Analysis of Production and Marketing Practices of Whiteleg Shrimp (L. Vannamei) in Calatagan, Batangas

Date

12-2016

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Nanette A. Aquino

Committee Member

Dia Noelle F. Velasco, Glenn N. Baticados, Agnes T. Banzon, Dinah Pura T. Depositario

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the production and marketing practices of the Whiteleg shrimp, also known as Pacific white shrimp (L. vannamei) in Calatagan, Batangas. Primary data was collected from these key players through personal interviews and the use of questionnaires. The production and marketing practices by the key players were identified from primary and secondary data collected which included the farming stage and distribution stage of the Whiteleg shrimp.

There were several key players that were identified in the Whiteleg shrimp industry of Calatagan, Batangas. These key players were classified as shrimp farm operators/farmers, wholesalers, traders and local markets.

The key activities identified during the farming stage include pond preparation, seed collection, grow-out and harvesting. Important post harvest activities were shrimp grading and shrimp freezing. For the distribution stage, key activities include transportation, shrimp preservation, shrimp pricing according to the different grades and the nightly auction conducted in the Malabon Fish Market.

The shrimp farms, and wholesalers contributed to shrimp production and addition of economic value, while the local market served as an access point for the consumers. In addition to this, shrimp grow-outs and feed mills contributed indirectly while the impact of processors was non-existent in the industry.

Shrimp farms were found to have the highest contribution to revenue and cost in the shrimp industry. However, farmers and the local market suffer losses from shrimp operation. On the other hand, the wholesalers enjoyed a positive cash flow in their shrimp operations and they contributed the most to the profit of the Calatagan Whiteleg shrimp value chain.

Issues identified in the shrimp industry of Calatagan were the lack of cooperation between the shrimp farms and LGU, weak bio-security measures, environment degradation and lack of processing entities and certifications. Despite the constraints, there exists opportunities in the shrimp industry as the potential cooperation between farms and LGU’s can improve the water treatment method required in shrimp production. Furthermore, the potential for processing and export can be realized if governing entities such as the Region 4-A office of BFAR as well as the local municipality of Calatagan, Batangas facilitate the certification of processing firms and cold storage facilities.

Language

English

LC Subject

Shrimp industry, Production Control, Marketing

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993 2016 M17 R36

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