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Quality Improvement of Exportable Fish and Prawn Through Participatory Stakeholder-based Approach in Kulierchar

A.K.M. Nowsad
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. R. Islam
Department of Fisheries Technology, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science & Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

M. I. Hossain
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A participatory stakeholder-based study was carried out to improve the quality of exportable fish and prawn landed in Kulierchar. The raw material fish were found to be minimally washed with clean water immediately after harvest. Ice boxes were not used in any stages from harvest to processing plants. Bamboo split baskets were mostly used to keep or carry fish. Landed fish were found to be dispersed on plastic mat or polythene paper kept on earthen floor of the wholesaler shed, called “Arat”. Icing of individual catch soon after harvest was very insignificant, ranging from 2 – 15 % only. Prawn were found to be iced during transport to landing center at little higher rate (32%), but most of other fish were not significantly iced during transport to landing center. Awareness of the beneficiaries on quality deterioration of fish, its impact on export, income and nutrition and improved handling of landed exportable prawn/fish was assessed and developed. Awareness in terms of benefit of good practices known to them was high in factory technicians. Other stakeholders had very shallow or poor knowledge on use of improved handling and processing of fish. Various participatory interventions, like PRA and RRA, personal contacts, brain storming and awareness development training were made to develop the existing awareness of different stakeholders.

Keywords: Exportable fish, Bamboo basket, Ice box, Landing centre, Quality improvement

Location: Exportable fish and prawn landed in Kulierchar

Start Date: 00-00-2010

End Date: 00-00-2010

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Market analysis

Objectives:

1. To improve the quality of exportable fish and prawn landed in Kulierchar.

Methodology:

Selection of study area and beneficiaries: Kulierchar main fish landing center along with adjacent landing sites, local fish markets and a fish processing plant were taken under investigation. The fishermen, fisher-women and fish traders directly involved in harvest and distribution of exportable fish were selected as the primary target beneficiaries. The middlemen, aratdars, wholesalers and processors /operators of processing plant involved in supply, distribution and processing of exportable fish were selected as the secondary beneficiaries. Baseline survey: A participatory baseline survey was conducted to collect information on existing post-harvest handling situation of exportable prawn/fish, constraints of harvest, handling, icing and their solution options. Awareness creation and development: Awareness of the beneficiaries’ was created through PRAs, awareness raising campaigns, personal contacts and through distribution of awareness materials. Training and capacity building:The beneficiaries in different groups were trained to build up their capacity and technical skills. First, the project technical, field staffs and then the project beneficiaries were trained on improved handling and processing of fish highlighting the reduction of post-harvest loss in this sector. Transfer of technolog: Existing methods for handling and preservation of fish were improved at field level with participation of the stakeholders. For this purpose, several method and result demonstration training were conducted. Successful practices and techniques were disseminated to the users of other regions through awareness materials, government and non government extension service like Upazila Fisheries Officer, NGOs, etc. Quality tests: Quality of the fish in different stages from harvest to processing was analyzed through subjective tests. Fish and frozen fish products were judged by the organoleptic methods.

Source of Information: J. Agrofor. Environ. 3 (2): 213-218, 2010; ISSN 1995-6983

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Achievement/Findings:

Any technology to be used by rural poor should be developed and improved with full participation of the ultimate users. Considering the dwindling situation in the post harvest sector of exportable fish and prawn in kulierchar, participatory stakeholder based technique was used in the study area where all beneficiaries were involved in the improvement of the handling and icing of fish so that sustainable transfer of technology was made easy.

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