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Impacts of Northwest Fisheries Extension Project (nfep) on Pond Fish Farming in Improving Livelihood Approach

M. R. Islam
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. R. Haque
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Investigation was carried out from June to August 2009. A total of 40 fish farmers were selected from northwest two upazila namely Debigonj (n=20) and Boda (n=20) where both men and women were targeted. Focus group discussion (FGD) and cross-check interview were conducted to get an overview on carp farming. From 1991-1995, 1996-2000 and after 2000; 17.5%, 45% and 37.5% of fish farmers started carp farming respectively. Average 77.5% of farmers acquired training from NFEP project while 10% of them from government officials. There were 55% seasonal and 45% perennial ponds with average pond size 0.09 ha. After phase out of NFEP project, 92.5% of fish farmers followed polyculture systems, while only 7.5% of them followed monoculture ones. Farmers did not use any lime, organic and inorganic fertilizers in their ponds before association with NFEP project. They used lime, cow dung, urea and T.S.P during pond preparation at the rate of 247, 2562.68, 46.36 and 27.29 kg.ha^-1.y^-1 respectively where stocking density at the rate of 10,775 fry.ha^-1 after phase out of the project. Feeding was at the rate of 3-5% body weight.fish-1.day-1. Rice bran, wheat bran and mustard oil cake used at the rate of 1920, 220 and 110 kg.ha^-1.y^-1respectively by 85% of fish farmers but 15% of them did not used any feed. Before NFEP project, average pond production was 408.55 kg.ha^-1 but after phase out the project, fish production was 2,861.08 kg.ha^-1. Peak culture and harvesting period lied from April to December and from November to January. Average 92.5% of farmers improved their livelihood through carp farming. Fish farming was affected due to low water depth and drought conditions.

Keywords: NFEP, Fish farming parameters, Pond production, Livelihood approach

Location: Debigonj, Boda; Panchagarh, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-06-2009

End Date: 00-08-2009

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Non-commodity: Income generation

Objectives:

1. To know the impacts of Northwest Fisheries Extension Project (NFEP) on pond fish farming.

Methodology:

This investigation was carried out for three months from June to August 2009. Northwest Fisheries Extension Project (NFEP) worked in about 87 upazilas in Dinajpur, Rangpur, Panchagar, Thakurgoan, Gaibanda, Kurigram and Nilphamary districts. Two upazilas of Panchagarh district namely Debigonj and Boda were selected for the study because a large number of pond fish farmers operating carp farming and its associated activities. Considering these entire aspects, 40 fish farmers were selected for the present study of which 20 farmers from Debigonj upazila and another 20 farmers from Boda upazila. Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) is a group of methods to collect information from pond fish farmers in participatory fashion. PRA tool like as focus group discussion (FGD) was conducted fish farmers to get an overview on carp farming technologies and the culturing constraints etc. A total of 8 FGD sessions (four in each upazila) were conducted where each group size of FGD was 4 to 6. Cross-check interviews were conducted with key informants such as upazila fisheries officers, school teachers, local leaders, service holders both private and government and relevant GOs and NGOs officers and staffs. Data collected from various sources were coded and entered into a data base system using “Microsoft Excel Software” and “SPSS” (Statistical package for social science) computer package. At each stage of survey, data sheets were compared with original data to ensure the accuracy of data entered.

Source of Information: J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 8(2): 305–311, 2010

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Achievement/Findings:

From 1991-1995, 1996-2000 and after 2000; 17.5%, 45% and 37.5% of fish farmers started carp farming respectively. Average 77.5% of farmers acquired training from NFEP project while 10% of them from government officials. There were 55% seasonal and 45% perennial ponds with average pond size 0.09 ha. After phase out of NFEP project, 92.5% of fish farmers followed polyculture systems, while only 7.5% of them followed monoculture ones. Farmers did not use any lime, organic and inorganic fertilizers in their ponds before association with NFEP project. They used lime, cow dung, urea and T.S.P during pond preparation at the rate of 247, 2562.68, 46.36 and 27.29 kg.ha^-1.y^-1 respectively where stocking density at the rate of 10,775 fry.ha^-1 after phase out of the project. Feeding was at the rate of 3-5% body weight.fish-1.day-1. Rice bran, wheat bran and mustard oil cake used at the rate of 1920, 220 and 110 kg.ha^-1.y^-1respectively by 85% of fish farmers but 15% of them did not used any feed. Before NFEP project, average pond production was 408.55 kg.ha^-1 but after phase out the project, fish production was 2,861.08 kg.ha^-1

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