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AUTHOR(S)

Rosanna D. Gonzales, Shella S. Parreסo, Rosie S. Abalos, Larry A. Santos, Crisanto C. Salayog, Paul Joseph B. Ramirez, Sharon I. CelinoI

KEYWORDS

Analysis, Aquaculture, Philippines, Siganid, Value chains

ABSTRACT

Food production is everybody’s concern. One of the aspects that can be looked into is the fishing sector that is a good source of livelihood and food, as well. Fishing directly from the rich Philippine natural water resources can’t sustain the increasing people's demand on fish. Fish is essential to one’s meal due to proteins and nutrients derived from it. To address such concern, aquaculture is deemed necessary. Aquaculture plays a significant role in increasing fish production to sustain the people’s need and demand in various life aspects. In the Philippines, Regions 1(Ilocos region) and 2 (Cagayan Valley) are known growers of Siganid (Siganus guttatus). Said species can be claimed as a promising commodity due to its meat quality and taste. Along this study, the aquaculture activities; distinct features of value chains; roles and activities of the intermediate, major support, other linkages; and, the value addition contributed by each player were answered. Industry assessment and surveys were conducted to determine the market distribution of S. guttatus, thus; public officials’ assistance and rural folks were tapped to trace the major producing areas. From the identified regions, a value chain map wherein traders (wholesalers) served as the link between chain players was established. Value chain analysis (VCA) framework was used in data analysis. Results of the survey were presented and validated in a focus group discussion (FGD) with the participants representing different actors of the siganid aquaculture chain and support agency enablers. Results showed that the production environments of siganid aquaculture, farming systems and distinct features of value chains vary in both regions, however; they do not differ on farming technology and production scale. There was a significant interplay between and among the intermediate suppliers, key role players, support services and other linkages in both regions. The product flow showed that market distribution was limited since it was just within the provinces of identified regions. With regards to value addition, grow-out operators S. guttatus contributed most in region one (1) while fry collectors added more than half of the total share in Cagayan Valley.

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