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The study was conducted at pitambarpur, under the union of shinghajhully, Chaugachha, Jessore in Bangladesh. The study period was carried out during September to December, 2014. In the selected areas, the study was conducted on 45 persons. The collected information was totally interview and observation based study. In the study area it was found th...
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... the study area the fish farmers used to live in three types of houses such as earthen houses, Semi pucca and pucca houses. In the study area it was found that 54% farmers used semi pucca, 19% of fish farmers used to live pucca houses and rest of 27% farmers used to live earthen houses respectively. Housing condition of farmers is shown in figure 2. In the study area most of the farmer has age of above 40 years. The percentage of age distribution was 5% farmer was 25-35 years, 10% farmer was 35-40 years and rest 85% farmer has the age of 40 and above. Age distribution of fish trades and farmers is shown in figure 3. Most of the farmers involved in fish trading are poor and their financial facilities are very low. In the study area, it was observed that 5% of credits are contributed by farmers, 73% farmers got finance from bank whereas 22% farmers took loan from local moneylenders with high interest of finance. Financial facilities of farmers are shown in figure 4. In the study area the farmers were mainly depend on tube well water for drinking purposes. In present study, 97% of the fish farmers used tube well and rest 3% of the farmer uses pond water. Drinking water facilities of farmers is shown in figure 5. In the present study area most of the farmers involve in fish trading are not educated. In Pitamborpur 90% of farmers are illiterate and rest 10% farmers are literate. Educational status of fish farmers is shown in figure 6. In the study area it was observed that 45% traders has own bank account but only 55% traders has no bank account. They exchange their money by cash or liquid money. Sometimes they use mobile banking like bKash, Datch Bangla Bank Limited and other money transaction system. Percentage Bank account holder of fish farmers is shown in figure 7. Among fish farmers and traders of Pitamborpur the sanitation facilities are present 100%. They use three types of toilets concrete toilet, earthen toilet and semi-pucca toilet. It was found that 5% of concrete toilet and 50% of fish farmer has earthen toilet and 45% farmer has semi-pucca toilet. After finishing toilet work 100% farmer and farmers family member use soap or basic substance. Sanitation facilities of fish farmer are shown in figure 8. In the study area among traders in case of illness 95% of traders and farmer’s family served by quack doctor treatment, only 5% farmer goes to MBBS doctor. In case of major illness they used to go Chaugachha Upazilla government hospital. Medical facilities of fish farmer are shown in figure 9. In the study area, major portion of farmer’s children are used to go school and colleges. Almost 98% farmer’s children are used to go school. Rest of 2% children is used to go with his father’s work. Educational Status of Fish farmer’s Children is shown in figure 10. Most of the fish farmers and traders depend on fish business and their income come from this business. In the study area 97% of total income of farmer and trader comes from fish business and 3% involve in others occupation. The rest 3% has secondary business like tea stall business, agricultural activity, and motorized vehicle operation etc. Income source of fish farmer is shown in figure 11. In the study area most of the farmers use mobile phone. It was observed that 99% farmers use mobile phone and only 1% has no mobile phone. No farmer can’t access to internet or can’t operate internet. Phone use in farmer is shown in figure 12. Both Hindus and Muslims are involved in fish culture. But in the study area all of the farmers are Muslim. Religious status of fish farmer is shown in figure 13. Most of the farmers and traders has 5to 6 member in family, and usually they lived as a nuclear family. In the present study area 86% of farmer and trader have nuclear family. Rest of 14% has joint family. Family type percentage of fish farmer is shown in figure 14. In the study area the fish farmers used to live in three types of houses such as earthen houses, Semi pucca and pucca houses. In the study area it was found that 54% farmers used semi pucca, 19% of fish farmers used to live pucca houses and rest of 27% farmers used to live earthen houses respectively. Molla, M. A. G. et al. , (2009) [10] reported that the crab collectors lived in four types of houses such as mud wall with golpata shed, mud wall with tin shed, semi pucca and pucca houses. Most of the crab collectors (62.50%) lived in tin shed houses, whereas 12.50%, 16.67% and 8.33%, crab collectors lived in mud walled with golpata shed, semi-pucca and pucca houses, respectively. Hossain, M. A. et al. , (2015) [7] Fish retailers in Dinajpur sadar were found to live in different types of houses which were grouped into Kacha (43.33%), Semi- pacca (26.67%), Pacca (30%). Which is more or less similar with my study. Ali, M.H. et al., was found that (2008) [1] Out of total 50 farmers, 52% belonged to the age group of 31 to 40 years whereas only 6% are found in the group of above 51 year. In our present study most of the farmer has age of above 40 years. The percentage of age distribution was 5% farmer was 25-35 years, 10% farmer was 35-40 years and rest 85% farmer has the age of 40 and above. The present study is relevant with the previous work. In the study area, it was observed that 5% of credits are contributed by farmers, 73% farmers got loan from bank whereas 22% farmers took loan from local moneylenders. Sharif and Asif (2015) [12] reported that about 25% of credit are contributed by nurserer, 40% farmers got loan from bank whereas 35% farmers took loan from local moneylenders with high interest of credit. Quddus et al., (2000) [11] found that, only 34% farmers got bank loan for fish culture while majority (53%) of farmers expend from their own sources. Asif et al., (2014) reported that the nursery operators need credit support at the beginning of the season for pond preparation and collection of necessary inputs in Jessore region. It was observed that 24% farmers got loan from bank whereas 31% farmers took loan from local moneylenders with high interest of credit. The present study is more or less with the previous work. Kabir et al. , (2012) [8] also found that 100% traders’ household used tube-well water for drinking purposes, among them 40% had their own tube-well, 50% used shared tube-well and remaining 10% used neighbors tube-well. In the present study area the farmers were mainly depend on tube well water for ...
