SDG 2: Zero Hunger

MSUN combats hunger and food insecurity through innovative research and training in sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and agricultural production systems. The university’s laboratories and research centers develop technologies that improve fish farming practices, crop yield, and food processing methods. Extension programs train farmers and fisherfolk in environmentally sound food production while promoting responsible resource use. By linking academic research with community-based applications, MSUN ensures that local food systems are productive, resilient, and equitable—providing both nourishment and livelihoods for generations.

National Hunger

MSU at Naawan provides local farmers and food producers with access to knowledge, skills, and technologies in food security, sustainable agriculture, and aquaculture. Through its research and extension programs, the university conducts hands-on trainings, demonstration projects, and research-to-practice initiatives on sustainable aquaculture, integrated farming, feed formulation, and climate-resilient practices. Farmers gain practical skills and technologies to improve productivity, ensure environmental sustainability, and strengthen local food security.

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ATBI NorthMin teams up for Coincubation Training and Mushroom Culture

The Regional Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) recently organized a Coincubation Training from October 2-4, 2024, centered on Mushroom and Tilapia Culture Productions. This event brought together two ATBIs in Northern Mindanao—MSUN ATBI and CMU ATBI. The initial day of the training, which is Coincubation Training on Tilapia Culture, October 2, 2024, was held at the Research Conference Room of Mindanao State University at Naawan. The subsequent Mushroom Production Coincubation Training and Benchmarking took place on October 3-4, 2024, at Mushroom City in Kalasungay, Malaybalay; Luyong Mushroom Integrated Farm in Lantapan; and Kabute Farmstead, Dologon, Maramag.

SMFT and MSUN ATBI join forces for livelihood training with the Punta Silum Women's Group in Manticao

In a meaningful effort to uplift the lives of women in fisheries, the School of Marine Fisheries and Technology - MSU at Naawan(SMFT) teamed up with the MSUN Agri-Aqua Technology Business Incubator (ATBI) to conduct a two-day Livelihood Training-Seminar for the Punta-Silum Women's Group in Manticao held on September 19-20, 2024. The event, titled “Women in Fisheries: Cooperative Action Towards Resilient Livelihoods in Post-Harvest Fisheries,” was made possible through coordination with the Local Government Unit of Manticao. It aimed to provide women with valuable skills and knowledge in post-harvest fisheries, particularly in the production of bottled Bangus and Tilanggit, and create a path toward sustainable and resilient livelihoods.

KaPEACEtahan sa MSU at Naawan: Tabo sa Umahan

In high spirits of preparation, Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSUN), through its Institute for Peace and Development in Mindanao (IPDM) led by Assoc. Prof. Desheree Judena G. Preciado, launched its much-anticipated “KaPEACEtahan sa MSU at Naawan: Tabo sa Umahan” on November 29, 2024.

The event, themed “Cultivating Peace in Farming Communities Towards Sustainable Agriculture,” signaled the start of MSUN’s week-long celebration of its 51st Founding Anniversary and the Mindanao Week of Peace.