The first technical report highlights achievements made in regard to two result areas namely (1) Improved organization and delivery of national research and extension services and (2) Supply system of appropriate inputs and related technologies set up and meeting the needs to ensure increased, diversified, and sustainable production. During this period, 3 study sites were established in Kasungu, Mzuzu and Mulanje with three study experiments aimed at testing growth by stocking males versus mixed sex (male and females), testing impact of fish feeds, and integrating fish with vegetables, fruits (bananas) and other leguminous crops. During the same period, a seed production and distribution system was developed and linked to the National Fish Genetic Improvement Program based at the National Aquaculture Center (NAC) under the Department of Fisheries