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Analysis of the comparative advantage of seafood export form India and selected Asean countries
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2010) Gopal, N.
Communication of innovations among traditional fishermen
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1993) Balasubramaniam, S.; Kandoran, M.K.; Mohan, B.
Communication of technological innovations is a fundamental pre-requisite for their rapid diffusion and adoption among traditional fishermen. This paper aims to highlight the conceptual framework of communication process, the communication behaviour of traditional fishermen and the factors influencing the communication of innovations. In traditional fishery sector, due to mechanization of country craft, several socio-personal and technological factors interplay and influence the communication behaviour. Their nature of influence and scope are presented in this paper. Further, the information sources utilized by fishermen, their information need and the credibility of various sources of information would facilitate the communication planners and administrators to strengthen the communication of technologies among fishermen.
Development programme for women in fisheries
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1998) Cecily, P.J.
Role of women in fisheries is now being increasingly recognised. However, lack of financial support, management skills, planning and operational constraints retard the progress of their participation. The priorities and targets with regard to increased awareness and information to ensure project success are discussed. Commitment and support of policy makers and government are essential to achieve the goal. The success of project implementation also depends on sharing of infrastructure with research and educational institutions. Appropriate steps are needed at state level to implement gender sensitive projects. Adequate funds also need to be provided for dissemination of technological advancement to the target women group.
Economic and behavioural trends in low energy fishing in the south coast of india
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1993) Annamalai, V.; Kandoran, M.K.
Artisanal fishing in India based on low energy and low capital investment continues to be a paralled system of fishing against the more modern industrial fishing sector. Choice of low energy and low capital intensive techniques in fisheries is encouraged as much by the steep rise of fuel prices as by the traditional factors of labour abundance and the nature of domestic demand for fish. The recent adoption of outboard motors in traditional craft on a wider scale underscores the point that the choice of low energy fishing techniques is not to be equated with lack of economic rationalism and dynamism. This intermediate technology has enhanced the economic viability of artisanal fishing in the face of competition from mechanised sector. The innovation has further set in motion important organizational and behavioural changes in the traditional fishing sector.
Economic status of the fishermen of malampuzha reservoir
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2001) Mohan, B.
This study is an attempt to bring to light the economic and social conditions of inland fishermen of Malampuzha reservoir, based on the primary data collected from a sample of 24 riverine fishermen who constitute more than 50% of the total number of fishermen in the study area. all these fishermen are members of Malampuzha SC/ST Reservoir Fisheries Cooperative Society. Data were collected by interview method using a pre-tested questionare. 79.17% of respondents are literate, though the literacy is largely confined to primary level (45.83%). Both agriculture and fisheries provide work during the season and most of the people, both men and women, shift from one type of job to another based on season. The financial status and living conditions of the respondents are discussed.
Economics of idle capacity-an exercise in methods
(Cochin University of Science and Technology, 1998) Annamalai, V.
Idle capacity in the sense of excess of fixed production facilities in relation to normal turnover will add to cost of production without adding to value and also could result in the wastage of capital, a scarce resource. Identification and quantification of idle capacity in fish processing industries is a difficult task given the high seasonality of raw material a short season could remain unused for better part of the year. Under what price and cost conditions such production capacity could turn idle or otherwise is explored using the welknown technique of marginal analysis.
Economics of operation of fishing vessels (trawlers)
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1985) Iyer, H.K.; Unnithan, G.R.; Rao, P.S.; Nair, A.K.K.; Nair, R.G.
The economics of operation of fishing trawlers of 9.75m and 10.97m overall length is reported on the basis of a case study. There is a significant positive correlation between the number of fishing trips and the average receipts per trip. The profits of the 9.75m and 10.97m trawlers for the fishing season were 26.9% and 21.7% respectively on the basis of 225 fishing trips in a year. The break even point for the trawlers lies between 175 and 185 fishing trips. Fuel cost contributes nearly 45% of the cost of operation of the boat. Subsidy to diesel oil was suggested to improve the profitability of the fishing trawlers.
Economics of operation of fishing vessels for low energy fishing
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1993) Iyer, H.K.