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... Processing, exports, and rising global demand drive the progressive development of the fisheries sector [11,12]. The National Fisheries Policy aims to boost the fisheries sector's contribution to socio-economic development, reduce poverty, foster economic growth through fish exports, and conserve biodiversity [13,14,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]23,24]. ...
Aims: This study aims to comprehensively assess the fisheries resources in the Mirsharai coastal area of Chattogram district, focusing on their contribution to both local and national economies. The research seeks to identify challenges and vulnerabilities, particularly those arising from climate change, impacting pond owners, fish farmers, hatchery owners, and nursery owners in the region. Study Design: The study adopts a cross-sectional design, employing field surveys and interviews to collect data on fish production, and challenges faced by stakeholders. The cross-sectional approach allows for a holistic understanding of the current state of fisheries resources and their interactions with climatic factors. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in Mirsharai, a coastal upazila of Chattogram district, Bangladesh. The study encompasses data collected during the January to December 2016, providing insights into the dynamics of fish production, and challenges faced by fisheries stakeholders in Mirsharai. Methodology: Field surveys were conducted to gather quantitative data on fish production from both capture and culture fisheries. Additionally, interviews with pond owners, fish farmers, hatchery owners, and nursery owners were conducted to qualitatively assess the impact of challenges faced by fisheries stakeholders in Mirsharai on their operations and economic well-being. The combination of quantitative and qualitative methods ensures a comprehensive analysis. Results: The average fish production in capture fisheries was determined to be 63 kg/ha, while culture fisheries, specifically pond aquaculture, yield an average of 1656 kg/ha. The results highlight the significant impact of challenges faced by fisheries stakeholders in Mirsharai on the local fisheries sector, revealing challenges related to market timing, post-larvae availability, and pricing that affect the economic sustainability of stakeholders. Conclusion: The findings underscore the vulnerability of Mirsharai's fisheries to challenges faced by fisheries stakeholders in Mirsharai, emphasizing economic losses for fish farmers, hatchery owners, and nursery owners. The conclusion calls for urgent adaptive measures and climate-resilient strategies in the fisheries sector to ensure sustainability and viability in the face of evolving climatic conditions. Implication: This study has implications for fisheries management and policy development, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to address climate-induced challenges and sustain the economic well-being of fisheries stakeholders in the Mirsharai coastal area.
... According to the BBS (2011) (BBS, 2011). These findings are also supported by some previous study from around the Bangladesh by Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district ; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; Hossain et al. (2015) in Dinajpur district ; in Satkhira district ; Rahaman et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; Sharif et al. (2015) in Jashore district; in Patuakhali district ; Sultana et al. (2015) Vaumik et al. (2017) in Lalmonirhat district; Razeim et al. (2017) in Mymensingh district; Hossain et al. (2017) in Brahmanbaria district; Islam et al. (2017) in Meherpur district; Asif and Habib (2017) in Jashore district; Adhikary et al. (2018a) in Noakhali district; Mondal et al. (2018a) in Chittagong coastal area; Mondal et al. (2018b) in Chittagong coastal area; Adhikary et al. (2018b) in Jashore district. Although the expansion of education sector seems to be slow during last 10 years; but above mentioned educational institutions, recently established some Private Schools, NGO operated Non-Formal Primary School and kindergartens are playing an important role for the promotion of education as well as the socio-economic development of Shyamnagar Upazila. ...
