An Analysis of Supply Chain of Small-Scale Fisheries in Loggal Oya Reservoir in Badulla, Sri Lank

dc.contributor.authorDissanayake, D.M.W.C.J.
dc.contributor.authorWikramaratne, I.U.
dc.contributor.authorDeyshappriya, N.P.R.
dc.contributor.authorJayasinghe, A.K.G.R.M.M.Y.
dc.date.accessioned2022-08-23T08:36:53Z
dc.date.available2022-08-23T08:36:53Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.description.abstractLoggal Oya Reservoir is one of the minor perennial tank located in Badulla District, which has higher production rate compared to other minor perennial tanks in the area. However, the supply chain performance, fisheries activities and livelihood condition are not up to the standard level. The current study attempts to recognize the present condition of the fisheries supply chain along with its main stakeholders and their selected socio-economic characteristics. Moreover, the study also focuses on recognizing the constrains and opportunities related to small scale inland fishery supply chain in Loggal oya reservoir. Primary data were collected using a questionnaire from 59 individuals and while qualitative data was collected through Key Informat Interviews (KIIs) and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs). Additionally, secondary data from various source have also been used and mainly descriptive analysis was employed to accomplish the objectives of the study. Specifically, BCG Matrix, SWOT analysis and Fishbone analysis were used to analyze the supply chain while the Warwick – Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale were used to examine the Wellbeing of the stakeholders. The study reveals that the Loggal Oya fishery supply chain consists of four main stakeholder groups such as fishermen, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. It is observed that 64% fishermen sell their catch to wholesalers, whereas 34% directly sell their catch to consumers and 2% of the fishermen sell their catch to small scale value added producers. In contrast, the study reveals that 60% wholesalers sell their fish to retailers, while 40% sell and transport their fish catch to local markets located in Badulla and Mahiyangana.100% retailers directly sell their fish to consumers. The majority of the stakeholders had a moderate wellbeing in the study area. The analysis further highlighted constrains such as depletion of fish stock, lack of financial availability, lack of training, knowledge and new technologies, and lack of infrastructure facilities in the fisheries supply chain in Loggal oya reservoir. The study emphasizes the requirement of providing appropriate trainings, credit facilities and funds, infrastructure facilities and inputs, improve market facilities, enhance security around the lake and awareness programs as remedies to the recognized constrains. Moreover, the study also recommends promoting value- added production based on fish in order to improve the supply chain and livelihood condition of the stakeholder. Keywords: Supply chain analysis; Small-scale fisheries; Inland fishery; Wellbeingen_US
dc.identifier.isbn978-624-5856-04-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://www.erepo.lib.uwu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/9527/Page%2054%20-%20IRCUWU2021-506%20-Dissanayake-%20An%20Analysis%20of%20Supply%20Chain%20of%20Small-Scale%20Fisheries%20in%20Loggal%20Oya%20Reservoir%20in%20Badulla%2c.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUva Wellassa University of Sri Lankaen_US
dc.subjectAquaculture and Fisheriesen_US
dc.subjectFisheries Industryen_US
dc.subjectFishen_US
dc.subjectAnimal Sciencesen_US
dc.titleAn Analysis of Supply Chain of Small-Scale Fisheries in Loggal Oya Reservoir in Badulla, Sri Lanken_US
dc.title.alternativeInternational Research Conference 2021en_US
dc.typeOtheren_US
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