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Reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria's aquaculture sector contributes to sustainable development

author(s) Nukpezah, J.A - Steensma, J.T - Tran, N - Shikuku, K.M
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  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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Julius Nukpezah, Joseph Steensma, Nhuong Tran, Kelvin Shikuku. (4/2/2020). Reducing Post-Harvest Losses in Nigeria’s Aquaculture Sector Contributes to Sustainable Development. Blog. https://www.thechicagocouncil.org/commentary-and-analysis/blogs/reducin…
Reducing post-harvest losses in Nigeria's aquaculture sector contributes to sustainable development

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Abstract

While increasing fish production and productivity in the long term are practical strategies for increasing fish consumption that address malnutrition in Nigeria, reducing post-harvest losses of fish from farm-gate to consumption is an economic and a rational strategy of increasing value of aquaculture businesses that lead to sustainable economic development. Efforts at increasing production outcomes will also create jobs and reduce waste through post-harvest loss reduction

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