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Economic analysis of fish farming in Behera governorate of Egypt
Type: Conference Paper
This paper examines the economic analysis of fish farming in Behera governorate of Egypt. High prices of fish feed, declining fish prices and lack of finance were found to be the top ranking serious constraints facing ...
Southeast Asian milkfish culture: economic status and prospects
Type: Conference Paper
Historically, milkfish (Chanos chanos Forsskal) has been the premier aquaculture product in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Taiwan. However, there are significant differences in the industry's performance among and within ...
Value chain analysis of the Egyptian aquaculture sector
Type: Conference Paper
Egypt’s aquaculture production (921,585 tonnes in 2010) is by far the largest of any African country and places it 11th in terms of global production. Despite the fact that the aquaculture sector in Egypt is now a mature ...
Comparative analysis of the environmental costs of fish farming and crop production in arid areas
Type: Conference Paper
Using published data, 20 crop and 19 fish production systems were compared for efficiency of water and nutrient (nitrogen) use. In agriculture, rain-fed cassava was most efficient, followed by rain-fed beans, pivot-irrigated ...
Enhancing fish farm productivity through improved management. A case study in Egypt
Type: Conference Paper
During a 3-week training program held during 1999 on field application for fish culture technology in Egypt, it was noticed that a significant enhancement in pond productivity could be achieved mainly through improved pond ...
Tilapia production using climate smart aquaculture system in Egypt, In-Pond Raceway System (IPRS)
Type: Conference Paper
Egyptian aquaculture showed remarked increase in production during recent decades. Aquaculture contribute to more than 80% of fisheries production. Climate change and increasing population expected to contribute to reduce ...
Effect of Photoperiod, Dietary Protein and Temperature on Reproduction in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Type: Conference Paper
Photoperiod, crude protein level and water temperature were studied for their effects on reproductive performance and egg hatchability in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).
The assessment of mycotic settlement of freshwater fishes in Egypt
Type: Conference Paper
The objectives of this study are to determine the types of fungal pathogens affecting freshwater fish especially those causing high mortality rates, elucidate the incidence and distribution of such pathogens in Oreochromis ...
Partizipative Methoden in der Einfuehrung von semi-intensiven Aquakultursystemen in die traditionelle Ressourcenbewirtschaftung: Neue Ansaetze
Type: Conference Paper
The main characteristic of previous activities in research and development cooperation in the field of tropical aquaculture was the evaluation and dissemination of preformulated technology packages, without specific knowledge ...
Small-scale aquaculture: Global and national perspectives
Type: Conference Paper
Fish has been a staple food for over a billion people. Its demand is increasing due to growing population and awareness about health benefits of aquatic animal food. Disappointingly, wild catch worldwide is on the decline ...