Various traditional methods are employed to preserve and process Rastrineobola argentea
locally known as dagaa (sardines) an indigenous fish species of Lake Victoria. The widely
used known customarily dagaa and dagaa products preservation methods include sundrying,
smoking, salting and various combinations of these. The advantages of smoking
dagaa are manifold....
The study was carried out in Anyigba metropolis in central Nigeria to analyse the distribution, marketing and consumption of frozen fish. Twenty (20) retailers and 60 consumers were randomly selected for questionnaire administration. Descriptive statistics, marketing margin analysis, the gross margin approach to profitability analysis and regression analysis were used....
Fish is an important source of protein which is highly needed for human beings to experience
necessary growth and development. This is the reason for the phenomenal rise in the
consumption of fish in order to meet up with the body nutritional requirements. Therefore,
marketing of this source of protein...
The study looked at gender roles in the value chain for small scale Tilapia capture and marketing in villages and market centres along the Sinazongwe shore line of Lake Kariba, Zambia. Objectives were to identify dominant gender in supply chain functions, compute price changes due to value addition and isolate...
The ex-vessel supply chain for fisheries has been recognized as an important determinant of value generation. In recent years, as the retail demand for fresh seafood products has increased, many independent fishermen have bypassed thin, monopsonized, or otherwise inferior wholesale markets by engaging in implicit or explicit fixed-output contracts with...
This study carried out an appraisal of fresh fish marketing in Ondo-State, Nigeria. It
specifically examined the socio-economic characteristics of fresh fish marketers in the study
area, determined profitability and examined market structure for fresh fish in the study area .A
multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 45 fresh...
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...
This study evaluated the Philippine tilapia supply chain including the roles of key actors, logistical issues, external influences, and transaction flows among market levels. It identified improvement areas and provided recommendations for the industry. Key players include hatcheries, nurseries, commercial/small-scale farmers, consumers and institutional buyers. Pampanga, Batangas and Laguna are...