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The farming of seaweeds

Year of publication 2012

Pages 29 p.

Author De San, M.

Publisher FAO/IOC ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Series number SF/2012/28

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) Through this booklet the author aims to build, step by step, a clear understanding of the methods and techniques for the farming of Spinosum and Cottonii seaweed. The booklet also describes the range of difficulties and challenges that are likely to be faced , such that the stakeholders (including the farmers, private sector investors, government, donors and NGOs) are able to benefit from past experience and achieve a win-win situation. With this understanding and shared experience, it will be f easible to develop, in partnership with coastal communities, an industry worth millions of dollars.

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