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Pond Fish Culture in Southwestern Bangladesh: an Overview of the Post Stocking Management Practices

Md. Anwar Hossain Mondal
Department ofAquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Kulsum Begum
Department of Basic Science, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Banglades

Md. Rafiqul Islam
The Daily Kaler Kantho, Barisal, Bangladesh

Zinat Fatima Mitul
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Shaharior Hossenand
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Mir Mohammad Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The post stocking control mechanism of pond fish culture in Abyaynagar, Manirampur, Bagherpara and Chaugacha Upazila under Jessore district was observed from May to November 2016 by interviewing 200 fish farmers. It reflects, majority of farmers (56%) cultured tilapia fish but only 3% cultured Shrimp/Prawn. The highest stocking density (63%) was found 100 to 200 fry/decimal having 0.5 to 2.0 cm (72%) fingerling size with directly grow out pond stocking (52%). About 58% of framer used balance feed with the broadcasting method in the morning feeding (77%) only. Most of the farmers did not exchange water (58%) and can’t culture properly (66%) due to lack of money. Only 7% of farmers went to the government fisheries officials where 40% went to chemical shopkeepers for getting tips if any problems took place. It’s therefore, important to offer institutional and organizational help, credit, and extension services for sustainable fish production in Southwestern Bangladesh

Keywords: Post stocking, Management, Fish farmer, Jessore district, Bangladesh

Location: Abyaynagar, Manirampur, Bagherpara and Chaugacha Upazila under Jessore district

Start Date: 00-05-2016

End Date: 00-11-2016

Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

The present study was conducted to be acquainted with the existing post stocking pond management systems in the Jessore district and to make some suggestions for the development and management of pond fish production.

Methodology:

2.1 Study AreaThe study was conducted at the Jessore district (23.17°N 89.20°E) located in the Khulna Division of southwestern Bangladesh with an area of 2570 sq. kms having a population of 2471554. Four Upazila namely Abyaynagar (23°1′N 89°26′E), Manirampur (23°1′N 89°14′E), Bagherpara (23°13′N 89°21′E) and Chaugacha (23°16′N 89°1.5′E) of Jessore district were selected for the present study. 2.2 Collection of DataThe present study was based on a field survey where primary data were collected from farmers who are involved in pond fish farming. For collecting data both individual and group interviews were also applied to a different degree of effectiveness of the farmers’ information from May to November 2016. Data were collected from 200 pond owners randomly covering the selected areas considering the intensity of fish farming, dependency of farmers on fish farming. The questionnaire was designed with both closed and open form of questions. In this research, Focus Group Discussion (FGD)was used to get an overview of particular issues such as the existing fish production system, constraints of fish farming, and farmers’ socio-economic conditions. A total of 20 FGD sessions was conducted where each group size of FGD was 5 to 7 farmers. After collecting the data through questionnaire interviews and FGD, crosscheck interviews were conducted with Upazila Fisheries Officer, Assistant Fisheries Officer, Field Assistant and relevant NGO workers, School teacher, Chairman and Members of the Union councils and fry traders at their offices or home.2.3 Data processing and analysis. The collected data were scrutinized and summarized carefully before the actual tabulation. Microsoft Excel 2013 was used to compile and analyzed the data upon completion of data collection.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(1): 170-173

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Achievement/Findings:

Bangladesh is an overpopulated country having very few resources to satisfy its demand. The result suggests that the lightening future of the aquaculture sector if progress traditional technology can be adapted to the fish farmers. It can also be assumed that utilization of improving technology can increase fish production two and a half times more than that of current production. For this government and other associated NGOs have to ought to take the right step to make the fish farmers adapted to improve technology. Authorities and other organizations must play their assigned role via disseminating records to the farmers and arranging vital training for culture strategies in pond fish culture.

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