This publication seeks to explain what 'post-harvest' losses are, and the steps which can be taken to reduce them.

A series of case studies on successful fisheries credit programmes and revolving loan funds are reviewed.

Description of support given to dried fish processors in Tamil Nadu, India to reduce FLW, introduce value addition and expand market access.

Types of fish species, fish products, processing technologies, processing methods, and suggestions for avoiding spoilage before, during and after processing, are discussed. This publication gives particular regard to small-scale producers in developing countries.

A detailed description of dried fish production and storage is included.