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Availivility and Marketig Activities of Kuchia (m. Kuchia) in South-western Region of Bangladesh

M. S. Khatun
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Brackish water Station, Paikgaha, Khulna, Bangladesh.

M. H. Mou
Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, Freshwater Sub-station, Saidpur, Nilphamari, Bangladesh.

M. Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University Mymensingh,Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study was done for creating a better understanding of the current marketing activities and trading practices for kuchia. The study area was Paikgacha Upazila in Khulna district and its two large markets; Paikgacha Kuchia market and Kopilmony Kuchia market. The data were collected over twelve months from January to December 2012 using a semi-structured questionnaire among the cross-section of marketing operators at Paikgacha. Data were collected from randomly selected 57 marketing operators where 17 were depot owners, 12 collectors, and 28 kuchia catchers. The total availability of live kuchia was 18118 Kg at Paikgacha market and 18140 Kg at Kopilmony market. The marketing chain passes through a number of intermediaries: Kuchia catchers, collectors\foria, small depots, large depots, local agents from the exporter, exporter, and finally export to the foreign countries. Kuchia marketing was considered a profitable and feasible business by most of the marketing operators. However, reduced demand in the domestic market was reported by the operators. The social and religious restriction on consumption of kuchia was also reported as a problem that hinders the business and prevents obtaining realistic prices in the domestic market. Most of the kuchia in the domestic market are used as bait for catching crab.

Keywords: Socio-economic; Kuchia; Paikgacha; Khulna, Eel

Location: Shamnogor, Kaliganj, Paikgacha, Koira, Kachua, Fokirhat, etc. of the south-western region of Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-01-2012

End Date: 00-12-2012

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Eel, Market/Marketing

Objectives:

To gain a better understanding of the current marketing flow and trading practices of kuchia in the south-western region of Bangladesh.

Methodology:

A preliminary survey was conducted at kuchia markets in different Upazilas such as Shamnogor, Kaliganj, Paikgacha, Koira, Kachua, Fokirhat, etc. of the south-western region of Bangladesh. Finally, the decision was taken for the study at Paikgacha Upazila in Khulna district and its two large markets; Paikgacha Kuchia market and Kopilmony Kuchia market. Based on the prospect in kuchia marketing, this study area was considered for the study. The study area covers a large water body producing a huge amount of different types of fisheries organisms. The site of the study is in the coastal region. Kuchia was found in shrimp ghers of this area. Kuchia from different Upazilas of Khulna and Satkhira districts were coming to the kuchia markets of the study area. Data were collected during the period from January to December 2012. Existing marketing data were collected twice a month to fulfill the requirement of the research objective. The entire study period was divided into four different seasons as Winter (Dec-Feb), Summer (Mar-May), Rainy season (Jun-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov). Data were collected on availability and supply of kuchia to the market, price fluctuation with seasonality, transportation, rejection, marketing, existing marketing channel, receiving and selling prices of kuchia, etc. Relevant data were collected by direct visiting and interviewing. The basic method for primary data collection was a survey, interview, and cross-check interview. Data were collected from randomly selected 60 marketing operators where 17 were depot owners, 18 collectors, and 25 kuchia catchers and were interviewed throughout the period of study. Cross-check interviews were conducted with key informants such as Senior Upazila Fisheries Officers, Chief Scientific Officer of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute, school teachers, local leaders, service holders both private and government, and relevant GO & NGO officers and staff throughout the period of study. The accuracy of the data obviously depends on the answers of the interviewees. At each stage of the survey, data were checked, edited, and coded in the field. Data from various sources were coded and entered into a database system using Microsoft Excel software. All the data were statistically analyzed by Microsoft Excel and SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science) software.

Source of Information: Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research - 1(1): 1-9, 2017

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.9734/AJAAR/2017/33712

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Achievement/Findings:

Kuchia marketing was considered a profitable and feasible business by most of the marketing operators. Demand for kuchia in the market remains throughout the year, but it is not supplied in the market throughout the year because the supply of kuchia is completely nature-dependent till now. If kuchia come to the market throughout the year not only from natural source but also from culture, therefore not only marketing business will be developed and export earnings will be increased but also natural stock will be maintained. Considering the total export earnings from kuchia, the fishery shows future potential. To achieve this, development and support from the government and different nongovernmental organizations need to be greater and perceptions regarding the activity need to improve for more sustainable kuchia farming and marketing in Bangladesh.

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