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• 1. [Article] Comparative Economics of Fresh and Smoked Fish Marketing in Some Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Comparative Economics of Fresh and Smoked Fish Marketing in Some Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria Author: Ochokwu, I., Onyia, Lucky, Adewuyi, K., Ekwunife, E., Adebayo, E.F. Research paper and presentation Title: Comparative Economics of Fresh and Smoked Fish Marketing in Some Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria Author: Ochokwu, I., Onyia, Lucky, Adewuyi, K., Ekwunife, E., Adebayo, E.F. Research paper and presentation Close

• 2. [Article] Gender Roles in Tilapia Capture and Marketing Supply Chain on Lake Kariba, Zambia

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our major appreciation goes to NEPAD for financial support to attend the conference. The comments received from participants in the conference session in which this paper was presented ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Gender Roles in Tilapia Capture and Marketing Supply Chain on Lake Kariba, Zambia Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola, Syampaku, Edward Mwiindeh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our major appreciation goes to NEPAD for financial support to attend the conference. The comments received from participants in the conference session in which this paper was presented have been very useful in improving the quality of the paper. For this, we express profound gratitude. We also would like to appreciate the roles played by Edna Joba, Noria Sichaambya, Robson Syambaale, Obert Syavwapa and Steward Maambo in data collection. Title: Gender Roles in Tilapia Capture and Marketing Supply Chain on Lake Kariba, Zambia Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola, Syampaku, Edward Mwiindeh ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Our major appreciation goes to NEPAD for financial support to attend the conference. The comments received from participants in the conference session in which this paper was presented have been very useful in improving the quality of the paper. For this, we express profound gratitude. We also would like to appreciate the roles played by Edna Joba, Noria Sichaambya, Robson Syambaale, Obert Syavwapa and Steward Maambo in data collection. Close

• 3. [Article] The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod

  The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod Author: Klemensson, Ólafur, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they are able to function side by side and at the same time secure a relatively high value added for the domestic part of the Icelandic value chain of cod, a closer look at the functions and operations of the Icelandic fish markets is needed. In the authors’ recent studies on structural changes in the fisheries value chain in Iceland from 1990 to 2007, six dissimilar main operational strategies were identified. Common to all of those was the need for an efficient use of the Icelandic fish markets. Three distinctive effects of fish markets were identified: firstly, specialisation, where large and small fisheries companies use the fish markets to swap or sell all other species than needed in their specialised production (usually to SMEs producers specializing in those species); secondly, to gain stability in sourcing, where companies source raw material from the fish markets and top-up when there is lack of certain species (or sizes) from the companies’ own boats and; thirdly, the market driven function or effect (market orientated value creation). To study this facilitating and supporting effect of fish markets on the on the progress of the Icelandic fisheries sector further, the focus is now the importance of fish markets from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987. The research is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with managers of a number of Icelandic fishing and processing companies and is a part of an ongoing research on the value chain structure and on organisational- and productivity changes in the Icelandic fisheries sector. Title: The Role of Fish-Markets in the Icelandic Value Chain of Cod Author: Klemensson, Ólafur, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The two main pillars of the Icelandic fishing industry are the large vertically integrated fishing companies and the SMEs, specialised in fishing, producing or marketing. In order to understand how they are able to function side by side and at the same time secure a relatively high value added for the domestic part of the Icelandic value chain of cod, a closer look at the functions and operations of the Icelandic fish markets is needed. In the authors’ recent studies on structural changes in the fisheries value chain in Iceland from 1990 to 2007, six dissimilar main operational strategies were identified. Common to all of those was the need for an efficient use of the Icelandic fish markets. Three distinctive effects of fish markets were identified: firstly, specialisation, where large and small fisheries companies use the fish markets to swap or sell all other species than needed in their specialised production (usually to SMEs producers specializing in those species); secondly, to gain stability in sourcing, where companies source raw material from the fish markets and top-up when there is lack of certain species (or sizes) from the companies’ own boats and; thirdly, the market driven function or effect (market orientated value creation). To study this facilitating and supporting effect of fish markets on the on the progress of the Icelandic fisheries sector further, the focus is now the importance of fish markets from the time of their establishment in Iceland in 1987. The research is based on semi-structured and in-depth interviews with managers of a number of Icelandic fishing and processing companies and is a part of an ongoing research on the value chain structure and on organisational- and productivity changes in the Icelandic fisheries sector. Close

