PRESS RELEASE: Post-harvest fisheries is defined as what culminates into activities, processes, and steps after harvesting, handling, processing, distributing, marketing, and consumption.
Post-harvest fisheries is considered a critical sub-sector and plays a very significant role in contributing to national food and nutrition security, livelihood of the people, and the national economy.
All activities within the post-harvest sector can be grouped under three main sections. These are:
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Fish processing and improved technology.
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Fish inspection, safety control, and quality assurance
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Value Chain Analysis
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Activity |
Client Requirement |
Time line |
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Inspection of fishing vessels to check compliance with hygienic conditions for handling fish |
Application for sanitary inspection and during registration |
1 day |
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Inspection of fish at landing sites |
By fisheries officers at the landing site office |
Immediate |
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Inspection of ice plants to ensure compliance with hygienic standards related to water in contact with fish |
Application for sanitary inspection |
1 day |
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Inspection of processing establishment |
Application for approval, routine inspections, and annual inspections |
1 week |
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Inspection of final product for export |
Request for approval |
1 day |
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Introduce improved technology to fishermen to help them handle the raw product at sea, e.g. insulated ice boxes |
Sensitization by Fisheries Commission |
1 day |
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Introduce improved processing technology to women processors and exporters |
Request for improved technology |
1 day |
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Sensitization on value-added products |
Request for improved processing technology |
1 day |
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Sensitization on the formation of fish processors and traders groups |
Request by fish processor and trader groups |
1 day |
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Mobilization of processor groups to assess credit |
Request to participate in credit scheme by processor groups |
1 day |
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Enhancement of livelihoods of fisher folks in the post-harvest sector |
Request from groups |
1 day |