scholarly journals Farmers’ Local Knowledge in Extensive Shrimp Farming Systems in Coastal Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 125-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Arif Chowdhury ◽  
Yahya Khairun
Keyword(s):  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh

Farmers’ perceptions and management of risk in rice/shrimp farming systems in South-West Coastal Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 95 ◽  
pp. 104577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahangir Kabir ◽  
Rob Cramb ◽  
Mohammad Alauddin ◽  
Donald S. Gaydon ◽  
Christian H. Roth
Keyword(s):  
Farming Systems ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
South West ◽  
Management Of Risk

An integrated approach to analyzing the effect of biofloc and probiotic technologies on sustainability and food safety in shrimp farming systems

2021 ◽  
pp. 128618
Author(s):  
Jhones de Lima Vieira ◽  
Larissa dos Santos Nunes ◽  
Francisca Gleire Rodrigues de Menezes ◽  
Kamila Vieira de Mendonça ◽  
Oscarina Viana de Sousa
Keyword(s):  
Food Safety ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Shrimp Farming

scholarly journals The THE ECOLOGICAL QUALITY STATUS OF THE ORGANIC SHRIMP FARMING PONDS: USE OF A NEW BIOTIC INDICES

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Trần Thành Thái
Keyword(s):  
Farming Systems ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Food Sources ◽  
Biotic Index ◽  
Natural Food ◽  
Ecological Quality ◽  
Wet Season ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Ecological Quality Status ◽  
Quality Status

In spite of the development and widespread dissemination of the model organic shrimp farming systems, the biological communities in the organic shrimp farming ponds have still very limited. Therefore, we conducted a field survey for macrobenthic communities (MC) of the Tam Giang‘s organic shrimp farming ponds (TGOSFP) located in Tam Giang commune, Nam Can district, Ca Mau province during three seasons in 2015 (March - dry, July - transfer and November - wet season). The results indicated that the MC have characterized by high density and slightly diversity that is a rich natural food sources for shrimp in the TGOSFP. Further more, the present study is a first attempt to use of new indices (AMBI - AZTI’s Marine Biotic Index) on MC for determining the ecological quality status of sediment (EcoQ) in the TGOSFP. The following results were also recorded with an undisturbed and slightly disturbed  EcoQ in the TGOSFP and the general EcoQ would likely be improved between three seasons. The success of AMBI for detecting EcoQ in Vietnam is specific to this study, but AMBI was likely to improved, in particular tropical regions.

scholarly journals Production and Export of Shrimp of Bangladesh : Problems and Prospects

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 163-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
MM Rahman ◽  
MM Hossain
Keyword(s):  
National Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Total Production ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Shrimp Culture ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
Alternative Livelihood ◽  
Livelihood Options ◽  
Secondary Information

A study on problems and prospects of shrimp production and marketing from Bangladesh on the basis of secondary information was carried out from July to October 08. Shrimp farming has emerged one of the important economic activities in Bangladesh and become the second largest export industry after garments. Shrimp aquaculture in coastal areas plays a major role providing employment, income and food security to remote coastal people where alternative livelihood options are limited. Shrimp culture system is extensive to improved extensive type with total production of 55000 mt of brackish water shrimp and 12000 mt of freshwater shrimp. In coastal Bangladesh, shrimp culture has led to many social and environmental problems. In export markets, shrimps are great but many challenges remain ahead because of increasing requirements of quality, food hygiene and development of technological and trade barriers in large shrimp markets in USA and EU countries. However, challenges lies with good aquaculture practice and competitive export, which are the effective tools for poverty alleviation and national development program for Bangladesh.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v20i1-2.16868 Progress. Agric. 20(1 & 2): 163 – 171, 2009

scholarly journals Outbreak of COVID-19: Impact on Socio-Economic Condition of Shrimp Farmers in South-West Coastal Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Shawon Ahmmed ◽  
Mizanur Rahman Washim ◽  
A. K. M. Shafiqul Alam Rubel ◽  
Md. Latiful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Coastal Region ◽  
Shrimp Farming ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Coastal Bangladesh ◽  
Income Status ◽  
South West

