The global rise in the production of farmed fish and shellfish in non-industrialized countries has been supported by aquaculture research aiming most often to solve problems for factory-like production of highly valued aquatic species. It can be observed however, that research at the small-scale aquafarmers' level is lagging behind. Research with the holistic farming systems perspective and farmers' participation offers a chance to support aquaculture production at the small-scale farmers' level in non-industrialized countries.
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Naegel, L.C.A. Research with a farming systems perspective needed for the development of small-scale aquaculture in non-industrialized countries. Aquacult Int 3, 277–291 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00121619
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