• 4. [Article] Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo, Osuntunde, A.O Presentation Title: Fresh Fish Attributes and Consumers’ Preference Ranking in Rural and Urban Households in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Ojuotimi, Mafimisebi, Taiwo, Osuntunde, A.O Presentation Close

• 5. [Article] Factors Affecting Consumer Preferences for Fish in Taiwan

  Stepwise logistic regression was used to explore consumption survey data to identify factors affecting consumer preference for fish in Taiwan. Most of the consumers responding prefer to eat fish, although ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Factors Affecting Consumer Preferences for Fish in Taiwan Author: Lee, Hwang-Jaw, Wang, Sue-Mei, Houston, Jack E., Li, Ho-Shui Year: 2001 Stepwise logistic regression was used to explore consumption survey data to identify factors affecting consumer preference for fish in Taiwan. Most of the consumers responding prefer to eat fish, although the per capita consumption of fish was stagnant. Some demographic factors and consumer preference for food attributes were identified to affect preferences for fish. The older, white collar worker, those who believed in the religion of Daoism, those who paid more attention to food nutrition, to food taste, and/or to food quality had higher odds of preference for fish, while the unmarried, the female, those who believed in the religion of Yi-Guan-Daoism, those who lived in eastern, middle, or southern Taiwan had lower odds of preference for eating fish. The results implied that fish had an overall good perception in Taiwan. However, the fact that younger consumers and/or female consumers had lower odds in preference for fish implies a risk for future development. Further exploration of characteristics of food preference of these groups may be needed to illuminate information of marketing and product development for the fishery industry to further development. Title: Factors Affecting Consumer Preferences for Fish in Taiwan Author: Lee, Hwang-Jaw, Wang, Sue-Mei, Houston, Jack E., Li, Ho-Shui Year: 2001 Stepwise logistic regression was used to explore consumption survey data to identify factors affecting consumer preference for fish in Taiwan. Most of the consumers responding prefer to eat fish, although the per capita consumption of fish was stagnant. Some demographic factors and consumer preference for food attributes were identified to affect preferences for fish. The older, white collar worker, those who believed in the religion of Daoism, those who paid more attention to food nutrition, to food taste, and/or to food quality had higher odds of preference for fish, while the unmarried, the female, those who believed in the religion of Yi-Guan-Daoism, those who lived in eastern, middle, or southern Taiwan had lower odds of preference for eating fish. The results implied that fish had an overall good perception in Taiwan. However, the fact that younger consumers and/or female consumers had lower odds in preference for fish implies a risk for future development. Further exploration of characteristics of food preference of these groups may be needed to illuminate information of marketing and product development for the fishery industry to further development. Close

