Farm Ponds Research Articles

Investigating the influence of integrated landscape connectivity on water dissolved organic carbon variations in farm pond catchments of subtropical southern China

The landscape connectivity in farm pond catchments leads to complex hydrologic and biogeochemical processes, which is important to the carbon cycle of the watershed. However, little attention has been paid to analyzing the influence of landscape connectivity on water dissolved organic carbon (DOC) content in farm pond catchments. In this study, we developed an integrated landscape connectivity framework that encompasses landscape connectivity metrics, graph theory connectivity indices, and spatial distance. And the graph theory connectivity indices were constructed based on the modified resistance surface using a function that integrated landscape development intensity, slope, and livestock density. Using DOC content data from 86 farm ponds monitored between June 2017 and May 2018. The results demonstrated that the average water DOC content in farm ponds was higher during the dry season (5.35 ± 2.03 mg/L) compared to the wet season (4.27 ± 1.40 mg/L). The individual effects of landscape connectivity metrics and graph theory connectivity indices on DOC content were more prominent during the dry season, while the spatial distance had a more significant influence in the wet season. The interactive effects of determinant variables had a more substantial influence on pond water DOC content than their individual effects during both wet and dry seasons. The interactive effect variation ratio (IEVR) of all variables was positive in both seasons (0.143–0.777). Combining landscape connectivity metrics, graph theory connectivity indices, and spatial distance (22.0–24.3%) improved the interpretation of DOC content in comparison to using separate (0.4–12.1%) or paired variables (0.3–19.3%). Our findings suggest that integrated landscape connectivity is necessary to further understand the role of ponds in the organic carbon cycling of surface water. These strategies should not only focus on landscape connectivity metrics, but also consider the influences of graph theory connectivity indices and spatial distance in farm pond catchments.

Effect of Land Area, Production Amount, Cost and Price on the Income of Vaname Shrimp Pond Farmers in Malaha Village, Samaturu District, Kolaka Regency

This study aims to determine the effect of land area, amount of production, cost and price partially and simultaneously on the income of vaname shrimp pond farmers in Malaha Village, Samaturu District, Kolaka Regency. This research method uses quantitative methods and data analysis methods using multiple linear regression analysis. The results of the study in the partial test showed that Land Area had a positive and partially significant effect on the Income of Pond Farmers with a value of Tcalculate (5,154) > Ttable (2,030), Total Production had a positive and significant partial effect on the Income of Pond Farmers with a value of Tcalculate (8,802) > Ttable (2,030), Cost had a negative and partially significant effect on the Income of Pond Farmers with a value of Tcalculate (2,837) > Ttable (2,030), and Price has a positive and partially significant effect on the Income of Pond Farmers with the value of Tcalculate (3,094) > Ttable (2,030). Meanwhile, the simultaneous test shows that Land Area, Production Amount, Cost, and Price have a significant effect simultaneously or together on the Income of Pond Farmers with a value of Fcalculate (119.172) > Ftable (2.63).

Ektobakteri Pada Ikan Nila (Oreocromis niloticus) Di Desa Lihung Kecamatan Karang Intan Kabupaten Banjar Propinsi Kalimantan Selatan

Intensive cultivation often risks the emergence of disease, this is because in intensive cultivation tilapia are kept with high stocking densities and intensive use of feed, which causes a decrease in water quality which in turn can trigger the emergence of disease. Fish diseases arise due to an imbalance between fish as gills of pathogens/microorganisms that carry disease, and the environment. The fish's defense system can be disrupted due to environmental changes and the development of pathogens in a cultivation container. This research aims to find out whether there are ectobacteria in tilapia fish in fish farming ponds in Lihung Village. The results of the research will make it easier to provide information about sick fish and how to deal with disease in the environment of fish cultivating ponds that are attacked by ectobacteria. The research was carried out for 10 days, 4–14 March 2023 at the KIPM Banjarmasin Laboratory, starting from taking test fish samples, necropsy, microscopic examination, as well as the types of ectobacteria found in tilapia seeds taken from fish farming ponds. Necropsy activities are carried out by weighing the weight of the test fish, checking the completeness of the fish's body organs and checking the body of the fish that will be observed. All samples of the test fish are weighed according to the required standard of at least 10 grams with a fish body weight of 50 grams, for completeness. body organs of all test fish samples are complete. From the sample results, it was found that there were 2 bacteria that attacked Tilapia fish in Lihung Village, namely Aeromonas sp. and Proteus sp bacteria

