The long-range objective of an aquaculture extension system is to help the rural fish farmers to reduce their desperate state of poverty through augmenting fish production. The study was conducted to understand the present situation of fisheries extension and to make a policy recommendations for the development of fisheries extension...
In Bangladesh aquaculture has developed mainly as a rural activity integrated into existing farming systems. Rural aquaculture has made significant contributions to the alleviation of poverty. Rural pond fish farming products can be treated as a commodity, which can be traded for cash or essential household items, both of which...
Bangladesh being a lowland country have rich water resources in and around the country. The total fish production in 1998-99 was 1552 thousands tonnes of which 80% were from inland fisheries and 20% from marine sources. Major portion (97%) of the total harvested fish is marketed internally for domestic consumption....
Fish is the main animal source of protein for the people of Bangladesh. As a principal source of protein, the per capita production of fish is declining. The present study highlights the development of pond fish production through grassroots level organization. The study was conducted in rural areas of Bangladesh....