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Status of Polyculture Pangasius Hypophthalmus with Carps in Jhikargacha Upazila of Jessore District, Bangladesh

Md. Munsur Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Abdulla-Al-Asif
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Md. Azharul Islam Shabuj
Department of Fisheries and Marine Bioscience, Faculty of Biological Science and Technology, Jessore University of Science and Technology, Jessore-7408, Bangladesh.

Suvashis Vaumik
Farm Officer, Sherpur Fish Hatchery, CP Bangladesh Co. Ltd. Balughata, Nalitabari, Sherpur.

Md. Abu Zafar
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

B.M. Newaz Sharif
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted in Jhikargacha sub-district of Jessore district with the view to evaluating status of polyculture of Pangasius hypophthalmus with carps from July to December 2012. The mean age and experience of the respondents was 41.28±12.19 and 9.48±3.12 years respectively. Culture pond size was 0.41±0.21 ha (0.343 to 0.478 at 95% CL). 67.50% culture ponds were leased ponds and mean yearly lease value was 535364.70±468224.20 BDT/ha. All the ponds were rectangular in shape and perennial in nature. During preparation of pond, all the ponds were dried by draining out the water. Liming was done at 229.30±118.70 kg/ha (pre-stocking) and 250 kg/ha (post-stocking). Application rate of various fertilizers during post stocking management were recorded as- 155.12±79.10 kg/ha (cow dung); 158.27±79.85 kg/ha (urea); and 79.90±42.93 kg/ha (TSP). Five species of fishes were found to be stocked at the rate of 7377 individuals/ha including 93.10% P. hypophthalmus seeds and 6.90% other carps. Supplementary feeding was done daily and the application rates were 444.23±236.41 kg/ha (rice bran), 228.29±116.96 kg/ha (mustard oil cake), and 912.91±468.05 kg/ha (commercial pangus feeds, pellet). Average fish production was found 6672.84 kg/ha. All the fishes grown in the study area were marketed to fish landing centers and markets of three districts- Chuadanga (47.50%), Dhaka (30%) and Jessore (22.50%). The average cost-benefit ratio was 1:1.15. High mortality, low growth of seeds, and high input price were the major problems.

Keywords: Polyculture, Pangasius hypophthalmus, Carps, Supplementary feeding, Jessore

Location: Jessore district

Start Date: 00-07-2012

End Date: 00-12-2012

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Pangus

Objectives:

To know the detail culture management of Pangus cost-benefit ratio, basic socioeconomic conditions of the pangus farmers in Jhikargacha Upazila, Jessore, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study area and period: The present study was conducted in Jhikargacha sub-district of Jessore district for a period of six months from July 2012 to December 2012. Pangus farmers from the 10 unions of Jhikargacha sub-district were studied. The study area is located between 23⁰12’to 22⁰56’ north latitude and 88⁰58’ to 89⁰08’ east longitude. Field survey and selection of farmers: Weekly field survey was carried out between July 2012 and December 2012 to collect the necessary information. Random selection method was employed to select fish farmers in order to avoid any biasness in selection of the pangus farmers. Interviews: The questionnaire was purposively developed Interviews of the pangus farmers were taken with a prepared and pre-tested under field situation. Necessary modifications of the questionnaire were made after this pre-testing. This final version of questionnaire was used to collect data. However, all the data were cross-checked for ensuring the accuracy of data collected from the respondents. Focus Group Discussion (FGDs): The FGDs were conducted to identify the problems and to collect farmer’s recommendation regarding the problems identified. FGD is a very effective method for collecting large numbers of necessary information of interest within a short period of time. Photography: Necessary relevant photographs were taken using digital camera. Necessary image editing was made by software Adobe Photoshop 8.00. However, editing was employed to such a level that did not affect or change the original subject or theme of the photos. Collection of secondary data: Secondary data relevant to the present study were collected from various sources such as scientific journal articles, text books and others. Statistical analysis: Collected data were tabulated and subjected to descriptive analysis by Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) 15.00. Chi square test was applied to find is the any significant difference between number of male and female members in respondent’s household. Data were analyzed at 95% confidence limit where possible after subjecting those (data) to SPSS.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2016; 4(1): 423-430, ISSN: 2347-5129

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Achievement/Findings:

The Pangasius hypophthalmus culture with other species is a very profitable business in Jessore region. This polyculture practice can change the socioeconomic condition of fish farmer and related people of this area.

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