... These findings are also supported by some previous study from around the Bangladesh by Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district ; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; in Satkhira district ; Vaumik et al. (2017) in Lalmonirhat district; Islam et al. (2017) in Meherpur district; Asif and Habib (2017) in Jashore district. Sultana et al. (2015) in Patuakhali district; in Patuakhali district; Sharif et al. (2015) in Jashore district; Rahaman et al. (2015) in Jashore district; in Satkhira district; Hossain et al. (2015) in Dinajpur district; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district and Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district. Subsistence agriculture tasks, Peddling, Firewood collection, Domestic maid, Paddy processing, Irrigation and Water management But their participation is not up to the mark. ...
Shyamnangar upazila one of the potential developing upazila of Satkhira district. Addressing social aspects is very important for any sorts of development effort. The best possible use of land resources; therefore, the socioeconomic aspects of Shyamnangar upazila have to be addressed to gain optimum economic benefits from agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and industrial sector. The socioeconomic transformation of this upazila significantly depends on the performance of the agricultural sector. Besides agriculture, fisheries, tourism, industry, weaving and livestock farming are also playing vital roles in the socioeconomic development of this upazila. Although this upazila has not yet been experienced in planned industrialization but, there are some small and medium industries which are contributing largely to the socioeconomic development. Over the last 10 years, the socioeconomic condition of the upazila is gradually rising. The growing of small & medium industries, business associated with agricultural products are the key element of socioeconomic growth of Shyamnagar. Over the last 10 years, the socioeconomic condition of the upazila is gradually rising. The growing of small & medium industries, business associated with agricultural products are the key element of socioeconomic growth of Shyamnagar.
... Farmers in the research area brought the majority of the carp seeds from private hatcheries. According to Sharif et al. (2015) [12] , common carp, grass carp, bighead carp, common carp, and Chinese major carp were the most common species produced in hatcheries. Even while government hatcheries produce high-quality seeds, there aren't enough of them to meet the demand for fish seeds. ...
... Farmers in the research area brought the majority of the carp seeds from private hatcheries. According to Sharif et al. (2015) [12] , common carp, grass carp, bighead carp, common carp, and Chinese major carp were the most common species produced in hatcheries. Even while government hatcheries produce high-quality seeds, there aren't enough of them to meet the demand for fish seeds. ...
... The current study found that, most of the fishermen had nuclear family, while rest were joint type of family. The study of Al-Asif and Habib, (2017) found that, around 66% fish farmers lived in joint families and 34% lived with separated families, while Sharif et al. (2015) showed, 86% of farmer and trader had nuclear family and rest of 14% had joint family in fishermen or fish trader of Jashore district. The current study found that, about 50% of the fishermen had small family with 3 to 4 members, followed by medium family and large family. ...
... Current study found that, all of the fishermen was Hindu, however study of Al-Asif and Habib (2017) found 12% Hindu population among fisher in Jashore district. While result of Sharif et al. (2015) suggested that, all the fisher were Muslim as the area was populated by Muslim community. Most of the fishermen had at least few decimals of land (2-12 decimals) and a small segment of the fishermen were found landless and they owned the government khas land. ...
... On the other hand a study from Sundarban mangrove forest suggedted that most (78%) of the fry collectors were landless . The current study indicated that, majority of fishermen had katcha house made of shon, paddy straw, bamboo and wood timbers, which were supported the result of Al-Asif and Habib (2017), , Al-Asif et al. (2015), Sharif et al. (2015), Hossain et al. (2016). The current study observed that, majority of latrines of the fishermen were earthen, while some tinshed and concrete latrines were also found. ...
The present study was conducted to know the biodiversity status and assess the existing livelihood conditions of the fishers of Habullah Baor at Bagherpara upazila, Jashore district from November 2017 to April 2018. Sixty fishermen were randomly selected for collecting data through a semi structured questionnaire. The current study discovered that there were 11 different fish species from six orders and seven families in the Habullah baor. All of the sampled fishermen were Hindu. About 25% of the fishermen was young aged, majority was middle aged and 25% was old aged group. A total of 75% of the fishermen had nuclear family and 25% families lived in joint family. Among the fishermen 85% had a few decimal of cultivable land and 15% were truly landless. Annual income of the respondents varied from 30,000 to 70,000 BDT with an average of 42,833 BDT. All fishers had access to drinking water from tube wells. Most of the fishers lived in katcha houses. About 15% of the fishers enjoyed electricity facilities in their home. Among the fishermen investigated, majority had earthen latrine, 20% used tin shed latrine, 8% used concrete latrine and a few of them 10% had no latrine. There were no modern medical facilities in the villages. The respondents had no alternate income sources during the dry season and at the time of ban period. The fishers as a whole are leading measurable life due to great financial hardship. Proper conservation and management measures can be taken to enhance the availability of fish fauna in Habullah baor, so that, the fishermen can harvest ample fish on sustainable basis.
