Physical losses of fish along the value chain in Zambia: A case study of Barotse Floodplain

Kefi, Alexander Shula; Cole, Steven M.; Kaminski, Alexander M.; Ward, A.; Mkandawire, Nyambe Lisulo

doi:10.5897/ijfa2017.0638

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“…A small number of studies evaluate the extent and causes of loss and waste in dried fish value chains in countries including India, Zambia, Nigeria and Malawi (e.g. Eyo, 1999; Kefi et al, 2017; Sharma et al, 2016; Torell et al, 2020). King (2003) offers an unusual assessment of artisanal containers used for transportation of smoke‐dried fish in Nigeria, in relation to loss and waste.…”

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Dried fish at the intersection of food science, economy, and culture: A global survey

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Dried fish-here defined broadly as aquatic animals preserved using simple techniques, such as sun-drying, salting, fermentation, and smoking that permit storage as foods at ambient temperature for extended periods without specialized packaginghave received little direct attention in fisheries research. This lack of visibility belies their historical and contemporary importance. Prior to the introduction of refrigeration, dried fish were the main form in which fisheries catches were traded and consumed. Dried fish products remain a core component of production, trade, diets, and cuisines across the world, particularly in the Global South. The dried fish sector provides employment for millions of people, particularly women, who comprise most of the fish-drying workforce in many locations. However, the sector also confronts and creates significant challenges including food safety concerns and exploitative labour conditions. This paper is the first systematic assessment of the global literature on dried fish, comprised of a sample of >1100 references. In contrast to the general fisheries literature, which is dominated by studies of ecology and governance and focusses mainly on primary production, the dried fish literature is dominated by studies from food science and concentrates on the processing segment of fish value chains.As such, it offers valuable reference point for fisheries research, which is becoming increasingly attentive to food systems. This paper uncovers a wealth of insights buried in this largely unheralded literature, and identifies key thematic intersections, gaps and research questions that remain to be addressed in the study of dried fish.

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Dried fish at the intersection of food science, economy, and culture: A global survey

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“…FPHLs of catch fisheries, their locations along the value chain, and the variables that influence their magnitude are less understood in Zambia. Accordingly, to address the severity of FPHLs, a study was carried out in three districts of Zambia, the Barotse floodplain (Mongu, Nalolo and Senanga), to quantify the physical FPHLs that occurred throughout the fish value chain (Somanje, 2016; Kefi et al., 2017). As a result, 2%, 7.42%, and 2.9% of fish were lost physically at the nodes of fishers, processors and traders, respectively (Kefi et al., 2017).…”

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“…Accordingly, to address the severity of FPHLs, a study was carried out in three districts of Zambia, the Barotse floodplain (Mongu, Nalolo and Senanga), to quantify the physical FPHLs that occurred throughout the fish value chain (Somanje, 2016; Kefi et al., 2017). As a result, 2%, 7.42%, and 2.9% of fish were lost physically at the nodes of fishers, processors and traders, respectively (Kefi et al., 2017). Contrary to this finding, Somanje (2016) reported a 28.2% physical loss at the trader node.…”

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Intervening fish post‐harvest losses to narrow the gap between demand and supply: A review on magnitude of fish post‐harvest losses in some Sub‐Saharan African countries

Abelti,

Teka

2024

Aquaculture Fish & Fisheries

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This review was aimed to summarize the extent and causes of fish post‐harvest losses (FPHLs) in Sub‐Saharan African (SSA) countries and suggests the necessary intervention measures to narrow the gap between demand and supply. Globally, an estimate of 10–12 million tons of fish is lost per year. FPHLs in SSA are higher than those in other parts of the world. In SSA, the values of fisheries are estimated at 24 billion USD, 1.26% of the GDP of all the African countries and 6% of agriculture GDP. The vast majority of FPHLs in SSA occur at the production (39%), handling (36%), distribution (13%), processing (7%) and consumption (5%). The major factors that cause FPHLs in SSA were long time spent in hauling of fishing gears, spoilage, size discrimination, species preferences, operational losses, animal predation, poor handling practices, lengthy duration of fishing cycle, failure to use ice, lack of storage facilities, lack of transportation and insect infestation. FPHLs amount one third of total production and financial losses of 2–5 billion USD in SSA countries. Furthermore, volarization of fish waste and converting waste into useful substances is a promising approach to reduce fish waste. It can be recommended that improving fish production, live fish handling, processing, preserving, and marketing in SSA could narrow the gap between fish demand and supply.

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“…For example, fishers process fish because they are trying to avoid spoilage of their unsold fresh fish when there is a lack of market or an oversupply of fish during the height of the fishing season. Conventional technologies such as open-air sun drying on reed mats are causing significant physical and quality losses (Kefi, Cole, Kaminski, Ward, & Mkandawire, 2017).…”

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Gender accommodative versus transformative approaches: a comparative assessment within a post-harvest fish loss reduction intervention

Cole

Kaminski

McDougall

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Gender, Technology and Development

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Technical and social constraints limit value chain actors from equitably engaging in and benefiting from capture fisheries in low-income settings. Extension and development programs often focus on the former, which reflects a technocratic orientation of the fisheries sector and uncertainty about effective ways for development programs to engage with gender and other social constraints. This study presents empirical insights that address these challenges to fisheries development. The study took place in fishing camps in the Barotse Floodplain, Zambia to compare two approaches addressing gender constraints within a broader post-harvest fish loss reduction intervention: an accommodative and a transformative approach. The former embodied a more common 'practical needs' set of strategies to ensure female participation, while the latter comprised a communication tool embedded in an action research process to build critical consciousness. Results indicate that the use of a transformative approach led to significant changes in gender equal attitudes and women's empowerment outcomes compared to only using an accommodative approach. Development programs working in fisheries can apply the findings to engage effectively with gender constraints, especially using transformative approaches to help enable women and men to overcome the social and technical barriers that constrain their lives and livelihoods.

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Physical losses of fish along the value chain in Zambia: A case study of Barotse Floodplain

Cited by 5 publications

References 4 publications

Dried fish at the intersection of food science, economy, and culture: A global survey

Dried fish at the intersection of food science, economy, and culture: A global survey

Intervening fish post‐harvest losses to narrow the gap between demand and supply: A review on magnitude of fish post‐harvest losses in some Sub‐Saharan African countries

Gender accommodative versus transformative approaches: a comparative assessment within a post-harvest fish loss reduction intervention

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