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Status and Prospects of Aquaculture Practices in Barura Upazila, Comilla, Bangladesh

M. I. HOSSAIN
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

N. G. DAS
Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries, University of Chittagong, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was carried out in Barura upazila under Comilla district to assess the aquacultures status in 2008 and its future prospects. The upazila has no river but one Jolmohal (Carzon khal) occupying 700 ha, 7494 deghi and pukur (1836.77 ha), 6 khal (490 ha), 625 commercial and khas pukur (428.07 ha), 56 fish farms (92.57 ha) and paddy-cum fish culture (777.62 ha) which altogether formed vast fishery resources. In addition, 16 hatcheries with production capacity of 5350 kg and 56 nurseries with production capacity of 271.15 metric ton support necessary stocking fries and fingerlings for the above resources. In total 35% people are involved with aquaculture in the upazila. Thai Pangus (Pangasiadon hypopthalmus) and carp (rui, katla, mrigal etc.) are dominated cultured species in the study area. Semi-intensive culture systems are mostly used in this area. The upazila fulfills its own demand and the surplus fishes are sold to the neighboring districts. Only the Thai Koi ( Anabas testudineus) was found to be trading overseas.

Keywords: Barura Upazila, Aquaculture resources, Production, Future prospects

Location: Barura upazila under Comilla district

Start Date: 00-00-2013

End Date: 00-00-2013

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Non-commodity: Credit

Objectives:

1. To assess the present status and probable scope to enhance the production of captive fishing and aquaculture at Barura upazila, Comilla.

Methodology:

Barura upazila located under the Comilla district in Bangladesh lies between 900.57’E and 910.08’ E longitude and 230.13’ N and 230.27’ N latitude. Fifteen unions of the upazila are potentially rich for aquaculture due to presence of 16 hatchery, 56 nursery and 7494 ponds. Among these aquaculture resources, union like Uttar Shilmuri, Dakshin Shilmuri, Bobhanipur, Choddhaia and Addra usually practiced traditional culture technique and thus production is comparatively poor. On the other hand, rest of the unions practice semi-intensive and improved traditional system and therefore getting higher production, stimulating more and more people and as such most of the hatchery, nursery and production ponds are located in these areas. The survey was conducted over a period of one year from January to December 2010, based on both primary and secondary data collected from various sources (field observation, questionnaires, key informants, journal, and document and report book). Data were collected using questionnaires and Participatory Rapid Appraisal (PRA) tools including Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the fishermen and the womenfolk in each union. Questionnaire survey and key informants (KI) interviews were conducted at different levels of fisherman, administrative and sectoral officials namely Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO) and Upazila Agricultural Officer (UAO). Secondary data such as topographic map, land use data, climate, etc. were collected from annual reports, documentary of relevant agencies, official books, journals and local people.

Source of Information: J. Asiat. Soc. Bangladesh, Sci. 39(1): 69-76, June 2013

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Achievement/Findings:

In Barura both small scale and large scale aquaculture are being practiced but small scale culture has been getting more popularity day by day because of its low investment and high production rate. The success of such aquaculture largely depends on the extension activities provided by different NGO’s and Government agencies. Major parts of these cultured fish production were found in market for domestic consumption while the rest (especially Anabas testudineus) for export. Identical to fish production, large number of people were also involved in the fish marketing channel beginning from the farmers then processors, traders, intermediaries, day laborers and transporters. Four categories of market trend were involved in the distribution of fish such as primary market, secondary market, higher secondary market and central fish market.

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