Promotion Of Fishery Products (Artisanal Processing)
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Introduction
The artisanal fishery sector in Senegal plays a critical role in the transformation of fishery products through traditional methods such as salting, drying, and smoking. Fish varieties like Sardines, Mackerel, and Raie Manta are processed using these techniques, which have been passed down through generations. The industry is supported by local workers and small investments, especially from countries like Burkina Faso, to accelerate production. Modern equipment like CEAS solar dryers has been introduced to improve efficiency, although its adoption faces challenges.
Traditional Techniques for Transforming Fishery Products
The flowchart illustrates the transformation process of fishery products, starting from fishing to various processing techniques. Initially, fish such as Sardines, Mackerel, Cynium, Murex, and Raie Manta are caught. These primary processing products then undergo different transformation methods: salting (salt brining), drying, and smoking. Salting and drying are depicted with icons of a salt shaker and the sun, respectively, while smoking is represented by a smoke icon. The flowchart effectively visualizes how raw fish are processed into consumable goods through traditional methods, highlighting the artisanal nature of these techniques.
Gallery of Transformed Products
Gallery of Transformed Products
Some Local workers on artisanal fisheries, transform the fishes into different kind of valuable products and export them to countries like Ivory Coast, Togo, Nigeria, Ghana and Burkina Faso.
Some Local workers can have a small investment from Burkina Faso investors to accelerate their productions and offer them the natural resources.
Fishery Production and Innovation (artisanal)
Fishery Production and Innovation (artisanal)
Eight out of fifteen locations have solar dryers
Analysis
Analysis
Traditional Equipment:
Common traditional equipment includes cement bins, drying racks, and smokers. These methods are widely used across various sites but often lack the efficiency and scalability needed for larger production volumes.
New Drying Equipment:
CEAS Solar Dryers: This modern equipment is designed to improve drying efficiency and product quality. However, its use varies significantly among sites. At some locations, the solar dryers are present but not in use due to factors such as lack of raw material or socio-political issues. In other cases, the equipment is still in the construction phase or has been abandoned due to technical unsuitability.
Solar Driers at University of Toulouse: These are used at Hydrobase but deemed unsuitable due to technical limitations.
Site Activity Levels:
Sites like Pencum Sénégal are very active even without new drying equipment, indicating that traditional methods are still crucial for ongoing operations.
Sites such as Kayar, Goxu Mbacc, and Ziguinchor show low activity despite having new equipment, largely due to lack of raw materials or operational challenges.
Reasons for Equipment Usage:
Construction and Inactivity: Sites with equipment under construction or not yet operational face issues like missing infrastructure or lack of raw materials.
Socio-Political and Technical Challenges: In places where new equipment is abandoned or unused, socio-political reasons and technical unsuitability are key factors. For instance, socio-political issues in Kayar have led to abandonment of solar dryers.
Effective Use: Sites like Kafountine demonstrate effective use of new equipment, indicating successful integration of modern technology with local practices.
The promotion and adoption of new drying equipment in Senegal's fisheries sector show mixed results. While modern technologies like CEAS solar dryers have the potential to enhance drying efficiency and product quality, various challenges hinder their widespread adoption. These include incomplete infrastructure, lack of raw materials, socio-political issues, and technical limitations.
Conclusion
While efforts to modernize fishery production with innovations like solar dryers show promise, various obstacles such as incomplete infrastructure, technical limitations, and socio-political issues prevent widespread adoption. Traditional methods continue to play a vital role in sustaining the artisanal fishery sector in Senegal, emphasizing the need for a balanced integration of both modern technology and cultural practices.
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