Terminalia catappa leaf solution: an eco-friendly approach to managing color, algae, and microbial activity in aquaculture systems

The sustainable advancement of aquaculture is critically tied to water quality in farming ponds, given its profound influence on the quality, productivity, and yield of aquaculture products. Although traditional water treatment methods are commonly used, there’s an emerging trend towards exploring economical, natural solutions. This study delves into the potential of Terminalia catappa leaf solution as an innovative means for improving water quality in tilapia farming ponds. Our methodology focused on assessing various leaf extract concentrations, specifically from 0.025% to 0.25%, to determine its efficacy in controlling algae growth. Daily evaluations were conducted, emphasizing key water quality indicators such as TKN, P, COD, TSS, color, and turbidity. The findings underscored the extract’s capability in managing algae proliferation. Importantly, a dosage of 0.2 ml of extract per liter of water emerged as the most potent concentration, effectively maintaining desired water quality over a 10-day span.

Optimising Empowerment of Fostered Villages for Increased Income of Tambak Farmers in Bulu Cindea Village

The increase in salt imports by the Indonesian government should prompt coastal communities endowed with extensive marine resources to improve their salt production, subsequently catering to the demands of the industrial sector. The primary objective of the target village empowerment program is to assess the impact of implementing geomembrane technology on the augmentation of revenue among salt producers residing in Bulu Cindea Village, located in the Pangkep Regency. The present study employed descriptive analysis and income analysis methodologies. Descriptive analysis offers a more accurate depiction of the indigenous knowledge and practices used by salt pond producers. The examination of income assesses the earnings of salt pond farmers about implementing the PDB program. The present study examined the potential enhancement of pond farmers’ income through implementing the PDB program. This was accomplished by analyzing variance, followed by a t-test, to assess the impact of salt farmers’ income on adopting geomembrane technology. The results revealed a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) between salt farmers’ income before and after the utilization of geomembrane technology, indicating a positive effect on their overall income. The findings suggest that implementing the PDB program, specifically through geomembrane technology, can enhance the socioeconomic conditions of salt producers residing in Bulu Cindea Village.

Monitoring the distribution of phytoplankton in vannamei shrimp cultivation in intensive system, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia

The increase in Vannamei shrimp farming is closely related to an increase in the demand for shrimp feed. At present there are many technological developments in cultivating natural feed. The natural feed here refers to plankton which can be used as natural food for every organism of larvae in waters. Conditions in water will affect the distribution pattern of phytoplankton either horizontally or vertically. As a result, it affects the abundance of phytoplankton and subsequently also affects the value of the main productivity. The purpose of study is to find out the cultivation process and to find out the types of plankton that exist in Vannamei shrimp farming ponds. Plankton observations were carried out directly with the help of a microscope and haemocytometer, while the measurement of water quality using each instrument had been prepared for each parameter. The results of plankton observations found species of Chaetoceros sp., Oocystis sp., Oscillatoria sp. and Cyclotella sp. while the water quality measurements obtained temperature (29-31°C); DO during the day (7.6-9.5 ppm) and at night (4.0-4.6 ppm); pH in the morning (7.8-8, 5) and daylight (8.1-9.0); and salinity 26-27 ppt. The application of probiotics used carbon sources derived from molasses and katul.

