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Assessment of the Livelihood Status of Fish Farmers and Aquaculture Conditions in Habigonj Sadar Upazila Under Habigonj District, Bangladesh

Nur Sabrina Siddiqua
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

M Shahab Uddin
Professor
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Golam Shakil Ahamed
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

MD Tariqul Alamand
Professor
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Tanwi Dey
Assistant professor
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The experiment was conducted to assess the livelihood status of fish farmers and aquaculture conditions in Habigonj Sadar upazila under Habigonj district for a period of six months from January 2018 to June 2018. The study revealed that maximum number of fish farmers (56%) was remaining between age group of 41-60 years, primary educated (38%), lived in joint family (72%) and majority (47%) had 5-6 family members. It was also found that maximum fish farmers had tin shed household (69%), used semi pacca toilet and used to go upazila health complex for treatment. Maximum fish farmers (90%) cultured fish in polyculture system where most of the ponds belong to multi ownership (39%) and the majority pond size was 0.05-0.50 ha (63%). Most of the fish farmers (46%) got their annual income as BDT 50,001-1,50,000 per year. Present study also identifies some important constraints to fish culture system in the study area.

Keywords: Livelihood; Aquaculture; Fish farmers; Habigonj; Bangladesh

Location: Habigonj Sadar upazila under Habigonj district

Start Date: 00-01-2018

End Date: 00-06-2018

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Livelihood

Objectives:

The present study was carried out to assess the existing livelihood status of fish farmers and aquaculture conditions in Habigonj Sadar upazila under Habigonj district.

Methodology:

2.1 Selection of the study area: The present study was conducted to assess the aquaculture condition and livelihood status of fish farmers in Habigonj Sadar Upazila under Habigonj district. Data were collected from randomly selected 80 fish farmers from four unions (Richi, Teghuria, Lukhra, Poil) of Habigonj Sadar Upazila during January 2018 to April 2018. 2.2 Selection of target group: The target group was the fish farmers who are already engaged in fish farming permanently and/or partially for their livelihood. In the study areas most of the farmers depend on fish farming and its associated activities. Only a few farmers were from solvent families and majorities were small and marginal farmers who were generally poor. 2.3 Data Collection Procedures A set of interview schedules was designed to collect data from the fish farmers using well-structured questionnaires. Primary data were collected by means of the face-to-face interviews where secondary data were collected from various sources viz., District Fisheries Officer, Upazila Fisheries Officer and NGO workers. 2.4 Processing and analysis of data: All the collected data were accumulated, analyzed and presented in tabular or graphical forms in order to understand the present scenario of the livelihood status of fish farmers and aquaculture conditions in the selected areas.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2019; 7(4): 105-109

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Achievement/Findings:

Fish farming can play a vital role in the uplifting of the life style and socio-economic condition of fish farmers in Habigonj Sadar upazila under Habigonj district. As a principal source of animal protein, fishproduction has to be increased manifold to meet the requirement in study area as well as country need. In the study area aquaculture is rapidly spreading in recent years although fish farmers suffer from various problems. If the farmers are given sufficient training, economic support on easy terms and conditions, more profit would be come up.

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