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Fish Marketing System and Socio Economic Status of Commission Agents (aratdars) in Natore and Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Fawzia Adib Flowra
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Anannya Sen Tumpa
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Md. Abdus Samad
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Sayeda Nusrat Jahan
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

A. H. M. Khademul Bashar
Department of Fisheries, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This investigation was carried out during the period from December 2007 to November 2008 to find out the fish marketing system and socio economic status of commission agents (aratdars) at Singra (Natore), Baneshwar and Puthia (Rajshahi), Bangladesh. Four types of fishes (exotic fish, indigenous fish, live fish and small fish) were observed where maximum fishes (70%) were come from the local area and rest (30%) was come from outside of Bangladesh. Four types of marketing channel were identified and the commission agents usually earn about 3-4% commissions from the farmers. The highest landing was 388143.75 kg/yr (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix at Shingra) whereas the lowest landing was 701.75 kg/yr (Xenentodon cancila at Baneshwar). Price varied from 20.38±4.58 (Chanda ranga at Baneshwar) to 190.17±27.33 tk/kg (Clarias batrachus at Baneshwar). The average marketing cost and marketing margin varied from 91 to 128 tk/day and 17.75 to 28.25 tk/kg at Baneshwar. Majority (53.83% in Puthia to 74.99% in Baneshwar) commission agents were found to class I-X. Major secondary occupation of the aratdars was fish farming (50% in Puthia to 75% in Baneshwar). Most of the aratdars (75% in Baneshwar and Shingra to 83% in Puthia) were found to earn tk 100-500 per day. Infrastructure of wholesale and retail fish markets were not adequate with regarding to sales area, packaging, sanitation, water supply, drainage, cleaning, washing, maintenance and repairs except very few.

Keywords: Transportation system, Marketing channel, Landing, Pricing, Marketing cost

Location: NATORE AND RAJSHAHI.

Start Date: 00-12-2007

End Date: 00-11-2008

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

1. To find out the detailed account of marketing and the sustainable livelihood of the commission agents (aratdars).

Methodology:

The study was carried out for a period of December 2007 to November 2008 for getting a details account of marketing system of Singra (Natore), Baneshwar and Puthia (Rajshahi), Bangladesh and also the socio economic status of commission agents (aratdars) of the fish markets. Physically market visit and questionnaire based interview methods were used for data collection. Following formula are used for the calculation of marketing margin, MM = P_r = P_f (Where, MM = Marketing margin, P_r= Retail price and P_f= Farm price). All the data are analyzed by using computer software Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: Trends in Fisheries Research 1(2): 27-33, 2012; ISSN: 2319–474X (Print); 2319–4758 (Online)

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Achievement/Findings:

Almost all the commission agents were facing many problems and going through a very vulnerable livelihood. Low income (with daily and seasonal variation) was the most common and severe. In most cases there was no auction sheds, packing sheds, even proper drainage and hygienic facilities. Unauthorized intruders (Mastan), credit, lack of workers, undeveloped communication etc. were the main constrains of the commission agents (aratdars). Among others, lack of capital, very poor or no preservation and processing facilities, pricing system, poor educational background and health service were also important. From the above point of view it may be concluded that the present over all declining fisheries status and little improved marketing system of surveyed fish landing center and market at Rajshahi and Natore was not satisfactory. The socio economic status of commission agents (aratdars) was very average.

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