Agritrade - CTAhttp://agritrade.cta.int/en/layout/set/custom_rss/Regions/ACP/Southern-AfricaAgritrade - CTA2018-08-16T07:41:28Zhttp://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/Market-access/Fish-markets-enhance-the-dagaa-fish-trade-in-the-sub-regionFish markets enhance the dagaa fish trade in the sub region2016-09-19T08:36:27Z
The role of fish markets has been underestimated in many African countries. Not only do these markets provide employment directly to the local population but also generate jobs within the logistics system. These markets also cater for important volumes of transactions in fish and fish products bringing in foreign exchange. Two examples of fish markets are discussed below.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/Market-access/AAK-assist-the-grass-root-aquaculturistAAK assist the grass root aquaculturist2016-09-08T09:25:37Z
The Aquacultural Association of Kenya (AAK) established in 2007 is the national umbrella body for all fish farmers in Kenya. It focuses on issues affecting its members (20,000 to date and increasing) and also caters for the aquaculture industry at large. The association also serves as a link between fish farmers, the national and county governments, development partners, other farmer’s organizations and stakeholders within the aquaculture sub-sector.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/Market-access/Africa-moving-towards-innovation-and-product-development-in-the-Fisheries-sectorAfrica moving towards innovation and product development in the Fisheries sector.2016-08-22T09:29:26Z
In Africa, women have always played an important role in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, be it in production or marketing of the fish landed or produced through aquaculture. Lately African women have started to express their potential into value addition and innovations in the sector. A brief on three such exceptional women follows.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/Market-access/Sea-cucumbers-saving-lives-the-radical-charity-giving-Madagascan-fishing-communities-hopeSea cucumbers saving lives: the radical charity giving Madagascan fishing communities hope2016-08-01T15:14:03Z
As fish stocks dwindle, communities that rely on the ocean for their livelihood are struggling to survive. A charity in Madagascar is challenging the accepted wisdom of marine conservation with a combination of sea cucumber farming and family planning.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/News-from-the-IOC-region/Enhancing-the-supply-chain-of-the-octopus-fishery-in-Mauritius-and-Rodrigues-and-crabs-in-MadagascarEnhancing the supply chain of the octopus’ fishery in Mauritius and Rodrigues and crabs in Madagascar2016-07-25T07:56:49Z
The Minister responsible for fisheries in Mauritius recently announced that in 2016 the octopus’ fishery would be closed for two months (August and September) at national level. This decision follows a voluntary pilot octopus closure project in the south of Mauritius funded by the SmartFish programme and implemented by the Mauritius Marine Conservation Society. Results obtained shows that the closure period impacted positively as the octopus increased in size and weight to the delight of the fishers concerned.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Fisheries/Topics/Market-access/The-Fishermen-Investment-Trust-FIT-back-on-railThe Fishermen Investment Trust (FIT) back on rail2016-07-12T09:32:07Z
The Fishermen Investment Trust was set up in 2006 by the government of Mauritius to cater for the needs of artisanal fishers in Mauritius and Rodrigues and act as the commercial arm of the Ministry of Fisheries. Its mission is to accompany the fishermen community towards social improvement through viable and sustainable initiatives. It aims to be a key player in the fishing industry while empowering the fishing community and being a partner in the socio-economic development of the country. Specifically, it is involved in the activities of fisheries and processing and marketing of fish and other fisheries industry-related activities.
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Agriculture/Topics/ACP-regional-trade/Input-value-chain-East-Southern-Africa-ACTESA-and-AFAP-collaborate-for-a-joint-fertilizer-programInput value chain/ East-Southern Africa - ACTESA and AFAP collaborate for a joint fertilizer program2016-01-18T10:55:56Z
The Alliance for Commodity Trade in Eastern and Southern Africa (ACTESA) in collaboration with the African Fertilizer and Agribusiness Partnership...
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Agriculture/Topics/ACP-regional-trade/Input-value-chain-Zambia-Expedite-e-voucher-system-PMRC-urged-GovernmentInput value chain/Zambia - Expedite e-voucher system, PMRC urged Government2015-11-25T15:39:01Z
The Policy Monitoring and Research Centre (PMRC) has urged Zambian government to accelerate the implementation of the electronic voucher system in...
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Agriculture/Topics/ACP-regional-trade/Livestock-value-chain-Botswana-Pig-production-gets-government-boostLivestock value chain/Botswana - Pig production gets government boost2015-10-20T15:25:27Z
Botswana government is committed to supporting farmers with a positive mindset towards pig value chain. In this regard, government through the Mini...
http://agritrade.cta.int/en/Agriculture/Topics/ACP-regional-trade/Wheat-value-chain-Zambia-State-bans-wheat-importationWheat value chain/Zambia - State bans wheat importation2015-10-20T15:15:59Z
Zambian government has with immediate effect banned the importation of wheat indicating that Zambian farmers have the capacity to meet local demand...