Basic principles of reducing post-harvest losses in commercially viable fish species (Nile perch, Tilapia and Mukene) in Uganda
Reduction of post-harvest losses in fisheries sub-sector, often considered synonymous with high quality fish , demands the active participation of all stakeholders ranging from the fisherman to the consumer. Their participatory inputis required incessantly by regulatory agencies in the enforcement of intervention measures intended to limit or eliminate processes and/or practices that cause high losses along the handling and processing chain. In Uganda, the principal cause of losses in post-harvest fisheries is microbiological spoilage exacerbated by inappropriate practices and inadequate handling, processing and packaging facilities. Different relevant authorities have cited diverse estimated percentage losses (20-30%) occurring in cured fish, depending on species, preservation method, packaging and mode of transportation. FOSRI (1997) preliminary study indicated that the losses might be relatively much lower than 20%, however, a planned detailed study will actualise loss figures in cured as well as fresh fish.
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| Format: | monograph biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Uganda Freshwater Fisheries Research Organization
1997
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| Subjects: | Fisheries, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/34907 |
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