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Studies on the Culture Condition of Pangus (pangasius Hypophthalmus) at Different Farms in Trishal Upazila

M. I. Hossain
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

F. H. Shikha*
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

T. Chakrabarty
Department of Fisheries Technology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted to investigate existing culture conditions of pangus (Pangasius hypophthalmus) at farms in Trishal Upazila under Mymensingh district during January to June, 2016. Data were collected with questionnaire by personal interviewing of the respondents. The study result showed that- the farmers of large category are about 60% where 47% farmers have leased pond. Most of the farmer use deep tube-well water as source, 87% farmers practice monoculture of pangus and monitored the health of fish in a regular basis. Only 13% farmer reported diseases occurred in their pond. Most of the pangus farmers used homemade or local farm made supplementary feeds for pangus culture. The study showed that development of better farming system, improving water management, stocking of quality fingerlings, health monitoring and use of prime and standard quality feed has resulted better pangus production in Trishal area.

Keywords: Better production, Culture condition, Farms, Pangus (Pangasius hypophthalmus), Trishal Upazila

Location: Mathbari, Dhanikhola and Trishal Sodor under Mymensingh district

Start Date: 00-01-2016

End Date: 00-06-2016

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Pangus

Objectives:

The present study has been undertaken to study the culture condition (culture technique, production, economic issues, constraints, etc.) of pangus at farms of Trishal Upazila.

Methodology:

Selection of the study area Selection of an area is an important task for fulfilling the objectives and setting the study. This study was conducted in three unions of Trishal upazila named Mathbari, Dhanikhola and Trishal Sodor under Mymensingh district. These three unions were selected for this study considering the reasons i) Pangus farming first started by private enterprise in Trishal which was very close of the study area, ii) Dhanikhola was a typical pangus producing area in terms of early development, iii) Having large number of farms, higher production level and better access to the markets, iv) Commercial pangus farming is usually done in this area, v) Well communication facilities from and to all over Bangladesh (good communication facilities from the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) to the study) vi) Expectation of getting cooperation from fish farmers. Period of the study During study, the data were collected intensively by using structured survey schedules in recall method. The collection of data covered a period of six months from January to June, 2016. Sampling of farm The study was conducted on a total of 15 pangus aquaculture farms of Mathbari, Dhanikhola and Sakhua village in Trishal upazila under Mymensingh district. The sampling was done in random manners. Preparation of questionnaire In order to get a complete picture of pangas farming to fulfill the objectives of the study, a questionnaire was prepared. The draft questionnaire was used for pre testing with a few sample respondents by the information designed to include farming. The questions of the questionnaire were basically structured with some openended questions. All the questionnaires were constructed in English and then translated to Bengali during face-toface interview. Data collection method In order to collect data primarily, individual interview technique was followed i.e. data were collected directly from the selected farmers who were engaged in pangus aquaculture. After completing primary data collection procedure, focus group discussion with farmers and cross-check interviews with key informants were carried out to justify the previously collected data. Questionnaire interview The data were collected through direct interviews with people involved in pangus farming activities. The interviews were conducted early in the morning because at that time respondents were in house or in the working place. Before interview each respondent was given a brief introduction about the nature and purpose of the study. Then the questions were asked in turn with replies being recorded directly on the questionnaire. When each interview was over, each questionnaire was checked and verified to be sure that answer to each item was required about an hour. If there were any items, which were overlooked or contradictory, the respondents were revised to obtain the missing and /or correct information. Data analysis After collecting various data, statistical analysis was done to know the variance between different answers and the significant level of those results. Data were processed using Microsoft excel. Data are represented within the view of pie diagram, table form and bar diagram.

Source of Information: J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 11(1&2):97-107, 2018 ISSN 1999-7361

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Achievement/Findings:

Pangus culture started in Trishal Upazila mainly through awareness and training activities mostly conducted by the BFRI and DoF. Apart from some adverse socioeconomic condition and constraints of fish farming, farmers in this region contribute a remarkable part of inland fish production in Bangladesh. As the fishery sector plays a vital role in the socio-economic development, opportunity for employment, poverty alleviation and earning foreign currency for Bangladesh, it may be concluded that we have to reduce all the constraints of aquaculture to achieve sustainable production in future.

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