Better practice guidelines for fish farmers in the Philippines to reduce aquaculture impact
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THEME: Bridging the gaps in the Philippine Aquaculture “Hotspots”
Better Practice Guidelines (BPGs)
• They incorporate many of the DA-BAFPS BAPS but are focussed on particular culture systems and mitigating aquaculture impact on the environment.
• It is hoped that these guidelines will be taken up by producer organisations, mariculture parks, aquaculture parks, clusters of farmers and large farmers.
• It would be difficult for a farmer to implement all guidelines immediately but it is hoped that the farmers will start to implement some immediately and gradually implement the others as time goes by.
• These guidelines have been prepared for cage and pen operators with emphasis on mitigating environmental impact.
THEME: Bridging the gaps in the Philippine Aquaculture “Hotspots”
Better Practice Guidelines (BPGs)
• These BPGs cover both cages and pens in marine, brackish and freshwaters. The guidelines cover the culture practice from the purchase of fry or fingerlings until the point of sale.
• Different BPGs should be developed depending on species, culture system and geographical location.
• It is recommended that for the Philippines the following BPGs are developed.– Hatchery and nursery– Cage and pen culture– Pond culture– Mollusc culture– Seaweed culture– Post harvest
THEME: Bridging the gaps in the Philippine Aquaculture “Hotspots”
BPG sections
• This BMG is separated in to sections which follow the culture process as follows;– Planning and siting– Farm design and construction– Broodstock and hatchery management– Production management
• Feed and feed management• Fish health and welfare• Quality and food safety
– Harvest and post harvest management– Monitoring and evaluation– Record keeping– Socio aspects (staff training, health and safety)– Environmental mitigation
THEME: Bridging the gaps in the Philippine Aquaculture “Hotspots”
Planning and siting principles
• Environmentally suitable areas• Water supply sufficient and suitable for
aquaculture Water with adequate current flow for flushing of organic matter
• Minimise impact to sensitive habitats• Long-term sustainability• Avoid conflicts with other coastal users• Avoid navigational routes• Avoid sites with fluctuating water quality• Integrated with local community