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• 1. [Article] A Report on the Oecd Workshop on Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda: Policies to Ensure A Sustainable Aquaculture Sector

  The aquaculture sector is uniquely placed to complement production from the stagnating capture fisheries sector and it has advantages in terms of controllable production characteristics. However, aquaculture ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Report on the Oecd Workshop on Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda: Policies to Ensure A Sustainable Aquaculture Sector Author: Børresen, Torger The aquaculture sector is uniquely placed to complement production from the stagnating capture fisheries sector and it has advantages in terms of controllable production characteristics. However, aquaculture poses undeniable economic, environmental and social challenges that may be poorly evaluated or inadequately addressed within current policy frameworks. In such cases, the sustainability of future operations may be compromised. Issues that may constrain the sector development and performance include the business environment (e.g. competing uses of land and water; introduction of new technologies to improve the overall economic efficiency of aquaculture to better exploit natural conditions) and administrative and regulatory structures that can create constraints rather than underpin further aquaculture developments (e.g. regulation of access to resources; environmental prescriptions). With a view to collect further evidence and analysis on the issues confronting aquaculture development the OECD Committee for Fisheries hosted a major international workshop in April 2010. The objective of the workshop was to provide a platform for policy makers, technical experts, international organizations, the private sector and NGOs to examine policy challenges that OECD governments face in aquaculture development. The event informed policy makers, in particular in OECD countries, about critical economic, environmental and social aspects of the aquaculture sector as well as about the interactions with other sectors. This paper presents the key outcomes of the workshop. It identifies key challenges and explores the policy options for governments in addressing the implementation gaps to ensure a sustainable and profitable aquaculture sector. Title: A Report on the Oecd Workshop on Advancing the Aquaculture Agenda: Policies to Ensure A Sustainable Aquaculture Sector Author: Børresen, Torger The aquaculture sector is uniquely placed to complement production from the stagnating capture fisheries sector and it has advantages in terms of controllable production characteristics. However, aquaculture poses undeniable economic, environmental and social challenges that may be poorly evaluated or inadequately addressed within current policy frameworks. In such cases, the sustainability of future operations may be compromised. Issues that may constrain the sector development and performance include the business environment (e.g. competing uses of land and water; introduction of new technologies to improve the overall economic efficiency of aquaculture to better exploit natural conditions) and administrative and regulatory structures that can create constraints rather than underpin further aquaculture developments (e.g. regulation of access to resources; environmental prescriptions). With a view to collect further evidence and analysis on the issues confronting aquaculture development the OECD Committee for Fisheries hosted a major international workshop in April 2010. The objective of the workshop was to provide a platform for policy makers, technical experts, international organizations, the private sector and NGOs to examine policy challenges that OECD governments face in aquaculture development. The event informed policy makers, in particular in OECD countries, about critical economic, environmental and social aspects of the aquaculture sector as well as about the interactions with other sectors. This paper presents the key outcomes of the workshop. It identifies key challenges and explores the policy options for governments in addressing the implementation gaps to ensure a sustainable and profitable aquaculture sector. Close

• 2. [Article] Is Aquaculture Production Growing in Latin America and the Caribbean?

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Is Aquaculture Production Growing in Latin America and the Caribbean? Author: Villasante, Sebastian, Rodriguez, Gonzalo Abstract only. Title: Is Aquaculture Production Growing in Latin America and the Caribbean? Author: Villasante, Sebastian, Rodriguez, Gonzalo Abstract only. Close

• 3. [Article] Effect of Trade and Agriculture Policies on Fish Trade and Production in Nigeria

  The fishery sector is important in Nigeria’s development matrix. The sector not only provides employment for the citizens but also contributes more than 40% of animal protein consumed by average Nigerian. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Effect of Trade and Agriculture Policies on Fish Trade and Production in Nigeria Author: Alabi, Reuben Adeolu, Erie, Otasowie Gladys The fishery sector is important in Nigeria’s development matrix. The sector not only provides employment for the citizens but also contributes more than 40% of animal protein consumed by average Nigerian. However, over the years the role of providing animal protein for the populace dwindled to the extent that fish demand outweigh fish production, which created trade imbalance. In order to reverse decline in fish production and curtail fish imports, Government of Nigeria put up agricultural and trade policies to boost fish production and move Nigeria toward self sufficiency in fish. In this study we examined if these policies have influenced fish production, import and export from 1961-2006 in Nigeria. We applied statistical and econometric techniques to relevant time series data generated from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and Food and Agricultural Organisation Statistical Database. The results of the analyses indicate that SAP has significant effect on fish export, but it has not significantly increased fish production and decreased fish importation in Nigeria. The implication of these findings is that although SAP may increase fish export in Nigeria; because of price incentives associated with SAP. However, price incentives may not be enough to stimulate domestic fish production in Nigeria. The country should think of production inputs incentives as done during Pre-SAP era. The government needs to set in motion other sustainable sector specific strategies and policies in order to fully exploit the potentials of Nigeria’s fishery sector. One of these sustainable strategies is the proper harnessing of aquaculture. Title: Effect of Trade and Agriculture Policies on Fish Trade and Production in Nigeria Author: Alabi, Reuben Adeolu, Erie, Otasowie Gladys The fishery sector is important in Nigeria’s development matrix. The sector not only provides employment for the citizens but also contributes more than 40% of animal protein consumed by average Nigerian. However, over the years the role of providing animal protein for the populace dwindled to the extent that fish demand outweigh fish production, which created trade imbalance. In order to reverse decline in fish production and curtail fish imports, Government of Nigeria put up agricultural and trade policies to boost fish production and move Nigeria toward self sufficiency in fish. In this study we examined if these policies have influenced fish production, import and export from 1961-2006 in Nigeria. We applied statistical and econometric techniques to relevant time series data generated from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin and Food and Agricultural Organisation Statistical Database. The results of the analyses indicate that SAP has significant effect on fish export, but it has not significantly increased fish production and decreased fish importation in Nigeria. The implication of these findings is that although SAP may increase fish export in Nigeria; because of price incentives associated with SAP. However, price incentives may not be enough to stimulate domestic fish production in Nigeria. The country should think of production inputs incentives as done during Pre-SAP era. The government needs to set in motion other sustainable sector specific strategies and policies in order to fully exploit the potentials of Nigeria’s fishery sector. One of these sustainable strategies is the proper harnessing of aquaculture. Close

