Risk perception and risk management in Norwegian aquaculture

Ole Jakob Bergfjord

Journal of Risk Research, 2009, vol. 12, issue 1, 91-104

Abstract: This exploratory study seeks to provide empirical knowledge about fish farmers' risk attitudes, risk sources and risk management tools by presenting the results from a survey among Norwegian fish farming companies. The results show that fish farmers think of themselves as only moderately risk averse compared, for instance, to crop and livestock farmers. The most important sources of risk are considered to be future salmon prices, institutional risks and fish diseases, while keeping costs low is the most important risk management tool.

Date: 2009
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DOI: 10.1080/13669870802488941

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