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DOES COD FARMING HAVE A COMMERCIAL FUTURE? A TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT

A. Jones

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Jones, A., 1984. Does cod farming have a commercial future? A technical and economic assessment. In: E. Dahl, D.S. Danielssen, E. Moksness and P. Solemdal (Editorsl, The Propagation of Cod Gadus morhua L. FlOdevigen rapportser., 1, 1984: 773-785. Cod is a traditional favourite with British consumers, but supplies have fallen dramatically through the 1960's and 70's as a result of imposed fishing limitations. Maintenance of supplies for the future will depend on efficient stock management or perhaps fish farming. Cod larvae can now be reared in the hatchery using techniques similar to those developed for turbot and sea bass. Growth to market size is rapid at arnbient temperatures in the range 5-15O~. Technically cod farming is possible, but economic projections indicate a production cost above the current quayside price for cod and suggest it would not be profitable. Small operations with access to cheap food and specialisist markets exist and appear viable.

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Jones, A., 1984. Does cod farming have a commercial future? A technical and economic assessment. In: E. Dahl, D.S. Danielssen, E. Moksness and P. Solemdal (Editorsl, The Propagation of Cod Gadus morhua L. FlOdevigen rapportser., 1, 1984: 773-785. Cod is a traditional favourite with British consumers, but supplies have fallen dramatically through the 1960's and 70's as a result of imposed fishing limitations. Maintenance of supplies for the future will depend on efficient stock management or perhaps fish farming. Cod larvae can now be reared in the hatchery using techniques similar to those developed for turbot and sea bass. Growth to market size is rapid at arnbient temperatures in the range 5-15O~. Technically cod farming is possible, but economic projections indicate a production cost above the current quayside price for cod and suggest it would not be profitable. Small operations with access to cheap food and specialisist markets exist and appear viable.

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Jones, A., 1984. Does cod farming have a commercial future? A technical and economic assessment. In: E. Dahl, D.S. Danielssen, E. Moksness and P. Solemdal (Editorsl, The Propagation of Cod Gadus morhua L. FlOdevigen rapportser., 1, 1984: 773-785. Cod is a traditional favourite with British consumers, but supplies have fallen dramatically through the 1960's and 70's as a result of imposed fishing limitations. Maintenance of supplies for the future will depend on efficient stock management or perhaps fish farming. Cod larvae can now be reared in the hatchery using techniques similar to those developed for turbot and sea bass. Growth to market size is rapid at arnbient temperatures in the range 5-15O~. Technically cod farming is possible, but economic projections indicate a production cost above the current quayside price for cod and suggest it would not be profitable. Small operations with access to cheap food and specialisist markets exist and appear viable.

Key concepts: Gadus, Fishery, Fishing, Agriculture, Stock (firearms), Business, Fish farming, Agricultural science

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