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• 861. [Article] Optimal Exploitation and Sustainable Management of Ivorian Halieutic Resources: An analysis of fishing effort

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Optimal Exploitation and Sustainable Management of Ivorian Halieutic Resources: An analysis of fishing effort Author: Moussa, Sangare Abstract Only Title: Optimal Exploitation and Sustainable Management of Ivorian Halieutic Resources: An analysis of fishing effort Author: Moussa, Sangare Abstract Only Close

• 862. [Article] Aquaculture in Urban and Peri-urban Areas: Implication for Food Security and Environment Consideration

  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 ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Aquaculture in Urban and Peri-urban Areas: Implication for Food Security and Environment Consideration Author: Siyanbola, Omitoyin, Adebayo, Jumoke 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 used to be. The dwindling resources from the artisanal sector which provide employment for about 5.8% of the populaces and also supply more than 81.9% of the total domestic fish production is augmented by aquaculture which is the fastest growing production system in the world. Rural-Urban migration which is rapidly increasing has increased the pressure on the urban facilities. Expanding cities affect the areas surrounding the city by altering the natural resource base, converting land to new uses, changing labour patterns, challenging the environment, concentrating urban waste pollution and diminishing natural resource based livelihoods. The paper therefore looks at aquaculture in the urban and peri- urban for food security and its environmental implication. A random sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents from urban and peri- urban communities in Lagos state using structured questionnaire. Data collected include socioeconomic characteristics, production, sales and climatic data The effect of change in climate with a high percentage of people moving from the rural areas to the urban cities increasing congestion, unemployment, urban poverty and subsequently increasing food insecurity should be looked into. There is therefore the need for the Government to look into land use planning and land allocation to cope with rapid development and expansion. Title: Aquaculture in Urban and Peri-urban Areas: Implication for Food Security and Environment Consideration Author: Siyanbola, Omitoyin, Adebayo, Jumoke 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 used to be. The dwindling resources from the artisanal sector which provide employment for about 5.8% of the populaces and also supply more than 81.9% of the total domestic fish production is augmented by aquaculture which is the fastest growing production system in the world. Rural-Urban migration which is rapidly increasing has increased the pressure on the urban facilities. Expanding cities affect the areas surrounding the city by altering the natural resource base, converting land to new uses, changing labour patterns, challenging the environment, concentrating urban waste pollution and diminishing natural resource based livelihoods. The paper therefore looks at aquaculture in the urban and peri- urban for food security and its environmental implication. A random sampling technique was used to select 150 respondents from urban and peri- urban communities in Lagos state using structured questionnaire. Data collected include socioeconomic characteristics, production, sales and climatic data The effect of change in climate with a high percentage of people moving from the rural areas to the urban cities increasing congestion, unemployment, urban poverty and subsequently increasing food insecurity should be looked into. There is therefore the need for the Government to look into land use planning and land allocation to cope with rapid development and expansion. Close

• 863. [Article] A Value-Chain Analysis of International Fish Trade and Food Security with an Impact Assessment of the Small-Scale Sector

