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An Overview of the Traditional Rice-prawn-fish Farming in Kalia of Narail District, Bangladesh

Shams Muhammad Galib
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

ABM Mohsin
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Nipa Chaki
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md. Foyzul Hassan Fahad
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Sk. Md. Mohaimenul Haque
Department of Fisheries, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was conducted in Narail district, Bangladesh between January and June, 2012; with a view to describing the status of rice- prawn-finfish based aquaculture practices. Average area of plots was 0.55±0.44 ha, of which mean ditch area was 4.35±2.02% of total land. All farmers dry their plots and made renovation prior to start of a new growing season followed by liming and fertilization. No standard stocking density was maintained, prawns were stocked at 15895 PL/ha, whereas fin fishes at 1551 seeds/ha. Commercial feed was applied in all the plots. Production of prawn, stocked and non-stocked fin fishes were found 380.34±155.25 kg/ha; 713.65±352.99 kg/ha and 51.73±24.55 kg/ha respectively. Average cost and income for fish culture were 120514.07±36758.35 BDT/ha and 232497.48±76594.80 BDT/ha respectively. Average rice production was 4229.78±856.71 kg/ha. Low growth and high mortality of PL; scarcity, high and uprising price of feeds; and floods were identified as the major problems.

Keywords: Rice-fish farming, Rice-fish plots, Prawn farming, Gher farming, White fish, Freshwater aquaculture

Location: Kalia of Narail district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2012

End Date: 00-06-2012

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Prawn

Objectives:

The outcomes of present study would reveal management status and financial aspects of prawn-fish-rice culture. These findings may inspire other farmers from different localities to involve in this practice and would help researchers to commence further studies on related subject.

Methodology:

Study area and duration: The present study was conducted in Kalia Upazilla (located between approximately 89’30”-89’49” East and 22’96”-23’06” North) of Narail district for a period of six months, from January 2012 to June 2012. Study area is about 15 kilometer south-east from the Narail district proper. At present time, Kalia Upazilla is became a famous place for producing giant freshwater prawn, M. rosenbergii, in rice plots taking the topographical advantages of agricultural lands and suitable water sources, both rain and ground water. Study methods: Field survey was carried out during the period of study. For the present study a total of 93 rice-fish farmers were randomly selected. A standard questionnaire was purposively developed, pre-tested and finalized for data collection. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were also employed to identify existing problems and to explore possible solution or farmer’s recommendations. Collected data were cross-checked with the key informants. Data analyses: Finally, all the data were subjected to descriptive analyses using the computer software Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS, version 15.0), Microsoft Excel 2007 and 2010 to understand the differences of the variables.

Source of Information: J Fish 1(1): 1-6, Dec 2013

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Achievement/Findings:

Low-laying rice fields can effectively be used for integrating prawn and fin fishes with rice production. It can bring more profit to the farmers than prawn polyculture with carp species in ponds. However different crops (rice, prawn and fin fishes) may help to meet up the diversified demands for foods. This technology would not pose any salinization threat to environment that shrimp culture threatening at present. As no saline water is essential for prawn culture, the technique may spread out to all over the country. But use of snail as food for prawn is badly affecting the abundance and existence of snail community. Alternate food source is essential which will replace snail community and ensure conservation of snails. However, further research efforts, initiatives by the government and concern authorities are also recommended to mitigate the existing problems to ensure sustainability of the technology.

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