Fish Farming Community Research Articles

Edukasi Budidaya dan Pemanfaatan Azolla Melalui Komunitas Azo.co dengan Pendekatan Partisipatif

Azolla is beneficial for sustainable farming as a feed source, biofertilizer, and phytoremediator. This plant is potentially produced in Temuguruh Village, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java, which has a youth organization whose members have an average of 20 hours of free time per week. This community service program aims to educate the youths in Temuguruh Village regarding the utilization and cultivation of Azolla, which may help them to be more productive. This program applied the participatory approach and participatory communication, encouraging the youths (as the partners of this program) to be more proactive in participating in this program by using a community as a media outlet, namely Azo.co. This program develops the skills of the Azo.co members in the cultivation, utilization, and marketing of Azolla. Furthermore, the participatory approach and communication encourage Azo.co members to actively participate in learning within the community. Azo.co may follow up this program by partnering with other local communities, such as the fish farming community (Kelompok Pembudidaya Ikan).

Social Mapping of Fish Farming Communities in Cikancung Village, Cikancung District, Bandung Regency

This study aims to compile a social mapping of fish farming communities and social factors that influence fishery development in cikancung village, cikancung district, bandung regency. This research method is a survey method. This research was carried out from july 2023 – august 2023 in cikancung village. The data required is qualitative data, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through interviews and questionnaires with fish farmers in cikancung village, while secondary data was obtained through documents from the cikancung village government and the food and fisheries security service, bandung regency, west java. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The data analysis method in this research is qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the social conditions of the cultivators were in the productive age with a secondary education level. Livelihoods as fish cultivators are sidelines. Most of the fish farming business is carried out by men, while women play a role in domestic activities. The social stratification of the cultivating community is at the lower strata, namely as ordinary people. Social factors that hinder cultivators in developing their business are uneven levels of education, lack of counseling, and cultivation as a side livelihood. There is a need for ongoing research regarding socio-economic mapping By using variables and other methods to monitor What are the social and economic conditions of the fish farming community in Cikancung village, cikancung district, bandung regency and also There needs to be more intensive outreach and training activities To fish farmers in cikancung village so that business activities are carried out Implemented can be more advanced and developed.

Economic Mapping of Fish Farming Communities in Cikancung Village, Cikancung District, Bandung Regency

This research aims to compile economic mapping of fish farming communities and the economic factors that influence fisheries development in cikancung village, cikancung district, bandung regency. This research method is a survey method. This research was carried out from july 2023 – aug 2023 in cikancung village. The data required is qualitative data, namely primary data and secondary data. Primary data was obtained through interviews and questionnaires to fish cultivators in cikancung village, while secondary data was obtained through documents from the cikancung village government and the food security and fisheries office of bandung regency, west java. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The data analysis method in this study is a qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the economic conditions of most cultivators had income in the low category, namely less than idr 5,000,000 per month. The average value of the productivity of fish farming is 0.6 kg/year/m2. The economic factors that hinder cultivators are the lack of capital and the reduced area of ​​cultivator land. There is a need for ongoing research regarding economic mapping by using variables and other methods to monitor What are economic conditions of the fish farming community in Cikancung village, cikancung district, bandung regency and also there needs to be more intensive outreach and training activities To fish farmers in cikancung village so that business activities are carried out Implemented can be more advanced and developed.

Socio-Economic Profile of Fish Farmer at Panchayat Level of Kawardha District, Chhattisgarh

The socio-economic basis study serves as a fundamental precursor essential for initiating or advancing any development endeavour. In order to gain insights into the socio-economic status of fish farmers at the grassroots level in the Kawardha region, Chhattisgarh, an extensive survey was undertaken. This survey entailed the random selection of twenty-one fish farmers from two distinct panchayats, who were subsequently interviewed in person utilizing a meticulously crafted and pre-tested structured schedule. Over a duration of two months, comprehensive data pertaining to various socio-economic indicators were meticulously collected from the fish farming community. The study meticulously examined and presented a myriad of socio-economic factors, encompassing family demographics such as size and age group, educational background, occupational status, expertise in fish farming, preferred methods of fish culture, utilization of fish feed, familiarity with fish diseases, family structure, housing conditions, pond dimensions, and sources of financial backing. The findings of the study underscored the critical importance of comprehending the socio-economic profiles of fish farmers in driving the progress of aquaculture enterprises. The focus was primarily directed towards elucidating the existing circumstances and challenges faced by fish farmers, with the intent of furnishing valuable insights to inform future governmental and non-governmental initiatives aimed at bolstering the welfare and productivity of the fish farming sector.