... For planning, decision making, developing and implementation in fisheries sector and fisher's community, it is necessary to gather knowledge regarding the fish marketing system and socioeconomic condition of related people such as the fish retailers. Related works in this aspect are those of Zaman et al. (2006), Sultana and Thompson (2007), Ali et al. (2008), Asaduzzaman et al. (2010), Aktar et al. (2010, Ali et al. (2014), Sharif et al. (2015), Asif and Habib (2017) and Ali et al. (2017). ...
... Of them, 49% lived in semi pacca, 22% lived in pacca houses and rest 29% of the fish retailers lived in thatched houses (Fig. 1a). Similar observation was also reported by Sharif et al. (2015) where they found the fish retailers to live in three types of houses i.e. earthen, semi-pacca and pacca. ...
... The percentage of age distribution was as such, 40% of the retailers were below 45 years-the age of prime activity for human beings, 53% traders were 45-55 years of age-an active age category and 7% of the respondents were above 55 years (Fig. 1b). Asif and Habib (2017), Hossain et al. (2015) and Sharif et al. (2015) had also categorized them into three age groups, whereas Asaduzzaman et al. (2010) categorized them into four age groups. For most of the retailers, the occupation was whereas inherited, whereas for others it was a new occupation. ...
The study was carried out to survey the fresh and marine water fishes sold out in three markets of Chattagram city and socioeconomic condition of the fish retailers. Overall 29 fresh water and 24 marine water fish species were found to be sold in the three markets. Prices of fishes were higher in Kazirdewri Bazar followed by Riazuddin Bazar and Bohaddarhat Bazar. Data of fish retailers were collected through questionnaires in terms of age, income source, living standards, family size, financial facilities, literacy and education. Sole income came from fish business for 97% of the fish retailers, whilst 3% of the retailers did other business as well. Among 45 retailers interviewed, 40% were below 45 years, 53% were between 45-55 years and remaining 7% were above 55 years age. For coping with the business, 15% of the retailers were self-sufficient, 53% took loan from bank, whilst 32% took loan from local money lenders. Of the fish retailers, 34% was illiterate and 66% was literate, where 36% received up to primary level, 16% secondary level, 10% S.S.C and 4% H.S.C levels of education. In comparison with their education status their children were more educated (93%). Although their income was low, they tried to make their children educated, which is a good sign for our education sector. Transport cost, unhygienic market place, lack of sanitary facilities, poor ice-supply, exploitation by the middlemen, lack of proper management, lack of capital and the political disturbances were the common constraints of fish marketing. Necessary measures were recommended to overcome these problems. Bangladesh J. Zool. 49 (2): 277-288, 2021
... According to the BBS (2011) (BBS, 2011). These findings are also supported by some previous study from around the Bangladesh by Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district ; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; Hossain et al. (2015) in Dinajpur district ; in Satkhira district ; Rahaman et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; Sharif et al. (2015) in Jashore district; in Patuakhali district ; Sultana et al. (2015) Vaumik et al. (2017) in Lalmonirhat district; Razeim et al. (2017) in Mymensingh district; Hossain et al. (2017) in Brahmanbaria district; Islam et al. (2017) in Meherpur district; Asif and Habib (2017) in Jashore district; Adhikary et al. (2018a) in Noakhali district; Mondal et al. (2018a) in Chittagong coastal area; Mondal et al. (2018b) in Chittagong coastal area; Adhikary et al. (2018b) in Jashore district. Although the expansion of education sector seems to be slow during last 10 years; but above mentioned educational institutions, recently established some Private Schools, NGO operated Non-Formal Primary School and kindergartens are playing an important role for the promotion of education as well as the socio-economic development of Shyamnagar Upazila. ...
