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Fish Marketing System and Socio Economic Status of Aratdars in Natore and Rajshahi, Bangladesh

F. A. Flowra
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205

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

S. N. Jahan
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205

M. A. Samad
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205

M. M. Islam
Department of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi-6205

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An 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 aratdars at Singra (Natore), Baneshwar and Puthia (Rajshahi). Four types of fishes 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 in Shingra) whereas the lowest landing was 701.75 kg/yr (Xenentodon cancila in Baneshwar). Price varied from 20.38±4.58 (Chanda ranga in Baneshwar) to 190.17±27.33 Tk/kg (Clarias batrachus in Baneshwar). The average marketing cost and marketing margin varied from 91 to 128 Tk/day and 17.75 to 28.25 Tk/kg in Baneshwar. Majority (53.76% in Puthia to 74.99% in Baneshwar) aratdars 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: Sources, Transportation system, Marketing channel, Landing, Pricing

Location: Natore and Rajshahi district.

Start Date: 00-12-2007

End Date: 00-11-2008

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Aquatic animal

Objectives:

To find out the fish marketing system and socio economic status of aratdars at Singra (Natore), Baneshwar and Puthia (Rajshahi).

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) and also the socio economic status of 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 = Pr = Pf (Where, MM = Marketing margin, Pr = Retail price and Pf = Farm price). All the data are analyzed by using computer software Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: Our Nature (2012) 10: 34-43

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Achievement/Findings:

Almost all the aratdars 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 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 aratders was very average. Some recommendation for improving existing marketing system that affect on the food, nutrition as well as export earnings are a) Establish conservation area for fishes, b) Ensure better marketing and distribution of fishes, c) Improve season based modern storage system, d) Maintain sanitation and hygienic conditions in the fish markets, e) introduction of modern wholesaling and retailing facilities, e) Keep the constant price of fish by government g) Establish the documentation of the contribution of fish to livelihood of aratdars, income and nutrition in rural areas.

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