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Present Status of Integrated Aquaculture in Some Selected Areas of Nilphamari District in Bangladesh

Md. Hasanur Rahman
Department of Aquaculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Md. Abu Zafar
Department of Aquaculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Md. Afzal Hossain
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Abu Syed Md. Kibria
Department of Aquaculture, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur-5200, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A yearlong study was conducted to observe the present status of integrated aquaculture in Nilphamari district of Bangladesh. Data were collected from 76 farmers using a questionnaire. Three different types of integrated aquaculture systems were observed: rice-fish culture (46%), fish-horticulture (33%), and fish-poultry culture (21%). Fishes were cultured in polyculture systems. Banana, papaya, vegetables etc. were planted in pond dikes. Other important findings were: age of most farmers (76%) - between 41 and 60 years, the highest percentage of educational qualification - class eight (40%), trained farmers (66%), and average farm size - 0.29 ha. Major problems were low water retention capacity of the soil, lack of quality seeds, lack of capital, high labor cost, insufficient extension services etc. Integrated aquaculture practices were at the preliminary stage in the study areas. Therefore, the socio-economic conditions of the farmers can be uplifted by adopting improved farming systems through integrated approaches.

Keywords: Survey, Integrated aquaculture, Rice-fish, Poultry-fish, Nilphamari district, Bangladesh

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Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Fish

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The study is focused on the initial understanding of the technological status of integrated aquaculture systems practiced in this area. The objectives also include identification of technical problems associated with integrated aquaculture and investigation of the socio-economic status of the integrated aquafarmers.

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The study was carried out for a period of one year from July 2016 to June 2017 in two selected upazilas of Nilphamari district, namely Saidpur and Kishoreganj. A questionnaire was finalized after pre-test, and the primary data were collected from 76 farmers by face to face interview. Secondary data were collected from various sources viz., journal articles, published reports, Government officials (e.g. District and Upazila Fisheries Officers), NGO workers etc. The collected data were entered into Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and then analyses were carried out using SPSS, Version-20.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(2): 290-295

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Achievement/Findings:

Integrated aquaculture practices in the study areas are still at the preliminary stage. Most of the farmers practice tradition culture systems due to lack of modern technological knowledge and lack of capital. The proper utilization of the unused lands and ponds in an integrated way can contribute to the improvement in the farm yield and socio-economic conditions of the farmers. It is also essential to spread the modern technological knowledge and provide more training facilities with the integrated fish farmers, which will increase the management efficiency of the farmers as well as the overall farm outputs. Therefore, the Government, NGOs, and concern stakeholders should take necessary steps for the improvement the sector, which in turn will contribute to the development of the national economy.

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