Gill netting and line fishing are considered to be two most important methods of low energy fishing as vessels engaged in these types of fishing activities do not expend fuel for towing heavy nets and further, fishing grounds are not damaged by fishing activities. These types of fishing activities are seasonal and mostly depend on the types of fishery. The maintenance cost of these types of vessels ranges between 6 and 8% of capital cost per annum and the annual profit ranges from 15 to 25%. Even in the face of declining trend in energy yield and increasing trend in the variable cost of production, this type of low energy fishing activities could survive profitably.
Evaluation of technology transfer and impact among fishermen
(Cochin University of Science and Technology, 1998) Balasubramaniam, S.; Kandoran, M.K.; Mohan, B.; Bihari, B.
This paper presents the evaluation of technology transfer and impact in terms of the adoption behaviour and communication behaviour of the clientele system. The fishermen operating plankbuilt crafts in Kerala had higher mean scores than the fishermen operating catamarans. Among the samples from Tamilnadu, the adoption behaviour did not differ significantly though the communication behaviour components differed significantly between the fishermen categories. In the multiple regression analysis, the R super(2) values revealed that 59.62% to 60.19% variations in the communication behaviour and 79.73% to 90.74% variations in the adoption behaviour were jointly influenced by the selected independent variables among the fishermen operating plankbuilt crafts. The extent of adoption of technological practices (44.23% to 59.52%) in all categories revealed the scope to improve the technological adoption through comprehensive marine fisheries extension schemes.
Experience of cift in transferring fisheries technologies for employment generation among fisherwomen
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1988) Kandoran, M.K.; Thiagarajan, R.; Annamalai, V.; Thomas, M.
This paper deals with the technology transfer programmes undertaken by Central Institute of Fisheries Technology for employment generation among coastal women.
Extension education for conservation and sustainability of coastal resources
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), 2010) Balasubramaniam, S.; Geethalakshmi, V.; Ashaletha, S.
Marine fisheries sector forms the source of livelihood for over 7 million traditional fishermen inhabiting in over 3600 coastal fishing villages situated along the country's coastal belt of 8118 km (DAHDF, 2009). Besides, the sector provides direct and indirect employment for several million of coastal population in fishing, processing, trading and ancillary activities. As many as 14.48 million people in the country depend on fisheries sector for their livelihood. There were about 1,04,270 traditional fishing crafts, 75,591 motorised crafts and 58,911 mechanised crafts totaling 2,38,772 fishing crafts operating in Indian waters (CMFRI, 2006). In spite of the significant increase in fishing capacity and introduction of new technologies, there has been a perceptible trend of stagnation in capture fish production in recent years (GIFT, 2007: Bhathal and Pauly, 2008). The stagnation of fish production is a pointer towards the need for not only the use of conservation methods but also the implementation of coastal fishing management programs including adoption of responsible fishing techniques in order to sustain the fishery resources.
Extension in riverine and reservoir fisheries
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2002) Srinath, K.
Inland fisheries in India are noted and for rich verities and production potentials. It involves a variety of activities undertaken by people from a wide spectrum of socio-economic background, high level of artisanal and informal activity and high degree of participation including women and children. The extension programmes in inland fisheries need further strengthening in order to reach the full potential. The paper discusses some extension strategies for capture and culture fisheries for reservoirs, riverine and brackishwater bodies. These include integrated water shed management, TOT model for aquaculture, group farming and precision farming and cyber extension.
Fisherwomen of coastal Kerala: a socio-economic perspective
(Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch, Mangalore, 2005) Hassan, F.; Sathiadhas, R.
The coastal fishing communities solely depend on marine resources for their livelihood and the role fisherwomen plays are integral for the maintenance and economic prosperity of the family. The contribution of women in fisheries is substantial, especially in various subsidiary activities of capture fisheries such as sorting, grading, peeling, value addition, trading and aquaculture practices ranging from breeding and rearing of fish to marketing.
Fishery techology package for the development of coastal women
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1988) Cecily, P.J.
