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A study on fresh fish marketing and prices in Al Quseir region

Year of publication 1982

Pages 56

Author Barrania, A.A.

Publisher FAO ;

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The low income of fishermen in Al Quseir region as a result of the prevailing pricing and marketing policies is considered the primary factor behind the decreasing number of fishermen. This study aims at proposing pricing and marketing policies that aim to lessen the gap between the fisherman's income and his counterpart in other sectors. The study analyzes the present fish marketing and pricing system to determine the shortcomings and weaknesses and to propose remedial solutions. Moreover, it s tudies the consumers' preferences in the area, and uses them as guidelines for drawing the proposed policies, besides using the opportunity cost approach to determine the suitable income for the fishermen. Hence, the proposed policies consider the interest of both producer and consumer.

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