• 4. [Article] Factors Affecting U.S. Aquaculturists' Intended Actions to Expand Production Capacity Abroad

  This paper examines the relationship between U.S. aquaculturists‟ intended actions to expand production capacity abroad and the factors influencing their choices. These factors include aquaculturists‟ ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Factors Affecting U.S. Aquaculturists' Intended Actions to Expand Production Capacity Abroad Author: Tudur, Lacey, Asche, Frank, Chu, Jingjie, Anderson, James L. This paper examines the relationship between U.S. aquaculturists‟ intended actions to expand production capacity abroad and the factors influencing their choices. These factors include aquaculturists‟ perceptions of market conditions; regulatory climate; property rights; government leadership; and the comparative advantages of U.S. aquaculture, as well as the demographic characteristics of aquaculturists and their farms. Primary data were collected via an original online survey. Both multinomial probit and probit models identify the factors affecting aquaculturists‟ intended actions to expand abroad. The results indicate that large-scale, non-shellfish (e.g., finfish, salmon, or shrimp), less-educated, marine aquaculturists with high expectations about seafood demand during the next three years; who think U.S. permit and environmental regulations are strict; that aquaculture leases should be transferable; and that the U.S.A. has comparative advantages in skilled labor availability and access to the domestic markets, are more likely to expand their operations abroad. The results provide guidance for U.S. policy makers to help retain aquaculture entrepreneurs and investors domestically. Title: Factors Affecting U.S. Aquaculturists' Intended Actions to Expand Production Capacity Abroad Author: Tudur, Lacey, Asche, Frank, Chu, Jingjie, Anderson, James L. This paper examines the relationship between U.S. aquaculturists‟ intended actions to expand production capacity abroad and the factors influencing their choices. These factors include aquaculturists‟ perceptions of market conditions; regulatory climate; property rights; government leadership; and the comparative advantages of U.S. aquaculture, as well as the demographic characteristics of aquaculturists and their farms. Primary data were collected via an original online survey. Both multinomial probit and probit models identify the factors affecting aquaculturists‟ intended actions to expand abroad. The results indicate that large-scale, non-shellfish (e.g., finfish, salmon, or shrimp), less-educated, marine aquaculturists with high expectations about seafood demand during the next three years; who think U.S. permit and environmental regulations are strict; that aquaculture leases should be transferable; and that the U.S.A. has comparative advantages in skilled labor availability and access to the domestic markets, are more likely to expand their operations abroad. The results provide guidance for U.S. policy makers to help retain aquaculture entrepreneurs and investors domestically. Close

• 5. [Article] Recommendations to Ensure the Vietnam Pangasius Sustainable Export in the World Market