Bacterial contamination from selected catfish pond farm and its susceptibility to antimicrobial agents

Bacterial contamination from selected catfish pond farm and its susceptibility to antimicrobial agents

Development of nano titanium dioxide modified carbon paste electrode for determination of chloramphenicol in vaname shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) pond water by cyclic voltammetry

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic that has activity against aerobic, anaerobic, and fungal bacteria and is often used in vaname shrimp farming pond water. Behind its usefulness, chloramphenicol has side effects for health, such as aplastic anemia, bone marrow suppression, stomach intestinal disorders, and optical and peripheral neuropathy. This study aims to determine the ability of carbon paste electrodes modified with nano titanium dioxide to detect chloramphenicol levels in vaname shrimp pond water by cyclic voltammetry. This research has successfully made an electrochemical sensor as a nano titanium dioxide-modified carbon paste electrode to detect chloramphenicol in vaname shrimp pond water samples. Nano titanium dioxide used as a modifier in carbon paste electrodes was characterized by XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) and FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared), while the study of electrochemical characteristics using cyclic voltammetry method. The electrochemical sensor that has been made is a nano titanium dioxide-modified carbon paste electrode that can detect chloramphenicol in vaname shrimp pond water using the cyclic voltammetry method.

PARASITIC DISEASES OF FISH IN THE CONDITIONS OF FARMING PONDS OF "AQVAREST" AND "AQUACITY" LLC IN THE ODESSA REGION

The article provides data on the spread of parasitic diseases in carp and grass carp in the farming ponds of Aqvarest LLC and Aquacity LLC of the Odesa region. Fish diseases are registered both in natural reservoirs and in fish farms, as a result of which the growth rates, reproductive capacity, marketability of fish decrease, quality indicators and biological value deteriorate; in addition, mass kills of fish may occur. The causes of diseases can be both non-contagious (adverse environmental conditions) and contagious (viruses, bacteria, parasitic diseases). Thus, constant monitoring of fish parasitofauna in pond farms of Ukraine is necessary, since the study of patterns of occurrence and spread of fish diseases, forecasting of these diseases affects the effectiveness of aquaculture breeding and preservation of fish products.&#x0D; The purpose of the work was to monitor parasitic diseases in carp and white amur in the farming ponds of Aqvarest LLC and Aquacity LLC of the Odesa region.&#x0D; During the parasitological examination of this year's and two-year-old carp and white amur in the ponds of LLC "Aqvarest" and LLC "Aquasti" of Odesa region, five diseases were diagnosed, the causative agents of which were: Gyrodastylus birmani, Dactylogyrus vastator, Khavia sinensis, Caryophyllaeus fimbriceps and Philometroides lusiana.&#x0D; Gyrodastylus birmani and Caryophyllaeus fimbriceps were recorded the most in the deep pond of "Aqvarest" LLC with the extent of invasion of 25.7%, in two-year-old carp and two-year-old white amur - 21.4%. In the shallow reservoir of "Aquacity" LLC, Gyrodastylus birmani (31.4%) and Caryophyllaeus fimbriceps (25.7%) were most recorded in two-year-old carp, and in two-year-old white amur Khavia sinensis (28.5%) and Caryophyllaeus fimbriceps (32.1 %).&#x0D; The intensity of infestation with cestodoses (caviasis and caryophyllosis), as well as nematodes (phyllometroidosis) was low, 1-2 or 3-4 specimen for fish, and clinical manifestations of the disease were not always recorded. However, the presence of these pathogens in the fauna represents a significant danger for the development of commercial fish species, namely carp and white carp.

