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An Assessment on the Barriers in Mud Crab (scylla Sp.) Fattening and Marketing in Bangladesh

Z. Ferdoushi
Department of Fisheries Management, Faculty of Fisheries, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh

Z. Xiang-guo
College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was conducted in the southwest part of Bangladesh during 2009 in order to identify barriers in mud crab fattening practice and marketing in Bangladesh. Khulna, Bagrhat and Satkhira; three districts were selected for this study as most of the crab fattening farms are located in those areas. From different focus group discussions, a total of twelve (12) important barriers were identified according to the priority. Among different barriers addressed by farmers the insufficient credit and lack of proper knowledge about crab farming ranked 1st and 2nd in position in barrier ranking. On the other hand, salinity problem and religious constrain ranked as 12th and 11th in barrier ranking. Well developed co-operation and partnership between farmers, middlemen in marketing sectors, and proper technical supports from government and non-government organizations are needed for farming of this export oriented fishery items as a sustainable level.

Keywords: Barriers, Constraint, Fattening, Mud crab

Location: Khulna, Bagrhat and Satkhira, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2009

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Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Crab, Fattering, Market/Marketing

Objectives:

Information about the negative environmental impact of fattening of crabs in coastal region is also unsatisfactory. However, it is necessary to identify the problems or barriers for the future sustainability of mud crab farming in Bangladesh. The purpose of this study is to identify barriers in fattening practice and marketing of crabs in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The study was undertaken in the southwest part of Bangladesh. Khulna, Bagrhat and Satkhira; three districts were selected for this study as most of the crab fattening farms are located in this region and it is near to the Sundarbon mangrove region which is the main source of crab fry for this culture practice.

For questionnaire interviews, simple random sampling method with the key informants was followed for this research. A total number of 150 farmers, 50 for each district were selected and were interviewed through out the period of study. Several Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were arranged to identify the potential barriers in mud crab farming and marketing. A group of Key informants (Upazila Fisheries Officer, extension workers, teachers, crab fattening farmers) were present in those FGD. From the discussion, a total of twelve (12) important barriers were identified according to the priority. Those selected barriers were incorporated into questionnaire. Each of the selected barrier regarding the mud crab fattening and marketing of the final products was measured by a 4- point rating scale with responses of high, medium, low and no and weights for each of these responses were 3, 2, 1 and 0 respectively. For more clear conception of the seriousness of a barrier to the farmers with respect of mud crab farming, a total barrier indices (TBI) was calculated with the following formula:

Total Barrier Indices (TBI) = (N_noX 0) + ( N_lo X 1)+( N_me X 2) + (N_hi X 3)

N_no= Number of mud crab fattening farmers having no barrier

N_lo = Number of mud crab fattening farmers having low barrier

N_me = Number of mud crab fattening farmers having moderate barrier

N_hi = Number of mud crab fattening farmers having high barrier

Source of Information: Journal of Science and Technology 11(June 2013): 151-157

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the economic profitability of mud crab fattening in a short time, recent year the mud crab fattening become popular in the southeast and southwest part of Bangladesh. But still this farming has some potential barriers that are working behind the production and development of this culture practice. Without identifying and eliminating those barriers it is difficult to attain the satisfactory growth of this potential farming. In conclusion, it could be said sufficient supports from the government and nongovernmental organization in needed for the sustainable development of this farming practice in Bangladesh. In addition adequate and proper market information can also encourage the farmers to expand their farming more sustainable level.

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