... These findings are also supported by some previous study from around the Bangladesh by Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district ; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district ; in Satkhira district ; Vaumik et al. (2017) in Lalmonirhat district; Islam et al. (2017) in Meherpur district; Asif and Habib (2017) in Jashore district. Sultana et al. (2015) in Patuakhali district; in Patuakhali district; Sharif et al. (2015) in Jashore district; Rahaman et al. (2015) in Jashore district; in Satkhira district; Hossain et al. (2015) in Dinajpur district; Asif et al. (2015) in Jashore district and Islam et al. (2014) in Jashore district. Subsistence agriculture tasks, Peddling, Firewood collection, Domestic maid, Paddy processing, Irrigation and Water management But their participation is not up to the mark. ...
Shyamnangar upazila one of the potential developing upazila of Satkhira district. Addressing social aspects is very important for any sorts of development effort. The best possible use of land resources; therefore, the socio-economic aspects of Shyamnangar upazila have to be addressed to gain optimum economic benefits from agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism and industrial sector. The socio-economic transformation of this upazila significantly depends on the performance of the agricultural sector. Besides agriculture, fisheries, tourism, industry, weaving and livestock farming are also playing vital roles in the socio-economic development of this upazila. Although this upazila has not yet been experienced in planned industrialization but, there are some small and medium industries which are contributing largely to the socio-economic development. Over the last 10 years, the socio-economic condition of the upazila is gradually rising. The growing of small & medium industries, business associated with agricultural products are the key element of socio-economic growth of Shyamnagar. Over the last 10 years, the socio-economic condition of the upazila is gradually rising. The growing of small & medium industries, business associated with agricultural products are the key element of socio-economic growth of Shyamnagar. Asian Australas. J. Food Saf. Secur. 2020, 4 (2), 31-40
... A slight growth in the production from both inland capture and marine fisheries was also noticed during the recent past years with some exceptions. Inland aquaculture of indigenous and exotic carp species as well as tilapia, pangus and koi expanded massively which is involved to change the socio-economic status of fish farmer in different part of rural Bangladesh [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]. Besides, new interest grew in farming of indigenous species like koi, shingh, magur, pabda, gulsha, mola etc. [2,17]. ...
The present study was conducted for a period of eight months from January 2019, to August 2019. The primary purpose of this study is to find out the number of aqua drugs shop and categorize the aqua drugs for fish health management in Noakhali sadar, Kabirhat and Begumganj upazila of Noakhali district. The main target groups were aqua drug sellers (aqua drug shops) and aqua drug representatives of pharmaceutical companies. Data were collected directly from aqua drug sellers and representatives in the study area. Totally 13 outlets were identified in the study areas, and all shops types were mixed, variety product such that animal feed and poultry product were also found in the study area. Aqua drugs and chemicals were classified into seven categories viz. aqua drugs available as Oxygen supplier, Growth Promoter, Antibiotics, Disinfectant, Insecticides, Probiotics, and Water Quality Management. In the study area, Timsen, Virex were mostly available as disinfectants. Aci-Ox and Oxymore were mostly used by the farmers as the oxygen supplier to increase dissolved oxygen level in the water body. Most of the farmers used Acimec 1% Oral solution, Rota Plus, Angreb as insecticides. Novamix-104, Renamycin were mostly available in the study area as antibiotics. Pond Life, Biopond, Pond care were the most available probiotics in the study area. Fish farmers and farm owners mostly used Pathonil, Plankton Grow, Megazeo Plus were for pond preparation and water quality management. Square Aquamix, Acimix Super Fish, Liquavit mainly were used as a growth promoter. Those drugs and chemicals were produced by the 13 pharmaceuticals companies. They provide details information about the purposes, dosages, duration and method of application of chemicals in the leaflet.
... In the study joint family was predominant which correspondents well with the findings of Ujjania andPatel (2011), Hossain et al. (2015), Sharif et al. (2015), Vaumik et al. (2017) and Zaman et al. (2017) also found the similar findings in their research. ...
The growth in inland sector of Gujarat is steady, though it has a vast production potential, particularly in inland fisheries (mainly reservoirs) and aquaculture. The sector has shown an average growth of only about 6 per cent over the five year plan period. There is a vast gap between demand and supply of fish and fish production which could be tackled by the application of diversified farming technologies supported by effective extension measures. To understand the socio-economic status, current farming practices and the existing adoption gap with respect to the available technical knowhow, an adoption gap survey and analysis was performed in the Navsari district of Gujarat State. The result of study shows that majority (48.15 %) of respondents were young (up to 30 years age group), 60.19 % of them have secondary to college level of education. More than half (52.00 %) had joint family system with 5-7 members in family. More than three fifth (66.67 %) had pond size above 6 ha. for their profession and have membership in one organization. Regarding their occupation, 39.81 % doing labor work with fish farming followed by fish farming + service (35.19 %) and fish farming + Agriculture (25.00 %). It is also observed that 71.30 % of respondents heaving low level of knowledge of aquaculture practices, About more than three fourth (75.92 %) of the respondents were framed in low level of adoption category and the highest adoption gap (95.35 %) was observed in fish species composition ratio and 85.19 % of respondents responded that information on the proper scientific cultivation practices are not available easily which is considered as the major constraint. To strengthen the fish farmers’ community of the region, the strategies like development of infrastructure facilities like establishment of hatcheries, feed mill at taluka level alongwith establishment of marketing channels, and efficient methodologies for transfer of technology and establishment of demonstration models are advised.