Social Entrepreunership In Fish Farming

Entrepreneurship plays an important role in the economy as it facilitates the production of goods and services and job creation. The agriculture sector including fish farming is one of the main livelihood sources for the community and has potential for growth through entrepreneurship programs. However, there are several obstacles in achieving this goal, such as the low level of community education and knowledge as well as limited social networking access. The fishing pond farmers in Kalanganyar Village, Sedati Sub-district, Sidoarjo Regency face similar challenges with additional complexity from external barriers such as fluctuating operational costs for fish farming. This economically causes fishing pond farmers to only be able to utilize their ponds for a single source of main income and have not been able to utilize it to find alternative income sources. These challenges hinder the development of programs to improve the economic conditions of fishing pond farmers. An approach that could address these problems is social entrepreneurship focusing on increasing collaboration between fishing pond farmers and the surrounding community. Cooperation plays an important role in economic growth by facilitating business expansion. Cooperation becomes a core component in the planning and implementation process by involving fishing pond farmers and the community as active participants. The fields of cooperation need to be developed to increase the welfare of the community.

Using Geographic Information Systems and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Determine Appropriate Locations for Rainwater Harvesting in Erbil Province, Iraq

Water scarcity is a prominent consequence of global climate change, presenting a significant challenge to the livelihoods of wide parts of the world, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. This study focuses on Erbil Province in Iraq, where the dual effects of climate change and human activity have significantly depleted water resources in the past two decades. To address this challenge, rainwater harvesting (RWH) is explored as a viable solution. The purpose of this study is to make a suitability zone map that divides the study area into several classes based on the features of each area and its ability to collect rainwater. The map will then be used to find the best place to build different RWH structures. Seven different layers are used to make the RWH suitability zone map: rainfall, runoff, land use/cover (LU/LC), soil texture, slope, drainage density, and the Topographic Wetness Index (TWI). Each layer was assigned specific weights through the Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), considering its relevance to RWH. Results revealed four suitability classes: very highly suitable 1583.25 km2 (10.67%), highly suitable 4968.55 km2 (33.49%), moderately suitable 5295.65 km2 (35.69%), and lowly suitable 2989.66 km2 (20.15%). Notably, the suitability map highlights the northern and central regions as particularly suitable for RWH. Furthermore, the study suggested three suitable locations for constructing medium dams, six for check dams, and twenty-seven for farm ponds, according to the requirements of each type. These findings provide valuable insights for the strategic planning and effective management of water resources in the study area, offering potential solutions to the pressing challenges of water scarcity.

Perceptions of Ecosystem Services and Bonds with Nature: The Case of Fish-Farming Ponds in France

Recent studies have shown the importance of relationships with nature, emotions felt, forms of attachment, and experience of nature on conservation motivations. They have proposed characterizing relational values based on these complex interactions with ecosystems. We analyzed these links for ecosystem services (ESs) associated with fish farming ponds. The analysis was based on an online survey conducted on mainland France. We identified the types of pro-environmental profiles and investigated the determinants of pro-environmental behaviors. We analyzed the types of services prioritized according to individual profiles and the factors determining sensitivity. We distinguish between individual ESs that are more hedonic in nature, and regulating or heritage cultural ESs that refer to collective motivations rather linked to eudaimonic well-being. The results highlight the importance of factors related to eudaimonic well-being, which help integrate the role of ethical values and commitment to conservation. The modeling shows little influence of the usual sociodemographic variables and the strong significance of variables considering the knowledge and familiarity with these ecosystems and the pro-environment commitment, which refers to eudaimonic well-being. These results allow us to discuss the specificities of awareness-raising policies, which imply a rationale for active citizenship.

Impact of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana Watershed Projects on Cultivable Lands in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India