The mechanisation of fishing vessels, introduction of different type of synthetic fibres for fish nets and modernisation of fishing gear and methods have revolutionised fishing resulting in substancial increase in the catches. This necessitated appropriate development in post-harvest technologies such as handling and storage , quality, standards, preservation etc. and the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology has played a key role in the R & D activities pertaining to these aspects. The paper deals with organisation of training programmes in the field of hygenic handling of fish/shell fish, preparation of diversified products and utilization of fish waste by conversion into useful byproducts with a view to opening up employment opportunities to coastal women. In collaboration with the department of Science and Technology (Govt. of India), the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology has already trained three batches of 25 women each from coastal fishing villages Chellanam and nearby Vypeen islands. The establishment of village level women cooperative societies, setting up of production units based on location-specific programmes, quality evaluation, market promotion of fish products are some of the areas requiring technical guidance and financial assistance from the Government/voluntary agencies.
Idle capacity of fish processing (freezing) plants in india-a comparative study of plants in east and west coasts
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 1985) Iyer, H.K.; Rao, P.S.; Nair, A.K.K.; Nair, R.G.
The extent of idle capacity in the fish processing plants in India estimated by a stratified sampling plan for 1978 to 1981 and the comparison of the idle capacity in the west and east coasts are reported. There was no appreciable difference in the idle capacity of plants between the coasts. a marked decreasing trend in the idle capacity was observed in both the coasts for he period under study. Causes for under utilisation and remedial measures are analysed.
Impact of square mesh codend on conservation of resources
(Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai (India), 2004) Varghese, M.D.; Manoharadoss, R.S.; Nair, A.K.K.
Retention of immature and undersized species of fishes and shrimps in the conventional diamond mesh codends of trawls, results in indiscriminate exploitation and consequent resource crunch. Replacement of diamond mesh codend with square mesh which remain open under tow unlike the former, facilitates escape of juveniles through better filtration. Length frequency studies were undertaken with codends of different shape and size to compare the size pattern of different species caught in the diamond and square mesh codends and also to evaluate the performance in reducing the retention of discards and immature fish. The analysis of the data revealed that the square mesh codends retained considerably less small fish. The length at 50% retention was more in square mesh codends in respect of certain species. But this phenomenon was not applicable to some species in view of the morphological difference between species and also when the codend is saturated with high catch.
Impact of the institutional training on the quality control practices in fish processing centres
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2002) Balasubramaniam, S.; Srinath, K.
The paper deals with the evaluation of the various institutional training activities and the impact of training on the fish processing workers in Cochin and Tuticorin regions. The results revealed that the overall training evaluation index was 83.79% for Cochin region and 82.91% for Tuticorin region. The higher index scores revealed that in both centres, the training courses were organised more effectively among the processing workers. The overall impact scores (Mean = 83.5% and 93.39% ) were also found to be high. Further, the use of adequate water for washing, proper icing of materials, use of cleaning schedules and proper methods of storage had increased as a result of these training courses among the processing workers.
Legislation on export inspection in India
(Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, 2000) Mukundan, M.K.
To ensure minimum quality for a large variety of manufactured products Government of India established Indian Standards Institution in 1947, which was later renamed as Bureau of Indian Standards.
New vistas in the value addition of marine fishery products
(Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, 2007) Devadasan, K.
Seafood processing and marketing have become highly complex and competitive and exporters are trying to process more value added products to increase their profitability. Value can be added to fish and fishery products according to the requirements of different markets. These products range from live fish and shellfish to ready to serve convenience products. In general value-added food products are raw or pre-processed commodities whose value has been increased through the addition of ingredients or processes diat make them more attractive to the buyer and/or more readily usable by the consumer. It is a production/marketing strategy driven by customer needs and perceptions.
Seasonal variation in prices of Indian frozen shrimp in Japanese market
(Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2002) Gopal, N.; Unnithan, G.R.; Nair, V.R.
The movement of prices of any commodity is controlled by a number of market forces. The supply and demand of marine products in the international market are also influenced by fish landings in the supplying countries and level of inventory, changing consumer behavior, etc. in the importing countries. They are, however, found to follow a regular seasonal pattern. The prices of these products reflect the seasonal behavior. The present study based on price movements of different size grades of HL white , HL flower and black tiger has been carried out to understand how the seasonal variation is reflected in the prices of Indian frozen shrimp in the Japanese market. apart from understanding the pattern of seasonal variation, the study has revealed that a steady Japanese market for Indian frozen shrimp depended mainly on enhanced economic activity due to consistency of yen, declining inventory of fish products,poor fish landings in the supplying countries and conventional festival seasons.

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