The study examined the determinants of profit margins earned by artisanal fishermen in Ghana using the concept of percentage contribution margin. The effects of selected variables on margins were examined for two marketing agents - spouse and other agents. A system of equations were estimated separately for the major and...
The study examined the determinants of profit margins earned by artisanal fishermen in Ghana using the concept of percentage contribution margin. The effects of selected variables on margins were examined for two marketing agents - spouse and other agents. A system of equations were estimated separately for the major and...
A significant proportion of catch by artisanal fishers in Ghana is sold through wealthy middle-women, known as “fish mothers,” who often pre-finance fishing trips. This study examined the determinants of catch sales through fish mothers. Data used came from artisanal fishermen at major coastal fishing communities in Ghana. The effects...
The study examined the determinants of profit margins earned by artisanal fishermen in Ghana using the concept of percentage contribution margin. The effects of selected variables on margins were examined for two marketing agents - spouse and other agents. A system of equations were estimated separately for the major and...
Session #504 A Benefit-Cost Analysis using ratios of annual costs and benefits was calculated for fish farmers (aquaculture) and fish marketers (including distributors, processors and retailers). Forty five of the 86 respondents had a benefit cost ratio higher than 1. Further analysis investigated effects of selected variables on ratios. Relative...
Past Aquaculture CRSP and AquaFish CRSP research studies in Kenya have largely focused on fish production resulting in improved production technology in aquaculture. In 2007, total fish production was estimated to be 4,245mt valued at US$6.6 million but has since grown exponentially. In Western Kenya, initiatives by cluster fish farmers...