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Integrated aquaculture–agriculture production supports food and nutrition security in Bangladesh

Inadequate intakes of animal-derived foods, fruits and vegetables contribute to widespread malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in Bangladesh. Combining aquatic food with crop production can maximize the nutritional and economic output of smallholder farms.

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de Roos, B. Integrated aquaculture–agriculture production supports food and nutrition security in Bangladesh. Nat Food 4, 833–834 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-023-00845-3

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