... The cultured fishes were Rui, Catla, Pangus, Tilapia, Koi, Sarputi, common carp, Mrigal and Magur in Jamalpur and Sherpur district. Faruk et al. (2008) observed that the farmer interviewed were male with an average age of 37 years and the average family size 6; another few study in different place of Bangladesh showed the similar results (Islam et al., 2014;Asif et al., 2015;Hossain et al., 2015;Islam et al., 2015;Sharif et al., 2015;Sultana et al., 2015;Ali et al., 2016;Hossain et al., 2016;Vaumik et al., 2017;Razeim et al., 2017;Zaman et al., 2017;Islam et al., 2017;Habib, 2017 Adhikary et al., 2018a;Mondal et al., 2018a;Mondal et al., 2018b;Adhikary et al., 2018b). But in this study, the interviewed age 34 years old and their average. ...
The present experiment was conducted in order to investigate the use of agrochemicals in freshwater aquaculture with emphasis on fish health management. The selected area was Mahespur upazila under Jhenaidah district and the study duration was six months. The main group was fifty fish farmers and the data were collected through interview with fish farmers and key informants (chemical seller). Ten categories of chemicals were identified that are used by fish farmers for various purposes such as pond preparation, water quality management, controlling diseases, supplying oxygen, killing fish predators, Ten pharmaceutical companies were found to provide the agrochemicals to fulfill the farmers need. These companies are Novartis
... It is therefore of great importance to the fish farmers to utilize their investments in feed as optimal as possible. Different NGOs and Extension Agencies working for aquaculture extension in Bangladesh are interested to know about the nutritive value of commercial fish feed of Bangladesh Islam et al., 2014;Asif et al., 2015;Islam et al., 2015;Rahaman et al., 2015;Sharif et al., 2015;Sultana et al., 2015;Hossain et al., 2016b;Vaumik et al., 2017;Razeim et al., 2017;Islam et al., 2017a;Asif and Habib, 2017;Hossain et al., 2018;Mondal et al., 2018 andAdhikary et al., 2018;). Government has a legal legislation but still has very less or no control over feed industries of Bangladesh. ...
An experiment was carried out to comparative analysis of nutritional quality of different fish feed from different feed dealers and industries in greater Noakhali region and to compare the values with those provided by the manufacturers. The feed samples were collected from different feed industries and dealer's shop of these region. Feed samples were collected during 10 August to 5 September, 2016. The collected feed samples were stored and analyzed in the Fish Nutrition Laboratory of the Department of Aquaculture in the Faculty of Fisheries, Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh for proximate composition (moisture, ash, crude protein, crude lipid, crude fiber, carbohydrate) following standard methods. Results showed that there was significant variation between analyzed and company provided nutritive values of different feeds. Some feed samples have low moisture level (difference 0.7 to 3.3%). Ash content of the experimental samples also show a variety of results compared to their labeled composition. Only some feed have more values to the company provided values, such as, Mega starter (12.13%) and Bengal grower (12.75) proportion with 12%. Some feed contains more difference range of 6.01% more than labeled values is RP feed (20.01%). Maximum feed samples had lower crude protein (difference 0.05 to 4.65%) than the company provided protein values. However, only crude protein of Bengal finisher (29.95%) and Aftab grower (28.07%) feeds were found to be almost same to the company provided nutritive values (30% and 28%). The lipid, ash and carbohydrates contents of the experimental samples also have a difference range. The highest lipid values are available in Provita starter (9.76%) and lowest values containing feed Setu grower (4.33%). The highest carbohydrates content in the feed Provita starter (36.84%). The findings of this study demonstrated that low quality commercial fish feeds were supplied to the fish farmers by majority of feed companies. Therefore, the study will generate some information to the farmers which will help to choose the best feed for their aquaculture production.