Aims: The study investigated the impacts of COVID-19 on livelihood status of coastal Shrimp farmers using farm size, production and income of South-west Bangladesh. Study Design: This study is empirical in its design. Data on socio-economic factors were collected randomly from selected Shrimp farmers.  Both open and closed ended questionnaire and directed to the Shrimp farmers of South-west coastal region of Bangladesh. Place and Duration of Study: The present study was carried out at Khulna district (seven selected Shrimp farming locations; viz., Paikgacha, Lasker, Goroikhali, Lata, Kapilmuni, Amadi and Koyra) of Bangladesh for a period of five months during pandemic of COVID-19 (April-August, 2020). Methodology: The key data were collected from face to face interview of 120 respondents. A brief outline about the nature and aim of the study was given to each respondent before the interview was commenced. The information of the respondents were written in the questionnaire immediately after completing the interview. Collected data were tabulated and analyzed using Microsoft Excel (version 2016). Results: Most of the respondents were middle aged (68 %) and living in nuclear families (71 %). Majority of the Shrimp farmers were illiterate (53 %). A greater proportion (66 %) involved in small scale Shrimp farming as a primary occupation followed by moderate (27 %) and large scale (7 %) Shrimp farming. More than half of the respondents earned >20000 BDT (USD$ 1 = 85 BDT) in each month before the pandemic. The production activities were seriously hampered due to unavailability of inputs including aquamedicine, disinfectants, labor crisis, seed and feed, growing the price of production materials and interrupted communication etc. due to the pandemic. However the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic reduced the production from their Shrimp ghers, drastically curtailed the market price, and consequently greatly compressed their income and livelihoods. Conclusion: The pandemic known as COVID-19 has had a catastrophic impact on human activities, with the Shrimp farming sector being no exception. This study revealed that the socio-economic and income status of the Shrimp farmers was noticeably vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, large numbers of farmer families were unable to fulfill their minimum needs (food, income, and medical care).

scholarly journals Development of Tailored Early Warning Agromet Advisories for Farmers in Zambia, Indonesia, and South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue Walker
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Local Knowledge ◽  
Early Warning ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Seasonal Forecasts ◽  
Climate Services ◽  
Science Field ◽  
Weather Forecasts ◽  
Advisory Systems

Farmers do not often use climate and weather information on a regular basis, as the specific influence of weather parameters on farm-level decision making is not well-known. Agromet advisories are needed for local farming systems. Effective agrometeorological advisory systems, need tailored agricultural weather forecasts, and two-way communication. Transdisciplinary teams together with farmers can co-develop early warning Agromet advisory systems to address farmers' needs. Three examples of Agromet advisories are discussed- CAPES in Zambia, Science Field Shops in Indonesia, and the AgriCloud mobile App in South Africa. Community Agrometeorological Participatory Extension Service (CAPES) began in Monze, Zambia to communicate seasonal climate forecasts to farmers through researchers and extension interactions. Participatory groups collected spatial and temporal data about local farming systems to highlight opportunities. Communication methods used were local radio, farmers' days, trials, with farm visits. CAPES resulted in lifelong learning about climate and co-development of tailored Agromet advisories to improve climate resilience. In Science Field Shops (SFS) groups of Indonesian farmers meet experts regularly to exchange information about climate and farming activities. Farmers measure rainfall and observe their agroecological systems each day. At monthly meetings, the seasonal forecasts are discussed using dialogue-discussion methods. Agrometeorological learning is trans-disciplinary through interaction between anthropologists, agrometeorologist, and extension personnel. SFS includes eight climate services that empower farmers to address challenges and sustain their productivity. AgriCloud is an online weather-based agricultural advisory system enriching weather forecasts with agricultural information and local knowledge. Real-time overviews and warnings are tailored to farmer's needs. AgriCloud provides farmers, extension staff, and advisors daily updated weather-related farm-specific advice in 11 South African official languages. AgriCloud is available as an android mobile App, or API to use via a platform. These examples illustrate the use of weather forecasting together with tailored forecasts and communication systems to deliver Agromet advisories, showing different aspects of the incorporation of local knowledge in co-developing advisories for the farmers. In the future, various combinations can be used around the world when co-developing with the farmers.

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