Small-scale in land fish farming [Philippines]
1985
Fermin, F.V. | Capistrano, L.N.
In the Philippines, many of the seas and lakes have become the enclave of rich fish pen operators, trawl fishers and others who have both the capital and influence to overpower small fishermen. Coupled with the energy crisis in the 70s and the high cost of fishing inputs up to the present time, fishing has become an expensive livelihood. Small-scale inland fish farming developed as an indirect response to the said situation. The International Institute for Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) [Silang, Cavite, Philippines] promoted backyard fish ponds in some villages of Cavite province to augment the meager income of farming families and to improve their diet. Farmers were first given training on tilapia culture by the IIRR in collaboration with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources [Quezon City, Philippines] and the Freshwater Aquaculture Center of the Central Luzon State University [Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines]. How these farmers engaged in small scale tilapia-raising and what they shared with other farmers are discussed, along with the benefits of the projects, the problems encountered and probable solutions made. Insights and recommendations from the farmers and the IIRR facilitator involved are presented.
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