  Pangasius culture in recent years has proved its ability to contribute to national wealth and prosperity. As far as domestic consumption is concerned, pangasius represents an important source of nutrient ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Recommendations to Ensure the Vietnam Pangasius Sustainable Export in the World Market Author: Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Nguyen, Lien Vi Thi, Nguyen, Tram Anh Thi Pangasius culture in recent years has proved its ability to contribute to national wealth and prosperity. As far as domestic consumption is concerned, pangasius represents an important source of nutrient intake for a large portion of the population. Multiple effects have been generated through large-scale exports, which is associated with foreign currency earnings, job creation and income enhancement. However, farmers, producers and exporters have come under increasing challenges given volatile prices and prohibitive technical barriers that prevail in the international pangasius trade. Negative implications from these external factors are widely observed at national-, business- and individual levels. Suggestions to unravel the bottlenecks are therefore necessary to boost the overall performance of the whole sector. Complementary to these efforts, the article will focus on enhancing the pangasius exporting industry by applying the expert method and the Five Forces Model introduced by Michael E. Porter. It is hoped that thorough analyses followed by recommendations from the paper serve as one important source of inputs for informed policy making among industry think-tankers. Title: Recommendations to Ensure the Vietnam Pangasius Sustainable Export in the World Market Author: Nguyen, Kim Anh Thi, Nguyen, Lien Vi Thi, Nguyen, Tram Anh Thi Pangasius culture in recent years has proved its ability to contribute to national wealth and prosperity. As far as domestic consumption is concerned, pangasius represents an important source of nutrient intake for a large portion of the population. Multiple effects have been generated through large-scale exports, which is associated with foreign currency earnings, job creation and income enhancement. However, farmers, producers and exporters have come under increasing challenges given volatile prices and prohibitive technical barriers that prevail in the international pangasius trade. Negative implications from these external factors are widely observed at national-, business- and individual levels. Suggestions to unravel the bottlenecks are therefore necessary to boost the overall performance of the whole sector. Complementary to these efforts, the article will focus on enhancing the pangasius exporting industry by applying the expert method and the Five Forces Model introduced by Michael E. Porter. It is hoped that thorough analyses followed by recommendations from the paper serve as one important source of inputs for informed policy making among industry think-tankers. Close

• 6. [Article] The Need for Synergy in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture towards Sustainable Grouper Fisheries and Trade in the Coral Triangle Area: The Case of The Philippines

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Need for Synergy in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture towards Sustainable Grouper Fisheries and Trade in the Coral Triangle Area: The Case of The Philippines Author: Tormon, Dianne Hope, Salayo, Nerissa, Toledo, Joebert Abstract only. Title: The Need for Synergy in Small-Scale Fisheries and Aquaculture towards Sustainable Grouper Fisheries and Trade in the Coral Triangle Area: The Case of The Philippines Author: Tormon, Dianne Hope, Salayo, Nerissa, Toledo, Joebert Abstract only. Close

• 7. [Article] Benefits From R&D and Spill-Overs in Aquaculture: An Eu-15 Modelling Approach

  Aquaculture is increasingly important for the future supply of fish because of steadily increasing demand while supply from fisheries is stagnating. In the EU aquaculture production has grown strongly ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Benefits From R&D and Spill-Overs in Aquaculture: An Eu-15 Modelling Approach Author: Mueller, Rolf A.E., Guettler, Stefan Aquaculture is increasingly important for the future supply of fish because of steadily increasing demand while supply from fisheries is stagnating. In the EU aquaculture production has grown strongly in some countries, such as Spain and Greece, but was flat at a low level in others, such as in Germany, where national aquaculture production contributes only little to total supply of fish for food. Despite the small size of their aquaculture industries some German states have initiated sizeable aquaculture R&D-programs with the objective to foster local aquaculture industries. This study analyses economic effects of aquaculture R&D from the perspective of a country whose aquaculture industry is small in relation to the EU market and which has to consider significant R&D-spill-overs in addition to the usual impacts of R&D on producers' costs and consumers' consumption expenses. Based on fish market characteristics for EU-15-countries three scenarios are investigated using IFPRI´s Dynamic Research Evaluation for Management (DREAM) model. In the first scenario R&D-effects only take place in German aquaculture production and no spill-overs to other countries occur. The second scenario allows for spill-overs of technologies from Germany to all other EU-15-countries. Time lags for the transmission of technologies to the remaining EU-15-countries are introduced in the third scenario. DREAM computes the effects of R&D for producers and consumers: changes in quantities and prices of fish from aquaculture leads to changes in producer and consumer surplus. The results of this paper provide important implications for political decisions concerning the allocation of public funds for R&D-projects in aquaculture. Title: Benefits From R&D and Spill-Overs in Aquaculture: An Eu-15 Modelling Approach Author: Mueller, Rolf A.E., Guettler, Stefan Aquaculture is increasingly important for the future supply of fish because of steadily increasing demand while supply from fisheries is stagnating. In the EU aquaculture production has grown strongly in some countries, such as Spain and Greece, but was flat at a low level in others, such as in Germany, where national aquaculture production contributes only little to total supply of fish for food. Despite the small size of their aquaculture industries some German states have initiated sizeable aquaculture R&D-programs with the objective to foster local aquaculture industries. This study analyses economic effects of aquaculture R&D from the perspective of a country whose aquaculture industry is small in relation to the EU market and which has to consider significant R&D-spill-overs in addition to the usual impacts of R&D on producers' costs and consumers' consumption expenses. Based on fish market characteristics for EU-15-countries three scenarios are investigated using IFPRI´s Dynamic Research Evaluation for Management (DREAM) model. In the first scenario R&D-effects only take place in German aquaculture production and no spill-overs to other countries occur. The second scenario allows for spill-overs of technologies from Germany to all other EU-15-countries. Time lags for the transmission of technologies to the remaining EU-15-countries are introduced in the third scenario. DREAM computes the effects of R&D for producers and consumers: changes in quantities and prices of fish from aquaculture leads to changes in producer and consumer surplus. The results of this paper provide important implications for political decisions concerning the allocation of public funds for R&D-projects in aquaculture. Close