Aim: This study was taken up to investigate the usefulness of Remote Sensing &amp; GIS tools for the evaluation of fourteen watershed projects implemented under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) project in East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh.&#x0D; Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted by Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Andhra Pradesh 2009 to 2022.&#x0D; Methodology: High-resolution data like Resourcesat-2, Linear Imaging and Self Scanning-IV (LISS-IV) of 2011 (pre-treatment) and 2016 (post-treatment) were used in this project to measure the changes in land use/land cover and biomass during the project period (2011-16). Due to the implementation of the watershed developmental activities, an additional area of 11417 ha has been brought under cultivation.&#x0D; Results: The fallow land area decreased by 3686.12 Ha (24.12%) which is attributed to dense and open vegetation categories. The output of the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index classification indicates the increase in dense vegetation by 9804.05 ha, which indicates there is an improvement in the open vegetation category due to the reclamation of fallow land.&#x0D; Conclusion: This study reveals that an additional area of 126.88 ha (12.80%) increased under water bodies and 3686.12 ha wasteland converted to cultivable land due to the construction of farm ponds, percolation tanks and check dams. This area is attributed to cropland and plantations.

Peningkatan Pemahaman Masyarakat dalam Membangun Konservasi Mangrove di Segara Anakan Cilacap

Communities in the Segara Anakan Lagoon area of Cilacap still do not firmly understand the services of mangrove ecosystems and the impacts that will occur due to the loss and destruction of mangrove ecosystems for people's lives, the sustainability of community economic activities, and the existence of habitat organisms in Segara Anakan. For this reason, it is necessary to conduct socialisation activities on the importance of mangrove ecosystems to maintain their ecosystem services through mangrove conservation activities. This activity was attended by fishermen, stakeholders, boat drivers, kerrang collectors, pond farmers, nipah craftsmen, nifah sugar makers, and so on. The socialisation resulted in an increased understanding of the importance of mangroves, mangrove ecosystem services, and the impacts that will occur if mangroves are damaged. For this reason, the community is also willing to conserve and rehabilitate mangrove ecosystems in Segara Anakan.

Impact of Krishi Bhagya Yojana (KBY) Farm Pond Technology on Semi-Arid Farmers in North Eastern Transition Zone of Karnataka State in India

Efficient water management through farm pond technology is a great initiative by Krishi Bhagya Yojana scheme in 2015. Out of 240 sample farmers, about 180 farmers are adopters and 60 are non adopters of farm pond technology in Bidar and Gulbarga districts of Karnataka. Majority of farmers prefer farm pond of size 30 m × 30 m × 3 m as during Kharif season with storage capacity of 2700 cubic metric which is able to irrigate 1.5 ha land area .Through analysis, it is found that, the cropping intensity was increased to 225 per cent from 203.75 which accounts 9.47 per cent change to that of the base year. The percent change in area under rabicrops was relatively more when compared with farm ponds which directly increase their income by sale of crops in market. The number of migrating people decreased from six to three persons after adoption of KBY by the beneficiary farmers. The most influencing factors in adoption of farm pond technology by farmers are access to rural credit, diffusion of information and adoption of high value crops.

Optimized Pond Structure for Catfish Farming as a Permanent Revenue Source of Ahmad Dahlan Muhammadiyah Reformatory

This community service activity was conducted in accordance with the problems faced by the reformatory, i.e. lack of revenue source to fund its regular activities, and aims to providing catfish farming ponds which can be used for life skill training medium for reformatory students and a permanent source of income for the reformatory. Having had this ponds the reformatory has an additional permanent revenue source, in addition, the ponds was constructed by optimizing the potential mechanical properties of the material being used. The methods used include object observation, interviews with reformatory management, technical guidance, and catfish farming practices. The result of this activity is the availability of three tarpaulin catfish ponds measuring 3 ´ 2 m2 each which can be used by the reformatory students as a medium for life skills training. The time for putting baby fish into the three ponds was scheduled in different times so that the harvest time would also be different such that market oversupply can be avoided. During the farming period, the reformatory students were very enthusiastic in feeding and monitoring the condition of the pond water and the growth of the catfish, so that catfish farming could run as expected. The first harvest was partly consumed and the other was sold to the local market.

