Present Status, Impact, and Challenges of Fish Farming at Bhaluka Upazila in Bangladesh

Shayla Sultana Mely; Md. Rony Babu; Abhishak Sarkar Joy; Md. Shahidul Islam; Md. Nazmul Hossen; Md. Rabiul Islam

Makale detayları

Present Status, Impact, and Challenges of Fish Farming at Bhaluka Upazila in Bangladesh

Yazarlar:

Shayla Sultana Mely | Md. Rony Babu | Abhishak Sarkar Joy | Md. Shahidul Islam | Md. Nazmul Hossen | Md. Rabiul Islam

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fisheries Management | Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.85-93

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331422

pISSN:

2602-4292

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: The current investigation was conducted to identify existing fish culture practise, livelihood condition of fish farmers, and the major challenges faced by fish farmers in Bhaluka upazila, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through surveys, monitoring, and participatory rural appraisal PRA tools like focus group discussions FGD, using a pre planned questionnaire survey. A group of 5 fish farmers was interviewed from each of the six villages. Results: In the study, majority of fish farmers were between the ages of 41 and 60 years. Fish farming was their major occupation; however, they did not receive any formal training in fish culture. Fish ponds were large  4000 m2 and medium in depth 1-2 m, and the most popular fish culture system was polyculture. Commercial feeds were used to supply nutrients, fertilisers organic and inorganic were also applied to the pond water to produce natural food. Salt, lime, zeolite, potassium permanganate, and oxygen tablets were used to maintain water quality. Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, argulosis, and tail and fin rot are most prevalent in the winter. Increasing feed costs, lack of financial support, and disease outbreaks were critical challenges in fish farming in the study area. The socioeconomic status of fish farmers was found to improve with fish farming. Conclusion: Fish farming substantially improved the livelihoods of fish farmers in the study area, despite many constraints. Government support, including microcredit support, the supply of high-quality inputs, including fish fry, feed, vaccinations, and the provision of training facilities could increase fish production in the region.

 Objective: The current investigation was conducted to identify existing fish culture practise, livelihood condition of fish farmers, and the major challenges faced by fish farmers in Bhaluka upazila, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through surveys, monitoring, and participatory rural appraisal PRA tools like focus group discussions FGD, using a pre planned questionnaire survey. A group of 5 fish farmers was interviewed from each of the six villages. Results: In the study, majority of fish farmers were between the ages of 41 and 60 years. Fish farming was their major occupation; however, they did not receive any formal training in fish culture. Fish ponds were large  4000 m2 and medium in depth 1-2 m, and the most popular fish culture system was polyculture. Commercial feeds were used to supply nutrients, fertilisers organic and inorganic were also applied to the pond water to produce natural food. Salt, lime, zeolite, potassium permanganate, and oxygen tablets were used to maintain water quality. Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, argulosis, and tail and fin rot are most prevalent in the winter. Increasing feed costs, lack of financial support, and disease outbreaks were critical challenges in fish farming in the study area. The socioeconomic status of fish farmers was found to improve with fish farming. Conclusion: Fish farming substantially improved the livelihoods of fish farmers in the study area, despite many constraints. Government support, including microcredit support, the supply of high-quality inputs, including fish fry, feed, vaccinations, and the provision of training facilities could increase fish production in the region.

 Objective: The current investigation was conducted to identify existing fish culture practise, livelihood condition of fish farmers, and the major challenges faced by fish farmers in Bhaluka upazila, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through surveys, monitoring, and participatory rural appraisal PRA tools like focus group discussions FGD, using a pre planned questionnaire survey. A group of 5 fish farmers was interviewed from each of the six villages. Results: In the study, majority of fish farmers were between the ages of 41 and 60 years. Fish farming was their major occupation; however, they did not receive any formal training in fish culture. Fish ponds were large  4000 m2 and medium in depth 1-2 m, and the most popular fish culture system was polyculture. Commercial feeds were used to supply nutrients, fertilisers organic and inorganic were also applied to the pond water to produce natural food. Salt, lime, zeolite, potassium permanganate, and oxygen tablets were used to maintain water quality. Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, argulosis, and tail and fin rot are most prevalent in the winter. Increasing feed costs, lack of financial support, and disease outbreaks were critical challenges in fish farming in the study area. The socioeconomic status of fish farmers was found to improve with fish farming. Conclusion: Fish farming substantially improved the livelihoods of fish farmers in the study area, despite many constraints. Government support, including microcredit support, the supply of high-quality inputs, including fish fry, feed, vaccinations, and the provision of training facilities could increase fish production in the region.

 Objective: The current investigation was conducted to identify existing fish culture practise, livelihood condition of fish farmers, and the major challenges faced by fish farmers in Bhaluka upazila, Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Data were collected through surveys, monitoring, and participatory rural appraisal PRA tools like focus group discussions FGD, using a pre planned questionnaire survey. A group of 5 fish farmers was interviewed from each of the six villages. Results: In the study, majority of fish farmers were between the ages of 41 and 60 years. Fish farming was their major occupation; however, they did not receive any formal training in fish culture. Fish ponds were large  4000 m2 and medium in depth 1-2 m, and the most popular fish culture system was polyculture. Commercial feeds were used to supply nutrients, fertilisers organic and inorganic were also applied to the pond water to produce natural food. Salt, lime, zeolite, potassium permanganate, and oxygen tablets were used to maintain water quality. Epizootic ulcerative syndrome, argulosis, and tail and fin rot are most prevalent in the winter. Increasing feed costs, lack of financial support, and disease outbreaks were critical challenges in fish farming in the study area. The socioeconomic status of fish farmers was found to improve with fish farming. Conclusion: Fish farming substantially improved the livelihoods of fish farmers in the study area, despite many constraints. Government support, including microcredit support, the supply of high-quality inputs, including fish fry, feed, vaccinations, and the provision of training facilities could increase fish production in the region.

Makale detayları

Present Status, Impact, and Challenges of Fish Farming at Bhaluka Upazila in Bangladesh

Yazarlar:

Shayla Sultana Mely | Md. Rony Babu | Abhishak Sarkar Joy | Md. Shahidul Islam | Md. Nazmul Hossen | Md. Rabiul Islam

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fisheries Management | Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.85-93

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331422

pISSN:

2602-4292

Bhaluka upazila

Constraints

Fish culture

Fish farmer

Livelihood status

Sayı

Makale detayları

Present Status, Impact, and Challenges of Fish Farming at Bhaluka Upazila in Bangladesh

Yazarlar: Shayla Sultana Mely | Md. Rony Babu | Abhishak Sarkar Joy | Md. Shahidul Islam | Md. Nazmul Hossen | Md. Rabiul Islam

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Fisheries Management | Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

Dergi: Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.85-93

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 2/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001331422

pISSN: 2602-4292

Bhaluka upazila

Constraints

Fish culture

Fish farmer

Livelihood status

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Shayla Sultana Mely | Md. Rony Babu | Abhishak Sarkar Joy | Md. Shahidul Islam | Md. Nazmul Hossen | Md. Rabiul Islam

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Fisheries Management | Aquaculture and Fisheries (Other)

Dergi:

Turkish Journal of Bioscience and Collections Vol.8 Issue 2, pp.85-93

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

2/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331422

pISSN:

2602-4292