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ENTREPREURSHIP IN FARMING.
Understanding entrepreneurship in farming is crucial for success. This study guide will
provide the students with questions to delve into the key aspects of this course.
Learning Objectives:
relates to fisheries.
3. Analyze the dynamic aspects of entrepreneurship within the fishing industry, such
1. What is the core concept of entrepreneurship in farming, and how does it apply to fisheries? Discuss
the unique entrepreneurial aspects of fisheries and their significance.
-Farmers can operate as entrepreneurs in the fishing sector by incorporating entrepreneurial tactics and
principles into their fishing operations. Even while the word “farmer” is frequently used to refer to
someone who works in agriculture, the phrase can also refer to someone who runs a business that raises
fish, shellfish, and other aquatic plants. Applying commercial concepts and techniques to their
operations.
3. Explore the role of technology and innovation in modern fisheries entrepreneurship. Provide examples
of how technological advancements have transformed traditional fishing practices and created new
entrepreneurial avenues.
-In fact, technological developments have changed conventional fishing methods and created new
business opportunities in the fishing sector. Here are a few instances that demonstrate this change.
A good example is
1. GPS and navigation systems. GPS technology enables fishermen to precisely identify their
whereabouts and map their itineraries. It aids with their safe navigation to the fishing areas and back to
the port, which results in fuel savings, increased safety, and improved capture strategies.
2. Fishing gear improvements have decreased bycatch and lessened the negative effects on non-target
species by using stronger, more resilient materials, innovative net designs, and selective fishing
techniques. The ecosystem and the long-term viability of fisheries both gain from this.