• 6. [Article] Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria

  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 ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Ojo, Sylvester Oluwadare, Oparinde, Lawrence Olusola 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 is inevitable as its distribution depends largely on the structure of the marketing system. This study examined the structural performance of artisanal fish marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data collected from 250 artisanal fish sellers selected using multistage sampling technique were analysed using descriptive statistics, marketing and gross margin, Gini coefficient and Lorenze curve analyses. The results showed that artisanal fish marketing was profitable with a mean net return of N137.10/kg ($0.85/kg). The estimated value of the Gini coefficient determined was 0.64, indicating the presence of inequality in the share of the artisanal fish market in the study area. It was realized that all the respondents in the study area, mentioned poor transport network, high transport cost, inadequate fund and inadequate storage facilities as major problems confronting artisanal fish market in the study area. Therefore, programmes that will improve fish marketing should be organized for fish marketers by the relevant government parastatals, extension workers, Non Governmental Organizations and the artisanal fish marketers should be sensitized on the formation of better organized fish marketing cooperative societies where they can solve some of their problems themselves. Title: Structural Performance of Artisanal Fish Marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Ojo, Sylvester Oluwadare, Oparinde, Lawrence Olusola 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 is inevitable as its distribution depends largely on the structure of the marketing system. This study examined the structural performance of artisanal fish marketing in Ondo State, Nigeria. Data collected from 250 artisanal fish sellers selected using multistage sampling technique were analysed using descriptive statistics, marketing and gross margin, Gini coefficient and Lorenze curve analyses. The results showed that artisanal fish marketing was profitable with a mean net return of N137.10/kg ($0.85/kg). The estimated value of the Gini coefficient determined was 0.64, indicating the presence of inequality in the share of the artisanal fish market in the study area. It was realized that all the respondents in the study area, mentioned poor transport network, high transport cost, inadequate fund and inadequate storage facilities as major problems confronting artisanal fish market in the study area. Therefore, programmes that will improve fish marketing should be organized for fish marketers by the relevant government parastatals, extension workers, Non Governmental Organizations and the artisanal fish marketers should be sensitized on the formation of better organized fish marketing cooperative societies where they can solve some of their problems themselves. Close

• 7. [Article] Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting for Commercial Exploitation of Wild Fish Stocks

  The paper discusses compilation of economic accounts for wild fish stocks. The methods proposed in the System of National Accounting (SNA) satellite system, the System for Integrated Environmental and ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting for Commercial Exploitation of Wild Fish Stocks Author: Danielsson, Asgeir Year: 2001 The paper discusses compilation of economic accounts for wild fish stocks. The methods proposed in the System of National Accounting (SNA) satellite system, the System for Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting (SEEA) are discussed and their usefulness assessed in simple examples. The paper proposes some methods for estimating the value of commercially exploited fish stocks and the cost of exploiting them. The paper uses data on some important fish stocks in Icelandic waters to give examples of results from using the proposed methods and indicate the degree of uncertainty involved in the estimations. The values of the fish stocks are estimated by using the prices of share quotas and by using direct estimations of the sum of discounted expected future profits. Estimations of fixed-price value of the fish stocks are also discussed. Title: Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting for Commercial Exploitation of Wild Fish Stocks Author: Danielsson, Asgeir Year: 2001 The paper discusses compilation of economic accounts for wild fish stocks. The methods proposed in the System of National Accounting (SNA) satellite system, the System for Integrated Environmental and Economic Accounting (SEEA) are discussed and their usefulness assessed in simple examples. The paper proposes some methods for estimating the value of commercially exploited fish stocks and the cost of exploiting them. The paper uses data on some important fish stocks in Icelandic waters to give examples of results from using the proposed methods and indicate the degree of uncertainty involved in the estimations. The values of the fish stocks are estimated by using the prices of share quotas and by using direct estimations of the sum of discounted expected future profits. Estimations of fixed-price value of the fish stocks are also discussed. Close

• 8. [Article] Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria

  Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria Author: Agbebi, Funmilola Omolara Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. Additionally, the fish trade offers substantial employment opportunities in many coastal and inland areas where fish is caught. The importance of fishery products and its marketing had always been an important discourse among scholars due to its contributions to Gross National Product and the per capital income of fishermen in Nations with fishing capabilities. In Nigeria, however, given increasing demand for fish, there seems to be a potentially strong market for the product. And markets determine marketing policies. So, markets have to be considered before policy making can start. This study proffer solutions to some key questions in the study of marketing of fish products in Nigeria such as: Key questions on: commodity chains/networks, trader roles, control of market space, market information, credit provision, transportation questions, consumption pattern, food safety regulation, Key questions around legislation, standardization of weights and measures, trader associations, Pricing, the role of traditional authorities, and alternatives to traditional intermediaries/ forms of supply. This paper therefore focuses on fish marketing and food security in Nigeria. Its various stages of development were considered. The study also shows some major findings that will assist policy makers. It also revealed the key roles of storage and processing as main factors aimed at improving fish marketing in Nigeria. Title: Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria Author: Agbebi, Funmilola Omolara Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. Additionally, the fish trade offers substantial employment opportunities in many coastal and inland areas where fish is caught. The importance of fishery products and its marketing had always been an important discourse among scholars due to its contributions to Gross National Product and the per capital income of fishermen in Nations with fishing capabilities. In Nigeria, however, given increasing demand for fish, there seems to be a potentially strong market for the product. And markets determine marketing policies. So, markets have to be considered before policy making can start. This study proffer solutions to some key questions in the study of marketing of fish products in Nigeria such as: Key questions on: commodity chains/networks, trader roles, control of market space, market information, credit provision, transportation questions, consumption pattern, food safety regulation, Key questions around legislation, standardization of weights and measures, trader associations, Pricing, the role of traditional authorities, and alternatives to traditional intermediaries/ forms of supply. This paper therefore focuses on fish marketing and food security in Nigeria. Its various stages of development were considered. The study also shows some major findings that will assist policy makers. It also revealed the key roles of storage and processing as main factors aimed at improving fish marketing in Nigeria. Close

