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Study on Fish Hatchery and Nurseries in Mymensingh Bangladesh

A.H.A. Rashid
Department of Aquatic Resource Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet 3100.

M.S. Rahman
Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University,Mymensingh 2202. Bangladesh

M.M. Khan
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

S. Mian
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

T. Rahman
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh 2202

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

In generally, fish hatchery and nursery owners having hath hatchery and nursery facilities were financially stronger, well-educated and well-trained than only nursery ponds owners in Mymensingh aquaculture region. On the other hand, only nursery pond owners were more experienced in fish seed business than only hatchery owners. Most of the owners were satisfied with existing communication facilities. Lack of technical knowledge was one of the major constraints which could he solved by ensuring proper training. This business can he made more profitable providing loan to poor farmers and improving law and order situation.

Keywords: Fish hatchery, Nursery

Location: 12 upazillas of Mymensingh district

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Program Area: Conservation and Biodiversity

Commodity: Fish

Objectives:

To identify the existing physical facilities of the fish hatchery and nursery as well as experience and training status of manpower in fish seed farming and some other related matters.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in 12 upazillas of Mymensingh district from February to April months. Primary information of fish seed farms were collected from District Fishery Office and Upazilla Fisheries Officers. On the basis of fish seed production practices, fish farms may by categorized into three groups: (i) only hatchery, (ii) only nursery, and (ii) farms with both hatchery and nursery. Finally a total of 81 farms were selected for the study of which 11 farms were only hatchery, 47 fish farms were only nursery ponds and the rest 23 farms were of the last category. An interview schedule was carefully designed so that the manager or owner of the fish hatchery and nursery can answer easily. The schedule includes questions on physical facilities, experiences, education and training status, price of seeds, source of money for operation etc. related to fish seed farms. Two methods were used to collect data- interview and direct observation. Both individual and group interviews were conducted on farm managers or owners using the prepared interview schedule. All the collected information were accumulated analyzed and then presented in textual, tabular and graphical forms to understand the present status and trends in fish seed farming. In this study tabular technique of analyses were carried out which includes classification of data in the form of tables. It is generally used to find out the crude association or differences between two sets of variable. This technique is based on arithmetic mean, percentage, ratio etc. Finally recommendation and conclusion was made on the total obtained results.

Source of Information: Bangladesh Journal. Fish. Res., 13(2),2009: 147-152

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Achievement/Findings:

Considering the different observations during the study, Mymensingh was found to be potential area for fish seed production and Trishal and Bhaluka was considered to be very important upazillas in this regard. Lack of technical knowledge was an important constraint.

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