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Fish Drying in Chalan Beel Areas

M. A. Samad
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

S. M. Galib
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

F. A. Flowra
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A study on fish drying in Chalan Beel areas was conducted between August 2006 and February 2007. Field survey was carried out in Atrai, Singra, Tarash, and Bhangura Upazilas adjacent to Chalan Beel to assess the fish drying status. Twenty six fish were used for drying including five major fish species for large scale drying and remaining species were mixed with major species, mostly of damaged physically. Majority (89.3%) dry fish farmers brought raw fishes from local fish markets or landing centers. Washing of raw fish was done by beel water and poor quality salts were used for salting (rate: 50-250 g/kg fish) in most cases. Majority drying were done by spreading raw fishes on bamboo rack without any protection measure from insects or dust. Finally, maximum dried products were carried to Sayadpur (Nilphamary) dry fish wholesale market by the dry fish farmers or other middlemen.

Keywords: Chalan Beel, Fish drying, Dry fish farmer, Raw fish, Marketing

Location: Atrai (Nawgaon); Singra, (Natore); Bhangura (Pabna); and Tarash (Sirajganj) Upazilas

Start Date: 00-09-2006

End Date: 00-02-2007

Program Area: Postharvest and Agro-processing

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

The present study is focused on the fish drying activities by the dry fish farmers of Chalan Beel areas through field investigation.

Methodology:

Location and description of the Chalan Beel: The Chalan Beel is an important water resource in the northwest region of Bangladesh and it is the biggest beel of the country. The total area of this beel in monsoon season is about 300-320 square kilometers whereas in winter and summer the area decreases down to about 50-75 square kilometers. Most of the areas of the Chalan Beel has water depth of about 2-2.5 meters. The Chalan Beel covers an area of Atrai Upazila of Nowgaon district, Singra, Gurudaspur, Boraigram Upazilas of Natore district, Chatmohor, Bhangura Upazilas of Pabna district, and Tarash, Ullapara, Raygonj Upazilas of Sirajgonj district. Study time and spots: This study was conducted for a period of 6 months (September 2006 to February 2007). To carry out the present study different spots in Chalan Beel areas were selected. Different fish drying spots in Atrai (Nawgaon); Singra, (Natore); Bhangura (Pabna); and Tarash (Sirajganj) Upazilas were visited for the present study. Study methods: Frequent field visits and interviews of the dry fish farmers (n=56) were made to collect necessary data on fish drying. Fish drying process was observed in the drying spots of the study areas.

Source of Information: Bangladesh J. Sci. Ind. Res. 44(4), 461-466, 2009

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Achievement/Findings:

The microbial stability of dried fish products during processing and storage is depended upon their moisture content. Sometimes dry fish farmers used insecticides for protecting raw fish from insect attack. This practice greatly affects the quality of final product which is very harmful for human health too. Storage in unhygienic condition was also found which usually took place in the tent having no platform. Sometimes it was also observed that, raw and final dried fishes were kept in the same tent which badly affects the quality of dried final product. The requirement of a satisfactory dried product is highly desirable and to achieve this, scientific drying method should be practiced in all the drying process. Extension work needs to be done so that there is awareness from dry fish farmers to consumers on handling procedures and quality regulations to ensure reduction in losses and quality of product to market.

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