Publication
Risk analysis of shrimp farming in Honduras
Details
Author(s):
D. Valderrama; C.R. Engle
Type of Document:
Conference Proceeding or Document
Publisher/Journal:
V Central American Symposium on Aquaculture
Date of Publication:
1999
Place of Publication:
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
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Description
Abstract: Current realities (disease issues, environmental concerns, unstable market) are encouraging
shrimp farmers world-wide to review traditional management strategies and look for tools that help optimize current practices. Uncertainties and risks associated with shrimp production also need to be recognized. The present study is a risk analysis of activities carried out by shrimp farmers in Honduras. Results of the analysis are intended to provide the farm manager