Table 3 Post-harvest fish preservation practices used by fishers and aquaculture producers in Siavonga district
| Â | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Artisanal fishery | Commercial fishery | Aquaculture production | |
Preservation practice | |||
 Smoking, n (%) | 28 (57.14) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (7.69) |
 Chilling, n (%) | 14 (28.57) | 5 (8.47) | 9 (69.23) |
 Sun sun-drying, n (%) | 4 (8.16) | 46 (77.97) | 0 (0.00) |
 Freezing, n (%) | 3 (6.12) | 8 (13.56) | 3 (23.08) |
 Total, n (%) | 49 (100.00) | 59 (100.00) | 13 (100.00) |
Alternative practice | |||
 Smoking, n (%) | 9 (18.37) | 0 (0.00) | 1 (7.69) |
 Chilling, n (%) | 11 (22.45) | 6 (10.17) | 2 (15.38) |
 Sun sun-drying, n (%) | 6 (12.24) | 12 (20.34) | 0 (0.00) |
 Freezing, n (%) | 23 (46.94) | 41 (69.49) | 10 (76.92) |
 Total, n (%) | 49 (100.00) | 59 (100.00) | 13 (100.00) |