1st National Aquaculture Summit slated in Dagupan
AQUACULTURE industry stakeholders will converge in Dagupan City on July 7 and 8 for the 1st National Aquaculture Summit.
According to Remely Lachica, planning officer of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 1, the summit will discuss current trends and innovations, craft strategies to position Philippine fisheries to regional and international market.
It will also pursue the continuation of the dialogue between the Philippine Association of Fish Producers, Inc. (PAFPI), Philippine Milkfish Industry Group and other commodity group leaders with traders/consignees for the purpose of crafting a pricing system of aquaculture products that reflects their true economic value.
Among the topics that will be discussed are the challenges and opportunities of Philippine aquaculture products in the light of climate change, Europe market and ASEAN integration; hatchery management, regulatory requirements, cold chain, value adding and solar energy.
Speakers from the private sector will share their experiences in marketing Philippine aquaculture commodities-fishes, seaweeds, oyster and shrimps.
Joseph Martin Borromeo, PAFPI president, said there is a drive for food sufficiency and the fishery sector has many opportunities it can deliver. (Tita Roces)
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