Economic analysis of fish farming in Behera governorate of Egypt

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 farmers in that area. The study suggests that there is need for the establishment of producers' union or association that will assist the fish farmers to increase the availability of commercial inputs, improved marketing distribution channels, creation of conducive environment for fish farming sustainability through credit facilities and public enlightment program on investment in fish farming activities in the study area.

Citation

p. 693-707. In: Elghobashy, H., Fitzsimmons, K., Diab, A.S. (eds.) Proceedings of 8th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture, Cairo, Egypt, 12-14 Oct 2008. Vol. 1 [open access]