Browse research articles detailing catfish offal upcycling, EcoHub Living Lab field visits in Akosombo, Month 24 consortium milestones in Ghana, and Uganda fish festival showcases.
Research Highlight
Research teams demonstrated novel enzymatic hydrolysis techniques converting discarded African Catfish frames, skin, and viscera into high-protein hydrolysates and omega-3 rich oils for human dietary supplements.
Consortium partners toured the Akosombo EcoHub in Ghana to inspect solar raceway ponds, insect bio-conversion units, and recirculating aquaculture systems supporting Lake Volta farmers.
Over 40 consortium delegates from Europe and Africa convened in Accra, Ghana, for the Month 24 general assembly to review pilot trial progress and socio-economic baseline metrics.
A photo essay and field journal chronicling daily operations, IoT water parameter monitoring, and smallholder farmer training sessions at the Akosombo Living Lab.
Makerere University researchers presented innovative fish-powder enriched baked snacks at the Jinja Fish Festival in Uganda, receiving enthusiastic public feedback.
Key research outputs on novel extruded aquafeeds combining insect meal and microalgae were presented at ENAQUA25, engaging international feed producers.