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040			_aCSPC _beng _cCSPC _erda
090			_aMTH MBM J23v 2024
100	1		_aJamer, Mary Matthew N. _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aValuechain analysis of island mackerel (rastrelliger faughni) in selected coastal municipalities in Lagonoy gulf, Philippines: _ba case study / _cMary Matthew N. Jamer
300			_a230 leaves.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
502			_aMasters Theses (MBM) - Business Management _cCamarines Sur Polytechnic Colleges, 2024
504			_aIncludes bibliographic references.
520	3		_aThe study, entitled "Value Chain Analysis of Island Mackerel (Rastrelliger faughni) in selected Coastal Municipalities along Lagonoy Gulf, Camarines Sur Philippines: A Case Study," examines the economic dynamics, strengths, and challenges that exist within the value chain of the island mackerel (Buraw) industry. The SWOT analysis highlights established fishing practices and an abundance of marine biodiversity as industry strengths and factors influencing the sector. The sector as a whole is hampered by problems like post-harvest handling, environmental impacts, and technological limitations. The analysis draws attention to the intricate relationships that exist between the many participants in the value chain, such as municipal fishers, wholesalers, retailers, processors, retail processors, and fisher-wholesalers. The peak and lean economic dynamics show that profit margins vary, with fishermen showing particularly high profitability. The difficulties that fishermen encounter such as poor weather and a lack of assistance-are emphasized, and the flexibility of retailers amid the pandemic is highlighted. The study delves into the processing and marketing techniques, highlighting the conventional approaches utilized by retailers-processors and processors, who are primarily female. Several challenges, including a lack of technological know-how and insufficient information, were found. The industry's economic viability is examined in further detail, with differing profit margins for various players, highlighting the necessity for collaboration and diversification. Furthermore, the industry's traditional strengths highlight the necessity of current technology, diversification, cooperatives, teamwork, and government support for long-term, steady growth. The strengthening of Integrated Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management Councils and the creation of BFARMCS, financial literacy for fishermen, technology transfer initiatives, assistance for fisheries cooperatives, and the use of ICT-based data management solutions are just some of the recommendations. Essentially, the study offers insightful information on the challenges and opportunities present in the island mackerel value chain in the Lagonoy Gulf.
650			_aValue chain
650			_aIsland Mackerel
651			_aLagonoy gulf, Philippines
720			_aManzano, Maria Teresa J. _eadviser.
720			_aObrero, Niño Martin P. _echair, panelist.
720			_aPeriña, Jonalyn M. _epanelist.
720			_aOdsinada, Cherry Lyn M. _epanelist.
942			_2ddc _n0 _cUM _hJ23v _iMBM _kMTH _m2024
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