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Traditional Fish Drying Method Practiced by the Farmers of Chalan Beel (singra Upazila) and Their Socioeconomic Status

Md. Nahiduzzaman
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Bangladesh

Fawzia Adib Flowra
Professor
Dept. of Fisheries, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh

Md. Nazmul Hossen
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Bangladesh

Md. Rabiul Awal
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Bangladesh

Md. Ashikur Rahman
Scientific Officer
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Bangladesh

Shirin Akter
Lecturer
Department of Fisheries and Marine Biosciences, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science & Technology University, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was carried out at different fish drying points of (Chalan beel) Singra upazila under Natore districts. It is observed that the traditional sun drying was followed and only one fish drying point was continued throughout the year and rest of among 7 fish drying points were seasonal. In the drying process, 21 fish species under 13 families were used for drying. Most of the fish were collected from the local fish-landing centre and transportation of raw fish from fish landing centre to fish drying point was mainly done by non-mechanized van, rickshaw, bicycle or by head load or shoulder load of the labours. Price of raw fishes varied according to their species, size, supply of fishes etc. Winter was the best season for fish drying. The hygienic condition of the commercial fish drying spots was very poor. The annual production ranged from 600 to 2300 mounds of dry fish each year. The highest length conversion ratio between raw and dry fish was 1: 0.86 for Chepa and the lowest was 1:0.50 for Chingri whereas the highest and lowest weight conversion ratio were 1:0.40 and 1: 0.16 for Silver Carp and Baspata respectively. The investigation found that the cost-benefit ratio of fish drying points of the study area varied between 0.42 and 0.56. For evaluating the socio-economic status of the farmers associated with fish drying activities the following criteria were taken into consideration: Annual Income, Occupational Status, Education level, Family Type and Size, Housing Condition, Use of Electricity, Land Holding Status, Sanitation and Drinking water and finally Health and Disease. Dry fish farmers were found to face various problems such as social, economic and technical problems, which were identified during the study. To overcome exiting problems, necessary suggestions have also been made in this study.

Keywords: Fish drying, Marketing, Socioe-conomic, Chalan beel

Location: (Chalan beel) Singra upazila under Natore districts

Start Date: 00-07-2008

End Date: 00-12-2008

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Social status, Dry fish

Objectives:

There is a great potential of dry fish products in the north-eastern district such as Rangpur, Nilphamary. So the research work will present the status of fish drying activities of the north-western districts of Bangladesh and helpful for developing knowledge and making some recommendations to improve the existing condition. This study is also helpful for future researchers to conduct further research work. The investigation aimed on fish drying activities of the community through field investigation as well as the marketing of dry fish and also a socio-economic condition of the drying professionals of Singra Upazila under Natore district.

Methodology:

Study Period and Areas: The research work was conducted for six months from July 2008 to December 2008. To carry out the present study, different fish drying spots were visited in Chalan beel at Singra upazila under Natore district.

Study Methods: Frequent field visits and interviews of the fish farmers (n=40) were made to collect necessary data on fish drying and their socio-economic conditions. Fish drying process was observed in the drying spot of the study areas

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2020; 8(3): 184-190

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Achievement/Findings:

Traditional fish drying practice in the study areas is playing an important role in the development of the dry fish farmer’s socio-economic condition. This activity creates employment opportunities and supplies animal protein to the people. In most of the observed fish drying places, sun drying is carried out in an unhygienic condition, due to different reasons. If modified drying process is followed in commercial production, with proper hygiene and sanitation this product will fetch higher price. Marketing distribution system of the dried fish needs to be improved as well as reducing marketing chain. The socio-economic condition of the drying professionals put light on the fact that the actual share of the market price for either raw or dry fish are not entering in their pockets.

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