Dr. Kenji Iiyama President, Japan International Research Centre for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), at a ceremony held at the United Nations University Auditorium, Tokyo, on the 11th of November, attended by over 150 dignitaries. Photo: Dr Nguyen receiving award from Dr Eitaro Miwa, Chaiman of the Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council and Dr Kenji Iiyama (right), President, Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences.

Freshwater prawn hatcheries in Bangladesh: Concern of broodstock
08 10 2008 By Nesar Ahmed

In Bangladesh, freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) farming is currently one of the most important sectors of the national economy, and during the last two decades its development has attracted considerable attention for export potential. Within the overall agro-based economy of the Bangladesh, the contribution of prawn (locally known as golda) production is important to its people for livelihoods, income and food supply. In 2006, Bangladesh exported 49,317 tons of prawn and shrimp valued at US$415 million, of which around 25% was contributed by prawn (DOF, 2007). This figure is expected to rise with the increasing expansion of freshwater prawn cultivation into new areas of Noakhali, Patuakhali, Pabna and Mymensingh districts. Prawn farming is mostly concentrated in southwest Bangladesh, mainly Khulna, Bagerhat and Satkhira districts. Right: Dead broodstock are sold in prawn market

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