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Fish Drying and Socio-economic Condition of Dried Fish Producers in the Coastal Region of Bangladesh

Khadijatul Kubra
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Md. Sazedul Hoque
Department of Fisheries Technology, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali 8602, Bangladesh

Shaharior Hossen
Department of Fisheries Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea

Asma Ul Husna
Development Studies Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna 9208, Bangladesh

Mehedi Azam
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University

Md. Rajib Sharker
Department of Fisheries Science, Chonnam National University, Yeosu 59626, Korea

Shahrear Hemal
Department of Aquaculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh

Md. Belal Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali 3802, Bangladesh

Prosun Roy
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202, Bangladesh

Mir Mohammad Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present investigation was conducted to observe the scenario and livelihood patterns of dried fish producers in Patuakhali and Barisal region from July 2017 to November 2017. In the study area, seventeen fish species were identified for sun drying. Most of the raw fishes were collected from fish landing centers or directly from fishermen and transportation was done by non-mechanized van, rickshaw etc. There were many constraints observed in dried fish marketing activities including lack of storage facilities, lack of capital and involvement of middlemen etc. The producers/processors rarely used DDT and Nogos type of chemicals or insecticides in their products to prevent insect infestation. Most of the dried fish producers belonged to joint family, mostly 5-7 members and Muslims were the dominating in both areas which were 86.67% in Kuakata and75% in Barisal region. Average 13.33% from Kuakata and 33.33% from Barisal dried fish producers were found SSC passed but no one crossed HSC, mostly having the semi pucca houses. It was found that all of the families used tube-well water for drinking and the entire dried fish producers used electricity in their house. In the study area, most of the dried fish producers (33.33% in Kuakata and 66.67% in Barisal) used semi pucca latrine. From this study, it was found that most of the dried fish producers improved their socio-economic condition through dried fish marketing activities. Among the two regions it was found that socio economic condition of the dry fish producers of Barisal region are in better position. It was understood that dried fish marketing activities was a potential approach for their better livelihood.

Keywords: Dry Fish, Livelihood, Present Status, Barishal, Kuakata, Bangladesh

Location: Patuakhali and Barisal region

Start Date: 00-07-2017

End Date: 00-11-2017

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

The study was conducted to achieve objectives of this study are to determine the socioeconomic condition, livelihood pattern and existing dried fish marketing system and to know the problems associated with dried fish marketing activities and quality analysis.

Methodology:

Study Area: The study was conducted from July 2017 to November 2017 and primary data was collected from the dried fish producers/processors in Kuakata and Barisal during this period. A total of 100 dried fish producers/processors were selected for questionnaire interviews in Kuakata and Barisal dried fish processing area. Data Collection: The questionnaire interviews were taken through simple random sampling method and also collect some dry fish sample from those areas. A draft interview schedule was prepared for pre-test and after making necessary correction, modification and adjustment final schedule was developed. Primary data was collected by the researchers by means of face to face questionnaire interview, through focus group discussion and key informants’ interview. Secondary data were collected from various sources viz., various books of DoF, BFDC, published journal etc. The dried fish producers/processors were interviewed at their processing centers whereas the traders were interviewed at the markets. Cross-check interviews were conducted with key informants such as president and secretary of Kuakata and Barishal dried fish market association. Quality Analysis of Dried Fish Sensory Analysis of Dried Fish: Sensory analysis of collected dried was evaluated by trained personnel using sensory method. Color, odor, texture or muscle consistency of the dry fish samples was observed and analyzed by a set of well-trained panelists. Numerical scoring system will be developed to evaluate the judgments or results, simply in the form of excellent/highly acceptable, acceptable/good, deteriorating/not acceptable and spoiled or rejected etc.

Source of Information: Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research 28 (3): 182-192, 2020

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.5829/idosi.mejsr.2020.182.192

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Achievement/Findings:

Bangladesh has great opportunity to become one of the prevalent dried fish’s producers in all over the world.Because it has many of rivers, long sea shore area,efficient fishermen, competent dried fish’s producer,better weather. The research work was mainly done on Kuakata and Barisal area where traditional fish drying practices playing an important role in the development of the dried fish producer’s socio-economic condition.This activity creates employment opportunities and supplying animal protein to the people.The most important point of dried fish in sense of processing is that it can be stored easily for several months at a dry place with normal environmental conditions. Besides, these dry fishes becoming popular day by day for a large population throughout the country for its delicious taste. It is learned, once the Marketing distribution system of the dried fish needs to be improved as well as shortening the marketing channel. The involvement of large number of middlemen and commission agents reduce benefit of the dried fish producers in the study area. Considering the different observations during the present study area was found to be potential area for fish drying. The result of present study clearly indicates that farmers can make profit from dried fish processing and trading. Ii also indicate that level of education, size of land holding, family income, lack of sufficient land etc. were important factors affecting the utilization of dried fish marketing.

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