Distribution chain analysis of aquaculture products in Lanao del Norte / Dia No

Date

12-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Dia Noelle F. Velasco

Abstract

The study focused on assessing the distribution chain of aquaculture products (crab, prawn, and milkfish) from the province to the different marketing channels of the said products. The sampling methods used were complete enumeration for the fishpond operators and purposive sampling for the other key players since there are no recent data in the government offices. Primary data were obtained through personal interviews of the respondents consisting of 40 fishpond operators, one fishpond-trader, 11 traders, four truckers, nine wholesalers-retailers and one retailer. The data obtained were organized and analyzed through descriptive analysis to illustrate the answers of the respondents in a tabular and graphical form. Furthermore, product, financial and information flow analysis were also utilized to track the movement of aquaculture commodities. Lastly, value chain analysis was utilized to trace the different chains and the costs incurred for each player. The overall distribution and transportation system was evaluated based on the volume of spoilage, the travelling time and the transportation cost incurred. The spoilage rate was relatively high losing a total of 40 million pesos per year. On the other hand, the travelling hours with unpaved road was longer compared to the paved roads. Lastly, the transportation cost incurred by the key player ranges 4-6.3% relative to its selling price which is quite efficient. However, if the transportation system is more efficient it could still reduce the selling since a decrease in the transportation cost leads to lower selling price. Therefore, the transportation and distribution system of the aquaculture products in Lanao del Norte was inefficient because of its high transportation cost coupled with huge economic losses yearly.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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