Browsing by Author "Phillips, M."
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Governance of global value chains in response to food safety and certification standards: The Case of shrimp from Vietnam
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleWe use global value chain (GVC) theory to understand governance of Vietnam’s shrimp farming industry. We describe this GVC as buyer-driven with important food safety standards imposed by governments of importing countries ... -
Improving aquaculture feed in Bangladesh: From feed ingredients to farmer profit to safe consumption
(2013)Type: Working PaperUse of manufactured feeds in aquaculture in Bangladesh has grown rapidly over the last five years. More than 1 million tonnes of commercially formulated feeds and 0.3-0.4 million tonnes of farm-made feeds were produced in ... -
Improving productivity and environmental performance of aquaculture
(2014)Type: Working PaperFish--including finfish and shellfish--are an important item in the human food basket, contributing 17 percent of the global animal-based protein supply in 2010. They are an especially valuable food source in developing ... -
Inclusive aquaculture: business at the bottom of the aquatic pyramid
(2011)Type: Journal ArticleThrough a SIDA -funded project on small-scale fisheries FAO and partners have been supporting WorldFish Center research into small-scale aquaculture investment. Studies of projects in Bangladesh, India and Indonesia suggest ... -
Increasing productivity and improving livelihoods in aquatic agricultural systems: A review of interventions
(2013)Type: Working PaperAquatic agricultural systems (AAS) are food production systems in which the productivity of freshwater or coastal ecosystems contributes significantly to total household nutrition, food security, and income in developing ... -
Investing in carp seed quality improvements in homestead aquaculture: lessons from Bangladesh
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleLack of quality seed and technical knowhow are considered major constraints to improving aquaculture productivity and profitability in Bangladesh. This paper assesses the outcomes of investments in improving carp seed ... -
Menjelajahi masa depan perikanan budidaya Indonesia (Exploring Indonesian aquaculture futures)
(2016)Type: ReportAquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector globally, with production projected to double within the next 15-20 years. Future growth of aquaculture is essential to providing sustainable supplies of fish in ... -
Portable ponds for communities in need
(2015)Type: Journal ArticleTo address the extreme food insecurity of the poor households in Bangladesh, WorldFish has designed a portable small pond which can hold fish in it and at the same time, provide water for horticulture. Trials began in 2014 ... -
Profitability and adoption of improved shrimp farming technologies in the aquatic agricultural systems of southwestern Bangladesh
(2014)Type: Journal ArticleThis paper assesses factors influencing adoption of new shrimp aquaculture technologies within aquatic-agricultural farming systems in southwestern Bangladesh. The impacts of three new technologies were assessed: two ... -
Protecting small-scale farmers: a reality within a globalized economy?
(2012)Type: Conference PaperAquaculture is still the fastest-growing food-producing sector and plays an important role in enhancing global food security and alleviating poverty. Tens of millions of people are engaged in aquaculture production, the ... -
Review of aquaculture and fish consumption in Bangladesh
(2011)Type: Working PaperFish play a crucial role in the Bangladeshi diet, providing more than 60% of animal source food, representing a crucial source of micro-nutrients, and possessing an extremely strong cultural attachment. Fish (including ... -
Review of environmental impact, site selection and carrying capacity estimation for small scale aquaculture in Asia
(2010)Type: ReportAsia is the leading aquaculture region in the world, contributing to 85% of total world aquaculture production. Of the top 10 aquaculture producing countries 9 are Asian with China accounting for more than 65% of Asian ... -
Review of the history, status and prospects of the black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) hatchery sector in Bangladesh
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleCulture of shrimp, mainly Penaeus monodon, makes an important contribution to Bangladeshs aquaculture industry. Shrimp hatcheries are the foundation on which the shrimp industry is built. Hatchery performance and management ... -
Rice-fish integration for high saline, coastal areas of Bangladesh: Learning from the Challenge Program for Water and Food (CPWF)
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleThe Southwestern coastal zone of Bangladesh is agro-based and one of the world's most populous, poverty-stricken and food-insecure regions, with high vulnerability to climate change. Shrimp aquaculture rapidly expanded in ... -
Servicing the aquaculture sector: role of state and private sectors
(2012)Type: Conference PaperThis paper was prepared by a group of authors of complementary experiences and presented during the Thematic Session V: Improving knowledge and information sharing, research and extension in aquaculture at the Global ... -
Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) farming in the coastal areas of Bangladesh: Challenges and prospects towards sustainable development
(2013)Type: Book ChapterThis chapter mainly presents the history of shrimp aquaculture in Bangladesh and impacts of shrimp farming on rural livelihoods with particular focus on income and dietary consumption, based on literature reviews and ... -
Small-scale shrimp farmers and global markets: Trends, future prospects and adaptation
(2012)Type: Journal ArticleIt is time to recognize the crucial role of small-scale farmers in Asian aquaculture production and trade. The socially and economically important smallscale sector – the “mainstay” of Asian aquaculture – is innovative, ... -
Smallholder aquaculture: sustaining the impact of private investment
(2013)Type: Journal ArticleThe growth of aquaculture - now the fastest growing food production system in the world - is increasingly attracting private investment. Much of this investment, however, is in larger enterprises and input services such ... -
Social dynamics shaping the diffusion of sustainable aquaculture innovations in the Solomon Island
(2017)Type: Journal ArticleSustainably feeding the world's growing population represents one of our most significant challenges. Aquaculture is well positioned to make contributions towards this challenge. Yet, the translation of aquaculture production ... -
Sustainable intensification in smallholder agriculture: An integrated systems research approach
(2017)Type: BookSustainable intensification has recently been developed and adopted as a key concept and driver for research and policy in sustainable agriculture. It includes ecological, economic and social dimensions, where food and ...