• 9. [Article] The Value of Fish Quality

  This paper aims to reveal consumers’ preferences for quality graded fish products based upon existing data on first-hand sales in Denmark. The data represents the value of fish for consumption as a non-differentiated ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Value of Fish Quality Author: Jaffry, S., Pickering, H., Frere, J., Roth, E., Nielsen, M., Wattage, P., Whitmarsh, D. Year: 2001 This paper aims to reveal consumers’ preferences for quality graded fish products based upon existing data on first-hand sales in Denmark. The data represents the value of fish for consumption as a non-differentiated private good. The objective is to measure the welfare gains to society of an increase in “quality” for major fish species. The demand for Quality Extra and quality A-fish is estimated using an Inverse Almost Ideal Demand System (IAIDS-model) as the functional form of demand on first-hand sales data following the European Union established trade norms for quality-grading and sizecategories. Secondly the possibility of estimating changes in consumer surplus as the welfare gained by society of a general increase in quality of landed fish is discussed. However, the estimates on consumer surplus are not yet completed. The model adopted is a pricing model for the implicit price of the characteristic “quality” which necessarily is part of the product i.e. fish for consumption. Today the Danish market for fish does not explicitly state the “quality” of fish in the consumers market. This is generally a credence parameter. There are no objective verifiable standards available to the consumer and this is an element of trust in the word of the fish retailer. This paper shows the first results of adopting a revealed preference model for indirect benefit estimation on existing quality differentiated fish at first-hand sales. We explicitly discuss the assumptions of “weak complementarity” and “derived demand” necessary to run the model. Title: The Value of Fish Quality Author: Jaffry, S., Pickering, H., Frere, J., Roth, E., Nielsen, M., Wattage, P., Whitmarsh, D. Year: 2001 This paper aims to reveal consumers’ preferences for quality graded fish products based upon existing data on first-hand sales in Denmark. The data represents the value of fish for consumption as a non-differentiated private good. The objective is to measure the welfare gains to society of an increase in “quality” for major fish species. The demand for Quality Extra and quality A-fish is estimated using an Inverse Almost Ideal Demand System (IAIDS-model) as the functional form of demand on first-hand sales data following the European Union established trade norms for quality-grading and sizecategories. Secondly the possibility of estimating changes in consumer surplus as the welfare gained by society of a general increase in quality of landed fish is discussed. However, the estimates on consumer surplus are not yet completed. The model adopted is a pricing model for the implicit price of the characteristic “quality” which necessarily is part of the product i.e. fish for consumption. Today the Danish market for fish does not explicitly state the “quality” of fish in the consumers market. This is generally a credence parameter. There are no objective verifiable standards available to the consumer and this is an element of trust in the word of the fish retailer. This paper shows the first results of adopting a revealed preference model for indirect benefit estimation on existing quality differentiated fish at first-hand sales. We explicitly discuss the assumptions of “weak complementarity” and “derived demand” necessary to run the model. Close

• 10. [Article] Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets Author: Trondsen, Torbjorn Abstract only. Title: Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets Author: Trondsen, Torbjorn Abstract only. Close