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Pond Fish Culture and Socio-economic Status of Fish Farmers in Parbatipur Upazila of Dinajpur District, Bangladesh

Kaniz Fatema
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.

Kamrun Naher
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.

Krishna Chandra Roy
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.

Rubaiya Pervin
Department of Fisheries Management, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study investigates the socio-economic conditions of the fish farmers and aquaculture status in Parbatipur of Dinajpur district during May to October 2016. The majority of the fish farmers belonged to the age group of 31 to 40 years (44.3%) and represented by 68.6% Muslims. Among them, 40% had a secondary level of education and most of the families were nuclear (64.3%). Farmers were involved in fish culture as their primary (24%) and secondary occupation (53%). Over 80% of the farmers had electricity facilities and 41% of them received health services from the village doctors. Only 9% of the fish farmers received formal training on fish culture. The average aquaculture pond size was 0.18 ha, where 84% of ponds were perennial. The average stocking density was 23208 fingerlings ha–1 whereas organic fertilizer, urea and TSP were applied at 8665.4 kg ha^–1 yr^–1, 210.1 kg ha^–1 yr^–1 and 133.5 kg ha^–1 yr^–1 respectively. Pre and post-stocking-liming doses were 205.7 kg ha^–1 yr^–1and 138.4 kg ha^–1 yr^–1 respectively. Necessary training facilities with institutional supports, credit facilities and extension services could play an important role in improving fish production.

Keywords: Fish farmer; Livelihood; Pond aquaculture; Bangladesh

Location: Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-05-2016

End Date: 00-10-2016

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

In a view of this, the present study was undertaken to know the existing culture system and socioeconomic status of the fish farmer in Parbatipur of Dinajpur district, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

Study area and duration: The study site for a survey, Parbatipur, was selected in the Dinajpur district (25°39'49.28"N 88°55'51.35"E;) located in the northern part of Bangladesh. Dinajpur district consists of 13 Upazilas (sub-districts) including Parbatipur. This survey was conducted for a period of 6 months, from May to October 2016. 2.2 Sampling procedure Data was collected from 70 fishermen involved in full-time (primary income source) and part-time fish culture (secondary income source) through a structured interview schedule containing both open and close formed questions. The interview schedule was pre-tested for the necessary corrections, additions, or modifications. 2.3 Data analysis: The data were analyzed in MS Excel and presented in simple descriptive forms.

Source of Information: Journal of Fisheries Volume 6 Issue 3 Pages 639–644 December 2018 Online First eISSN 2311-3111 pISSN 2311-729X

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the different observations during the present study, Parbatipur Upazila was found to be a potential area for fish culture. Government and other organizations should play their assigned roles by disseminating information to the farmers and training on fish culture need to be conducted in order to identify and solve the existing problems. Credit facilities for the farmers should also be increased and they should be motivated to utilize all types of water bodies properly for fish culture.

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