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Creator:: Okechi, John, Mikolasek, Olivier, and Charo-Karisa, Harrison
Abstract:: Smallholder fish farming contribute to improved nutrition, incomes and livelihoods of rural communities. Despite the potential, aquaculture in most rural areas is based on extensive production systems characterized by low availability in inputs. In Nyaguta, farmers are involved in agricultural production activities, including fish farming. However, most farmers do not...
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Creator:: Olasunkanmi, John Bunmi
Abstract:: Information on economic viability of aquaculture is crucial for investors when assessing the feasibility of an aquaculture investment. Unfortunately, such information has been scarce in Nigeria. The economic analysis of fish farming in Osun State, South-Western Nigeria was therefore carried out using data collected from seventy two randomly selected fish...
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Full Text:: that contribute to food production: agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries. Recent knowledge shows

Creator:: Siyanbola, Omitoyin and Adebayo, Jumoke
Abstract:: Change in climate, harvest stagnation in wild fisheries and overexploitation of popular fish species, combined with a growing demand for high quality protein and a need to sustain livelihood and improve food security has compelled aquaculturists to domesticate more fish species in environments which is not rural as the case...
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Full Text:: ] IIFET 2012 Tanzania Proceedings AQUACULTURE IN URBAN AND PERI-URBAN AREAS: IMPLICATION FOR FOOD

Creator:: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola
Abstract:: A sine-qua-non for eradicating protein malnutrition in Nigeria is increased ingestion of high-value proteins found in various fish forms. This study attempted to give empirical backing or refutation to the assertion that dried fish is consumed more than fresh fish in Nigeria. Data used were gathered in 90 rural and...
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Creator:: Akegbejo-Samsons, Yemi and Adeoye, Deji
Abstract:: Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms especially fish, in Nigeria is dated back to the 1940s at Onikan Experimental farm, South West Lagos and the 160ha industrial scale fish farm, Middle Belt, Panyam, Jos in 1951. Since then, great expansion has been witnessed in Nigeria’s aquaculture industry; graduating from extensive...
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Creator:: Valderrama, Diego
Abstract:: Seaweed farming based primarily on the culture of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma species has grown significantly in the Philippines and Indonesia over the last two decades, with growth also taking place at a smaller scale in Tanzania, India and a few other developing countries. Unlike other forms of aquaculture, seaweed farming...
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Full Text:: Tanzania, India and a few other developing countries. Unlike other forms of aquaculture, seaweed farming

Creator:: Kularatne, Mohottala G, Pascoe, Sean, Wilson, Clevo, and Robinson, Tom
Abstract:: The introduction of culture-based fisheries (CBF) in small scale irrigation systems is increasing the marginal value of water in rice farming. The amount of water that is used in Sri Lanka for rice farming could be utilised to generate more profitable non-crop economic activities such as CBF. This paper examines...
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Creator:: Ssebisubi, Maurice, Ögmundur, Knútsson, and Helgi, Gestsson
Abstract:: Catfish farming has increased over the past decade in Uganda. In order for this emerging industry to be sustainable, systematic production and marketing are essential. This paper discusses the existing catfish farming industry in Uganda and its value chains. Analysis is done to answer questions on the industry structure, value...
Resource Type:: Research Paper and Presentation

Creator:: Nasr-Alla, Ahmed, Macfadyen, Graeme, Dickson, Malcolm, Al–Kenawy, Diaa, Fathi, Mohamed, and El-Naggar, Gamal
Abstract:: Paper and presentation.
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Creator:: Anderson, John, Carvalho, Natacha, and Virtanen, Jarno
Abstract:: The 2012 Annual Economic Report (AER) on the European Union (EU) fishing fleet provides a comprehensive overview of the latest information available on the structure and economic performance of EU Member States fishing fleets. Results suggest that the total amount of income generated by the EU fishing fleet in 2010...
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Full Text:: STRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FISHING FLEET John Anderson, Sea Fish Industry

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