Rural Aquaculture in China













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RAP Publication 1999/22

Song Zhiwen

REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Bangkok, Thailand

The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author alone and do not imply any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO.

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT

The copyright in this publication is vested in the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, by any method or process, without written permission from the copyright holder. Applications for such permission with a statement of the purpose and extent of the reproduction desired should be made through and addressed to the Regional Aquaculture Officer, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Maliwan Mansion, Phra Athit Road, Bangkok 10200, Thailand.

© FAO 1999


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Preparation of this document

Abstract

1. Background

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Fisheries

2. Role of Rural Aquaculture in Development

2.1 Historical Aspects
2.2 Current Status
2.3 Impact on National Economy

3. Rural Aquaculture Systems

3.1 Freshwater Production Systems
3.2 Mariculture Production Systems
3.3 Production Facilities
3.4 Species Cultured
3.5 Extent of Rural Aquaculture
3.6 Social and Economic Aspects
3.7 Environmental Issues

4. National Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programmes for Rural Aquaculture Development

5. Institutional Aspects

5.1 Government Organization and NGOs
5.2 Support Services
5.3 Credit
5.4 Other Inputs

6. Outlines of Major Projects in Rural Aquaculture

7. Contributions of Rural Aquaculture to Rural Development

7.1 Contribution to Food Supply, Employment and Income
7.2 Women in Rural Aquaculture

8. Opportunity for further Development

8.1 Highlights of Past Development Projects and Their Socio-economic Impacts
8.2 Current and Planned Projects

9. References

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