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Status of Pangus Culture in Three Upazilas of Mymensingh Region

ABDULLAH AL SADI
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted mainly to assess the constraints of pangas (Pangasius hypopthalamus) culture development of farmer of some selected areas of Mymensigh district. Three Upazilas Muktagacha,Valuka and Trishal was selected for the present study. The study was based on personal interview and participatory rural appraisal (PRA) technique with fish farmers in the surveyed areas. Forty fish farmers were selected randomly and data were collected through questionnaire interview at the farm house or pond sites. Data analysis reveal that the average pond size was 0.83 ha with a range from 2.5 to 15 ha. Overall, 80% of the fish farmers practiced polyculture while only 20% farmers practiced monoculture. The fish fingerlings were usually collected from Bogra, some of them collect from BFRI and other local hatcheries. Fingerlings varied from 1-2 inch in size with price of BDT 0.8-1/fingerling. Majority of the farmers stocked fingerlings in June to July and the average stocking density was found to be 55,000 fingerlings/ha. About 36% fish farmers had leased ponds and lease value is BDT 161,538/ha/yr. 100% of the fish farmers used supplementary feeds for fish culture. The best harvesting period was November to January and the average yield of pangasius was 30,985 kg/ha/yr and for carps 800 kg/ha/yr. Though the potential of fish farming in Mymensingh region is mentioned-worthy, it is currently facing a number of problems such as, lack of capital, proper technological knowledge, lack of regular supply of quality fingerlings, improper proportion of protein and supply of adulterate feed, high price of feed, inbreeding, marketing and management problems. If the suggested constraints could be solved, the fish production in Mymensingh region would possibly be increased tremendously.

Keywords: Pangus culture, Water quality, Mymensingh region

Location: Muktagacha, Valuka and Trishal upazila, Mymensingh district

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Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Pangus

Objectives:

(i) To understand the pangus fish farming systems in three upazilas under Mymensingh district;
(ii) To know the socio-economic conditions and livelihood status of pangus fish farmers in the study area and
(iii) To find out some possible suggestions to uplift the livelihood status of local fish farmer.

Methodology:

Selection of the study area: Selection of the study area for the study of socioeconomic and environmental impact of aquaculture is an important step. The selection of an area depends on the objectives or purpose set for the study. The area in which a farm business survey is to be carried out depends on the particular purpose of the study and possible cooperation from the farmers. Thus, information was collected for the fulfillment of the objectives of the study. Three Upazillas (Muktagacha, Valuka and Trishal) of Mymensingh district was selected for the present study. Finally data were collected from 30 farm owners living near the farm randomly covering the selected study area. This area was selected considering the following factors: a. Large number of pond farms in this area. b. Fish culture is a rising trend in this area. c. There is an easy communication facility. d. The study area was not far away and thus it was less expensive as well as easier for data collection for the researcher. e. Social norms and common believes were well known by the researcher; and f. No research was conducted in this respect. Category of Fishermen as sample: In the study area of fisherman communities were divided into two distinct groups such as: • Professional farmers • Subsistence farmers. Thirty fisherman were selected randomly from both professional and subsistence fish farmers groups and relevant data were collected once weekly through out the study period. Design of questionnaire: According to the objectives of the study a draft questionnaire (consisting of two parts, one is for farm owners and another is for local people living near the farm) was prepared to collect the relevant data. Some questionnaires that were used in such type of study by other researchers were also studied to have some idea to make a well- developed questionnaire. Making final questionnaire: Initially prepared draft questionnaire was tested with 5 farmers by the researcher himself. 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 objectives of the study. Thus some parts of draft questionnaire was improved, re-arranged and modified according to the experiences gained from the pilot survey. Collection of data: Data were collected by direct interviews. With a set of interview schedule designed for this study each respondent was given a brief introduction about the nature and purpose of the study during the interview. Besides, the researcher asked the questions systematically in a very simple manner with explanations wherever needed. Key informant interview: Crosscheck interviews were conducted with key informants such as Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO), school and college teachers, local leaders and NGO workers where information was contradictory. The interviews of respondents were conducted in their officers and / or houses. Data processing, analysis and presentation: The collected data were summarized and processed for analysis. These data were verified to eliminate all possible errors and inconsistencies. Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data by using simple statistical tools like averages and percentages. Finally, the processed data were transferred to a master sheet from which classified tables were prepared revealing the finding of the study. A tabular method of analysis was followed in analyzing the collected information. Problems encountered during data collection: Following problems encountered by the researcher during data collection. These are as follows: (i) Most of the farm owners do not maintain written record of their farms. So, the collected data were completely dependent upon the memory of the farmers; (ii) Many farm owners were unaware and illiterate so that they hesitated to answer the questions and also was to co-operate; (iii) The respondents used local units of measurement in response to questions, which were often difficult to be converted into standard unit.

Source of Information: MS Thesis, Roll No. 11 Fish Aqua JD 03 M, Registration No.: 31518 Session: 2004-05, Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

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Achievement/Findings:

From the survey area, it was observed that the average pond size was 0.83 ha with the range from 2.5 ha to 15 ha. In the study area, 80% farmers cultured pangasius with carps (polyculture) and 20% farmers cultured only pangasius (monoculture). The traders brought fish fries and fingerlings in the study areas from private nurseries in Bogra whereas some of them collect from BFRI and other local hatcheries. Fingerling size varies from 1-2 inch with price of BDT 0.8-1/fingerling. The fish fingerlings were usually stocked in May to June and average stocking density was found to be 55,000 fingerlings/ha. In the area, about 36% fish farmers had leased ponds and lease value was BDT 161,538/ha/yr. 100% of the fish farmers used supplementary feeds for fish culture. From the survey, it was found that the fish are harvested throughout the year but the best harvesting period was November to January and most of the farmers harvested their fish by using seine net which locally known as Ber jal. The average yield of pangasius was 30,985 kg/ha/yr and for carps 800 kg/ha/yr. The fish farmers in the study area reported a number of problems. Though the potential of fish farming in Mymensingh region is high but they mentioned the farmers have lack of money, lack of scientific knowledge, inbreeding, supply of adulterate feed, improper proportion of protein in feed, poor water quality and low market price etc.

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