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Status of Pond Fish Farmers in Some Selected Areas of Mithapukur Upazila Under Rangpur District, Bangladesh

Md. Abdul Halim
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abu Rayhan
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

S. Sharmin
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Debashis Kumar Mondal
Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted in Mithapukur Upazila under Rangpur district to know the status of pond fish farmers from September 2016 to December 2016. The study was done to evaluate the present fish culture practices of pond fish farmers in this area. A total of 100 pond fish farmers were interviewed with a well-structured questionnaire. The average pond size was 0.12 ha where polyculture (97%) of Indian major carps and exotic carp were practiced by most of the farmers. In the study areas, 67% of the ponds were seasonal and 33% were perennial. Fish fingerlings were stocked from March to May and the average stocking density was found to be 14,500 fry/ha/yr. The average annual yield of fish was found to be 3,025 kg/ha/yr. The average fish production cost was Tk.3,36,000.00/ha/yr. Average return and net income were Tk. 4,53,750.00 /ha/yr and Tk. 1,17,750.00 /ha/yr respectively. The average cost-benefit ratio (CBR) was 1.35.

Keywords: Pond fish farmer, Polyculture, Stocking density, Cost-benefit ratio

Location: Mithapukur Upazila of Rangpur district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-09-2016

End Date: 00-12-2016

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Fish, Farming System

Objectives:

To assess the status of pond fish farming in the Mithapukur Upazila of Rangpur district of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The present study was based on field survey where primary data were collected from farmers who are involved in pond fish farming. Mithapukur Upazila of Rangpur district was selected for the present study. Mithapukur Upazila (Rangpur district) area 515.62 sq km, located in between 25°26' and 25°41' north latitudes and in between 89°06' and 89°27' east longitudes. Data were collected from 100 pond fish farmers of 20 villages under 5 unions (Balarhat, Kafrikhal, Latibpur, Vangni and Payrabond)randomly covering the selected study area. Various literature and statistical data were collected from Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO), Local Government and Engineering Department (LGED) office and the Statistical office at Mithapukur Upazila. The study was conducted for four-month from September 2016 to December 2016.The questionnaire was designed with both closed and open form of questions. The draft questionnaire was tested with 20 fish farmers in the study area. The questionnaire was changed, modified and rearranged according to the experience. The farmers who had pond were mainly considered for collection of personal information and fish farming information. The data were collected using questionnaires and crosscheck interviews. It was difficult to collect data since farmers did not keep any written records on fish culture activities and data which they provided were mostly from their memory. The collected data were scrutinized and summarized carefully before the actual tabulation. The processed data were transferred to a master sheet from which classified tables were prepared revealing the findings of the study. Then the data were tabulated into a preliminary data sheet of a computer and compared with computer spreadsheets to ensure the accuracy of the data entered. After data entry, the data were analyzed with computer program, Microsoft Excel, SPSS-20 version.

Source of Information: SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science ( SSRG – IJAES ) – Volume 4 Issue 3 May to June 2017.

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Achievement/Findings:

During the present study, it was observed that Mithapukur Upazilla is a great potential area for fish culture and capture. After survey, it can be suggested that farmers should be given various facilities such as training programs, input availabilities, provided with credit facilities, increase awareness etc. They should be motivated to utilize all types of water bodies for fish culture as well as an integrated culture should be adopted. The fish farmers should be given amenities for education so that they can be well aware of their problems and prime rights. All the water resources should be utilized for fish culture to get maximum production by using suitable technology. More hatcheries should be established so that farmers can get quality seeds easily. Therefore, the enhanced fish production and good aquaculture practices would be ensured in this Upazilla if fishers adopt improved fish culture technology and community-based fisheries management.

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