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Impact of Aquaculture Practices in Naogaon District of Bangladesh

Ahmed, R.
Department of Fisheries, People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Shahabuddin, A.M.
Fisheries Science, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Habib, M.A.B.
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Yasmin, M.S
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In order to determine the socioeconomic and environmental impact of aquaculture practices in Noagaon district, a questionnaire survey was used in the entire upazila. Data were collected from 100 farm owners and 100 local people for a period of seven months from January to July 2004. A tabular method of analysis was followed in analyzing the collected information. The present study indicated that most of the farms were established within last ten years and half of the farm were established an agricultural land. Fifteen different fish species were found to practice. Various chemicals and fertilizers were commonly used. Conflict from the uses of water was observed in the study area. Many farms released wastewater and threw the farm waste into the surrounding areas. The farm effluents caused various changes in receiving area. The study observed that farmed fishes were usually escaped into the natural environment, thus causing change in the fish species composition around the farms. Various disease outbreaks were noticed due to intensification of aquaculture causing economic loss in some cases. Total annual fish production was found to be 200 and 625 metric ton in the year of 1997-98 and 2002-2003. The average per unit production (kg/ha) was found to be increased. The study showed that 85 percent farm owner was increased income after establishing farm. Although there were some adverse socio-economic and environment impact, fish farming played an immense role in the increase of socioeconomic condition, opportunity for employment and poverty alleviation of large number of population.

Keywords: Fish culture, Production, Exotic species

Location: Noagaon district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2004

End Date: 00-07-2004

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

i) To identify socio-economic impact of aquaculture in the farm owner and local people;

ii) To identify problems of farm owner and the problems faced by local people due to farming; and

iii) To suggest same policy measures and recommendation.

Methodology:

The present study was based on field survey where primary data were collected both from the farm owners and the local people living near the farm. The survey method was chosen for the present study because it was thought to be more advantageous. The methodology includes the selection of the research area; identify target groups, data collection and selection of analytical method. Study area was in the northern side of Bangladesh. Primary information was collected in district of Naogaon covering all (11) upazila and from the upazila fisheries office. Finally data were collected from 100 farm owners/ managers and 100 local people living near the farm randomly covering the selected study area. This area was selected due to the large number of pond farms; increasing number of fish farmers; social norms and common believes were well known by the researcher; and no research was conducted in this respect. A total of 100 farms were selected randomly for the study. Data collection was carried out from January 2004 to July 2004. A draft questionnaire was prepared to make a well developed questionnaire. Draft questionnaire was tested with 20 farmers. In this pilot survey, much attention was given to any new information, which was not designed to be asked but was important and information towards the objective of the study. Thus some parts of draft schedule were improved, rearranged and modified according to the actual experiences gained from the pilot surveys. Data were collected by direct interviews. Collected data were summarized, tabulated and analyzed. Data were analyzed by using SPSS 12.

Source of Information: Research Journal of Fisheries and Hydrobiology, 5(2): 56-65, 2010

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Achievement/Findings:

Although there are some adverse socio-economic and environment impact, fish farming plays a immense role in the uplifting of the socio-economic condition, opportunity for employment, poverty alleviation of large number of population in the study area as well as all over Bangladesh. Ecological disasters may occur as a result of unsustainable use, abuse and misuse of natural resources. It is clear that long-term and sustainable development can be achieved only through sound environmental management. Experience in aquaculture to date strongly reinforces this concept and aquaculture scientist should become more aware of the need for a long-term perspective in development planning and the incorporation of solutions to the socio-cultural and the aesthetic concerns of affected communities in site selection, farm design and operation.

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