  The purpose of this article and presentation is to present an overview of the value-chain analysis project on international fish trade and food security with an impact assessment of the small-scale sector. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: A Value-Chain Analysis of International Fish Trade and Food Security with an Impact Assessment of the Small-Scale Sector Author: Child, Anna, Bjorndal, Trond, Lem, Audun The purpose of this article and presentation is to present an overview of the value-chain analysis project on international fish trade and food security with an impact assessment of the small-scale sector. Outlining the project’s importance, approach, results and conclusions, the summary article serves as an initial background document to portray an overall picture of the work conducted. It has been based on numerous country reports, as well as the background and price synthesis reports. Further reading with more specific details can be found on the project’s website (www.fao.org/valuechaininsmallscalefisheries) where all of the country reports, presentations and additional documents that were completed as part of the analysis have been posted. The article is organised as follows. The first section presents the rationale for why this study was undertaken, and includes sub-sections on the importance of the small-scale sector to livelihoods, fish’s direct contribution to food security, the importance of trade to food security and conclusions on the importance of the study. The second section then focuses on the value-chain concept and how it differs from the more traditional supply-chain approach, with examples of value-chains in fisheries and aquaculture presented. The fourth section represents the conclusions from the project, with general themes found between case studies discussed and technical, organisational and policy recommendations presented. The final section concludes the article and outlines areas for further research and analysis. Title: A Value-Chain Analysis of International Fish Trade and Food Security with an Impact Assessment of the Small-Scale Sector Author: Child, Anna, Bjorndal, Trond, Lem, Audun The purpose of this article and presentation is to present an overview of the value-chain analysis project on international fish trade and food security with an impact assessment of the small-scale sector. Outlining the project’s importance, approach, results and conclusions, the summary article serves as an initial background document to portray an overall picture of the work conducted. It has been based on numerous country reports, as well as the background and price synthesis reports. Further reading with more specific details can be found on the project’s website (www.fao.org/valuechaininsmallscalefisheries) where all of the country reports, presentations and additional documents that were completed as part of the analysis have been posted. The article is organised as follows. The first section presents the rationale for why this study was undertaken, and includes sub-sections on the importance of the small-scale sector to livelihoods, fish’s direct contribution to food security, the importance of trade to food security and conclusions on the importance of the study. The second section then focuses on the value-chain concept and how it differs from the more traditional supply-chain approach, with examples of value-chains in fisheries and aquaculture presented. The fourth section represents the conclusions from the project, with general themes found between case studies discussed and technical, organisational and policy recommendations presented. The final section concludes the article and outlines areas for further research and analysis. Close

• 864. [Article] Developing Smallholder Aquaculture in Kenya into Viable Enterprises: A case study of Nyaguta fish ponds in Kisii, Kenya

  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 ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Developing Smallholder Aquaculture in Kenya into Viable Enterprises: A case study of Nyaguta fish ponds in Kisii, Kenya Author: Charo-Karisa, Harrison, Okechi, John, Mikolasek, Olivier 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 keep records of resources used in their ponds (inputs, and labour) and outputs. This makes it impossible to assess the profitability of the enterprises. A study was carried out with the objectives: To characterize the inputs used by the farmers and determine the rearing parameters, to describe the fish farmers' practices and assess the fish farming cycle and to determine profitability. Monosex tilapia was stocked in 300m2 ponds at 3 fish/m2 and fed on pellet feed at 5% body weight. Semi-quantitative and qualitative data was collected from nine ponds over the production cycle (February 2010 to June 2011). An enterprise budget was used to compare profitability. Sale of harvested fish, gave the revenue or total income (TI) from each pond. Variable costs (inputs, labour and other operational inputs) were calculated. Family labour costs, were calculated separately to differentiate from casual labour. Total income (TI) less total variable costs (TVC) gave net income (NI) for each pond. From such a snapshot analysis of costs and returns, farmers would tell if their ventures were profitable or not. It also offered them an opportunity to determine areas to cut down or upscale during the production cycle to maximize on profits. It is only after profit realization, that farmers can be motivated to continue investing in fish farming and related activities. Title: Developing Smallholder Aquaculture in Kenya into Viable Enterprises: A case study of Nyaguta fish ponds in Kisii, Kenya Author: Charo-Karisa, Harrison, Okechi, John, Mikolasek, Olivier 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 keep records of resources used in their ponds (inputs, and labour) and outputs. This makes it impossible to assess the profitability of the enterprises. A study was carried out with the objectives: To characterize the inputs used by the farmers and determine the rearing parameters, to describe the fish farmers' practices and assess the fish farming cycle and to determine profitability. Monosex tilapia was stocked in 300m2 ponds at 3 fish/m2 and fed on pellet feed at 5% body weight. Semi-quantitative and qualitative data was collected from nine ponds over the production cycle (February 2010 to June 2011). An enterprise budget was used to compare profitability. Sale of harvested fish, gave the revenue or total income (TI) from each pond. Variable costs (inputs, labour and other operational inputs) were calculated. Family labour costs, were calculated separately to differentiate from casual labour. Total income (TI) less total variable costs (TVC) gave net income (NI) for each pond. From such a snapshot analysis of costs and returns, farmers would tell if their ventures were profitable or not. It also offered them an opportunity to determine areas to cut down or upscale during the production cycle to maximize on profits. It is only after profit realization, that farmers can be motivated to continue investing in fish farming and related activities. Close

