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Milkfish farming in the Philippines

Salvador D. Pamplona, Rodolfo Mateo

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A detailed account is given of milkfish farming procedures generally practised in the Philippines. The following phases are identified: 1) collection and/or procurement of seed for fry phase; 2) fry rearing; 3) culture and production in grow-out ponds; 4) milkfish culture and production in freshwater fish pens. Harvesting and post-harvest handling are described. Problems and constraints of milkfish farming in the Philippines are also examined.

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A detailed account is given of milkfish farming procedures generally practised in the Philippines. The following phases are identified: 1) collection and/or procurement of seed for fry phase; 2) fry rearing; 3) culture and production in grow-out ponds; 4) milkfish culture and production in freshwater fish pens. Harvesting and post-harvest handling are described. Problems and constraints of milkfish farming in the Philippines are also examined.

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A detailed account is given of milkfish farming procedures generally practised in the Philippines. The following phases are identified: 1) collection and/or procurement of seed for fry phase; 2) fry rearing; 3) culture and production in grow-out ponds; 4) milkfish culture and production in freshwater fish pens. Harvesting and post-harvest handling are described. Problems and constraints of milkfish farming in the Philippines are also examined.

Key concepts: Milkfish, Agriculture, Geography, Fishery, Fish <Actinopterygii>, Aquaculture, Biology, Archaeology

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