SEMINAR ON AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION SUB-NETWORK
Nador, September 22–24 1992
Nador, September 22–24 1992
MEDRAP II
RAB/89/005-RER/87/009
FIELD DOCUMENT
92/17
| SEMINAR ON AQUACULTURE PRODUCTION SUB-NETWORK Nador, September 22–24 1992 |
Edited by MEDRAP II Regional Center
Tunis - Tunisia
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Abstract
A Production Sub-Network Seminar was held in Nador, Morocco, on September 1992. Responsibles from Aquaculture Administration and the Organisation of Aquaculture Producers from member and associated countries attended.
The participants dealt with all the aspects related to production in view of initiating a cooperative Network.
The technological innovations for an optimisation of the production process and the proper use of available resources, were recognised as of great positive effect on the productivity. It was pointed out the necessity to asses the Project's viability and evaluate the costs of investments, the technical choice, the consequences of particular policy and/or management decisions.
It was also stressed that quality, price and surety of delivery are the essential components of marketing and trading efficiency. The aspects of the consumer's convenience are increasingly taken into account, such as the diversified supply of processed aquaculture products (smoked fish, patés, canned or bottled and boneless product, etc…). In addition, marketing and distribution costs and other related expenditures have also to be taken into account. It was noted that underestimation of the needs of effective marketing strategies could lead to a potential economic catastrophe for the producer.
It has been recognised that the role of insurance is vital. In fact, insurance is an investment against the risk of loss or damage. It is necessary to identify possible areas in which insurance will be required.
After discussing all the above items, it was recommended the following:
- the preservation of aquaculture sites,
- the combination of efforts for marketing promotion,
- the definition of norms
- the creation of data bank to collect the necessary information.
Acknowledgements
The Editor would like to thank the Moroccan Authorities, namely H.E. The Minister of the «Pêches Maritimes et de la Marine Marchande», the «Gouverneur» of Nador, the «MAROST» Company and the National Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Rami, for the remarkable help and assistance in the assistance in the organisation of the meeting.
The Editor would aslo like to thank the participants and the invited experts for their positive contribution to the success of the meeting.
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