• 865. [Article] The Prospects and Opportunities for Trout Farming in Scotland

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Prospects and Opportunities for Trout Farming in Scotland Author: Fofana, Abdulai Abstract only Title: The Prospects and Opportunities for Trout Farming in Scotland Author: Fofana, Abdulai Abstract only Close

• 866. [Article] Integrated assessment of the coastal fishery production systems in French Guiana

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Integrated assessment of the coastal fishery production systems in French Guiana Author: Ahad Cisse, Abdoul, Blanchard, Fabian, Guyader, Olivier Abstract only Title: Integrated assessment of the coastal fishery production systems in French Guiana Author: Ahad Cisse, Abdoul, Blanchard, Fabian, Guyader, Olivier Abstract only Close

• 867. [Article] Evaluating Value Chains and Consumer Preferences in Asian and African Aquaculture to Help Overcome Underemployment and Poverty

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluating Value Chains and Consumer Preferences in Asian and African Aquaculture to Help Overcome Underemployment and Poverty Author: Egna, Hillary, Ichien, Stephanie Abstract only Title: Evaluating Value Chains and Consumer Preferences in Asian and African Aquaculture to Help Overcome Underemployment and Poverty Author: Egna, Hillary, Ichien, Stephanie Abstract only Close

• 868. [Article] Recent Development with Regard to Trade of Fish and Fishery Products from Small-scale Fisheries in Africa

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Recent Development with Regard to Trade of Fish and Fishery Products from Small-scale Fisheries in Africa Author: Clifford Edmund, Frimpong, Karzazi, Anass, Mgawe, Yahya, Hoareau, Christopher, Ottah Atikpo, Margaret Abstract only Title: Recent Development with Regard to Trade of Fish and Fishery Products from Small-scale Fisheries in Africa Author: Clifford Edmund, Frimpong, Karzazi, Anass, Mgawe, Yahya, Hoareau, Christopher, Ottah Atikpo, Margaret Abstract only Close

• 869. [Article] Invisible actors on a male dominated arena: female fish mongers’ roles, strategies and needs in the fisheries sector

  This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Invisible actors on a male dominated arena: female fish mongers’ roles, strategies and needs in the fisheries sector Author: Frocklin, Sara, Jiddawi, Narriman, Lindstrom, Lars, de la Torre-Castro, Maricela This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Abstract only. Title: Invisible actors on a male dominated arena: female fish mongers’ roles, strategies and needs in the fisheries sector Author: Frocklin, Sara, Jiddawi, Narriman, Lindstrom, Lars, de la Torre-Castro, Maricela This is part of the IIFET Special Session on Markets and Value Chains for Small Aquaculture & Fisheries Enterprises with a Focus on Gender that took place on 17 July 2012 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania in conjunction with 16th IIFET Conference. The complete proceedings of this special session are available (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Documents/Uploads/FileManager/IIFET%202012%20CRSP%20Session%20Proceedings%20Final_small.pdf) through the Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program gender web site, (http://aquafishcrsp.oregonstate.edu/Gender/). Abstract only. Close

• 870. [Article] FishTrax and Electronic Fishery Information Systems: The Next Revolution in Fishery Management and Economics of Fishery Information Systems: A Case Study of Fish Trax

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: FishTrax and Electronic Fishery Information Systems: The Next Revolution in Fishery Management and Economics of Fishery Information Systems: A Case Study of Fish Trax Author: Sylvia, Gilbert Abstract Only Title: FishTrax and Electronic Fishery Information Systems: The Next Revolution in Fishery Management and Economics of Fishery Information Systems: A Case Study of Fish Trax Author: Sylvia, Gilbert Abstract Only Close