Application of Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) for Bioremediation of Ammonia

Ammonia is a poisonous compound that can harm fish. Fish feed and manure are the primary sources of ammonia in catfish farming ponds. High concentrations of ammonia can cause death. Therefore, it is necessary to control the presence of ammonia to minimize the potential for fish mortality. Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) is a technology that can help with ammonia bioremediation. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) in reducing ammonia. The research method used is an experimental research method with qualitative descriptive analysis. The research was conducted on a laboratory scale using a dual-chamber Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) reactor connected using a salt bridge. This research was conducted with variations in the use of sticky media, including without media, with bioball, and with bioring media. The results showed that the percentage of ammonia reduction in each treatment was 94.52%, 98.09%, and 99.28%. From this research, it can be concluded that Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC) are effective in reducing ammonia.

Feasibility of Water Quality from Treated Domestic Wastewater Effluent in Bojongsoang WTTP, Bandung District for Fish Farming

Bojongsoang Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTTP) is a place for processing wastewater in domestic activities in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia before being released into the aquatic environment. This study aims to determine the feasibility of water quality from domestic wastewater treatment for fish farming activities at the Bojongsoang WTTP in January - June 2023. The survey method was used with purposive sampling technique and conducted at five research stations with two replicates. The efficiency of reducing sewage treatment at the Bojongsoang WTTP is able to reduce the BOD5 value by 73%, reduce ammonia by 66%, reduce TSS by 38%, increase DO by 75% and the temperature and pH parameters are stable as expected. The results of testing six water quality parameters from processed domestic wastewater at the Bojongsoang WTTP, some ponds are at high levels and exceed water quality standards. So that it is not suitable if it is used as a fish farming pond that will be consumed or traded. The performance of each WTTP treatment pond is not yet optimal in accordance with the aims and objectives of wastewater treatment (WTTP), namely to reduce (eliminate) polluting substances so that they can be used for agricultural and fishery needs.

Assessing the Impact of Rural Multifunctionality on Non-Point Source Pollution: A Case Study of Typical Hilly Watershed, China

In the context of rural development and transformation, it is crucial to identify the impact of rural multifunctionality on non-point source (NPS) pollution. This study applies the Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT), geographical detector, and principal component analysis in Liyang, a typical hilly subbasin in China, in order to assess the rural multifunctional development that influences the spatial differentiation of NPS pollution and detect the interactive effects of rural multifunctionality. The R2 and NSE demonstrated that the calibrated SWAT model successfully simulated NPS pollution in Liyang. The village scale was identified as the optimal research scale for examining the rural multifunctional development on NPS pollution distribution. The rural multifunctional indicators, such as the proportion of vegetable farming, sowing area, and grain farming, would influence NPS distribution. The number of family farming cooperatives, the area of pond farming, and the nature reserves area were also significant. The rural multifunctionality in Liyang could be classified into five categories: grain production, mixed agriculture, ecological conservation, leisure tourism, and industry and business function. The superposition of rural multifunctionality has a strengthening effect on NPS pollution, especially when the ecological conservation function is combined with the grain production or modern agriculture function. The study could provide NPS pollution control strategies for policymaking in rural multifunctional development.

Analysis of the Realization of the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget in Increasing the Development of Coastal Areas in the Kulon Progo Regency Area

Kulon Progo Regency has the potential to improve coastal areas, but because of the impact of evictions on airport construction it has an impact on the lives of pond farmers. The shift in land use causes a shift in people's lives and economic activities. This requires government support in implementing decentralization to improve the quality of coastal area communities and development that can benefit the community and increase regional income. Research Method The type of research used in the research is a descriptive method with a qualitative approach. The focus of this research is: regional financial planning and implementation, responsibility for responsibility and financial reports, asset management in planning, implementation and supervision of regional assets. Problems become obstacles in financial management and supporting factors. The government provides input to encourage people to take advantage of business opportunities in coastal areas. Government support is very necessary to support social and economic disparities. It is hoped that APBD assistance will be able to help, carry out programs that have been determined by the Forestry and Maritime Service government. The APBD distributed must remain targeted to develop sustainably so that the community can support the economy to meet their daily needs