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Present Status and Economic Benefit of Integrated Fish Farming System in Noakhali Region, Bangladesh

Md. Akram Ullah
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Mahbubur Rahman
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Md. Robiul Hasan
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Md. Monjurul Hasan
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Riverine Station, Chandpur-3602, Bangladesh

Md. Shafawat Hossain
Department of Fisheries and Marine Science, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali-3814, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study investigated to know the current status and assessment of the economic benefit of twenty-five integrated fish farms in Noakhali region of Bangladesh. Qualitative and quantitative research data were collected between November 2018 to July 2019 through farm visit, focus group discussions and questionnaire interviews. This total farming system covers a total 111.27 hectares of landmass where 78.51 hectares were used for fish production and 32.76 hectares for other production. Six major categories of integration were found, namely fish-poultry-livestock-horticulture, fish-poultry-horticulture, fish-livestock-horticulture, fish-horticulture, fish-poultry and fish-livestock integration. There are 21 fish species, 4 types of reared poultry and 3 types of reared livestock and a variety of fruits and vegetables were cultivated throughout the year. An increasing trend of integration was found in the study area. Total fish production from those 25 integrated farms was 326.4 tons/year, and the production value was BDT 43.37M approximately. The average production of fish, horticulture and poultry were 4.54, 13.96 and 1201.79 tons/ha/year. Total investment in 25 different integrated fish farms was about BDT 185.63M while total return was about BDT 227.85M. The benefit of an integrated farming system was BDT 0.38 M/ha/year. The wastes from livestock and poultry are directly or indirectly used as fertilizer in the pond and horticulture farming system. A few farms convert this bio-waste as electrical energy through biogas plants to meet up farm’s electricity demand. With the help of proper guidelines, technical and financial support the production of these integration systems could be boosted up. It will play a remarkable positive impact on the total economy of the country.

Keywords: Fish farming, Integration, Cost-benefit analysis, Livestock

Location: Noakhali district, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-11-2018

End Date: 00-07-2019

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Socio-economic status, Status

Objectives:

To gain information regarding the present status and financial benefit of integrated fish farming system in Noakhali, Bangladesh.

Methodology:

We collected both qualitative and quantitative data from the farm survey in Noakhali. For collecting data, we followed a focus group discussion and questionnaire interview for about eight months (November 2018 to July 2019). After data collection, data were organized and analyzed by MS Excel. Finally, we produced a graph for a clear understanding of the cost-benefit of integrated fish farms.

Source of Information: Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2020, 6 (3), 525-529; doi: 10.3329/ajmbr.v6i3.49804; ISSN 2411-4472 (Print) 2412-5571 (Online)

Article Link (Online Journal): www.ebupress.com/journal/ajmbr

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Achievement/Findings:

The typical farming system is one-dimensional, but an integrated farming system is a multi-dimensional system. The integrated farming system is more sustainable and eco-friendlier than other farming systems. The integrated farming system can ensure the proper utilization of wastes and resources e. g. land, water, feed and also minimize the wastes, feed and labour costs. Therefore, utilizing small space, we can produce various products including fish, vegetables, meat, fruits, and other products with low price. However, to increase the production of integrated fish farming in Noakhali need proper management of integrated fish farms. Proper and systematic guidelines, technical and financial support will assure the enhancement of production of these integration systems.

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