PENGEMBANGAN BUDIDAYA IKAN GURAME SEBAGAI WAHANA LAPANGAN KERJA BARU DI DESA MLARAS SUMOBITO JOMBANG

The management of fisheries economic activities is an integral part of agricultural businesses and cannot be separated. One of the obstacles faced is the lack of management in gourami fish farming, so that many farmers cannot develop their business. The purpose of this community service programme (PKM) is to provide training to village youth so that the Mlaras community can be more independent. Participants in this PKM activity are youth from Mlaras village in the Mitra area who have the drive and ambition to improve their situation and create new economic ventures. The challenges faced are the lack of knowledge and skills among the youth in Mlaras village regarding the management of carp farming, especially in tarpaulin ponds, and regarding aquaculture business planning, in addition to good aquaculture technology, such as feed distribution management, has not been widely adopted by the community. This activity uses a direct approach by involving members of the fish farming community in the Partner area. Activities are carried out through theoretical counselling, hands-on practice, and mentoring in the field to provide access to the community to real knowledge and experience. The positive impact resulting from this PKM activity is that participants gain knowledge and skills related to fish breeding management.

Implementation Corporate Social Responsibility Based on the Perspective of the Fish Farming Community Empowerment Model

This study aims to analyze the implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) conducted by PT. Multi Dimensi Kreasi (MDK) in the fish farming empowerment program in the Bokesan Village, Sindumartani Village, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The research method is qualitative. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, snow ball sampling, and Forum Group Discussion (FGD). Data collection techniques: interviews, observation, and documentation. Data validation technique: method and source triangulation. The data analysis technique uses an interactive model. The results of the study concluded that the model of fish farmer empowerment through CSR PT. MDK is carried out in the following ways: (a) Intensification of aquaculture with MBG innovation; (b) Stages of empowerment, including: awareness, capacity, and empowerment.

PEMBUATAN KERAMBA FLOATING CAGE PADA DAERAH RAWAN BANJIR ROB DI PESISIR PEKALONGAN

<p>Floating net cages are models of aquaculture cages for fish cultivation that are adaptable to the phenomenon of flooding and tidal waves. The purpose of this social service is to create a model of floating cages that can be used as a pond for fish cultivation in areas prone to tidal flooding. The method used in the implementation of this social service program is active participation and mentoring which is carried out gradually and periodically to groups of aquaculturist in Jeruksari Village, Pekalongan Regency. The results of this program show that all service activities starting from counseling sessions, mentoring (shopping materials and making cages), to monitoring when the cultivation period goes very smoothly and the aquaculturist partner groups are also quite enthusiastic about participating. The floating cages made from this program are made from cheap and easily available materials in the surrounding environment, such as bamboo, fishing nets, used floating cans, ropes, and stone weights. Based on the implementation of this program, it can be said that the fish farming community in Jeruksari Village is actually able to create practical examples of floating cage models that can be used as a pond for fish cultivation in areas prone to flooding and tidal flooding.</p><strong>Keywords : </strong>fish cultivation, cage, model, mentoring, counseling.

Social vulnerability of coastal fish farming community to tidal (Rob) flooding: a case study from Indramayu, Indonesia

Climate-related disasters increasingly threaten over one-third of the global population, specifical communities within 100 km of coastal zones. Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago with the second-longest coastline, faces tidal (Rob) flooding from high tides, land subsidence, and sea-level rise. This study assess fish farmers’ vulnerability to Rob flooding in Java’s Indramayu District. Our Social Vulnerability Index (SoVI)’s development involved 150 questionnaires, focus group discussion, and key-informant interviews between 16 and 20 October 2019. It found a high vulnerability, a SoVI score of + 1.76 comprising nine principal components (PCs): external support and government mitigation, local knowledge, income, expenditure, family size, seasonal-expenditure, education, experience, and ethnicity. Contributing to ‘vulnerability’ and ‘resilience’ concepts, it highlights community memory of repeated disasters and its impact on local adaptive capacity. Findings inform policymakers to address the PCs influencing vulnerability, including critically-needed livelihood support and early-warning systems relevant to the country’s 12,000 + coastal-villages and developing countries where over 90% of fishermen live.

Wetland degradation of a ramsar site: A study of East Kolkata wetlands of West Bengal, India

Wetlands provide various ecological and economic services to sustain biodiversity and livelihood, but they are over exploited around the globe. The East Kolkata Wetlands (EKW) is a crucial Ramsar Site that works as a fully functional natural and organic sewage management system. It is also known as the kidney and lung of the city due to its wise use practices. The East Kolkata Wetlands is a unique site, a network of canals, fish ponds and agricultural fields, treats, retains and drains the sewage of the Kolkata metropolis and provides a sizeable number of fish farming community's livelihood and produces over 10,000 MT of fish per year apart from rice and vegetables. But in the last few decades, illegal land acquisition, wetlands conversion, aquatic species depletion, and siltation have been experienced in different parts challenging the survival of the EKW, which adversely affects the livelihood of the populace which depends on it. In such a scenario, the focus of the study was to investigate the changes in land use/land cover from 1991 to 2021 in the East Kolkata Wetlands to understand the present underlying causes to identify the problems and challenges it faces. The methodology includes preparing a land-use map from 1991 to 2021 using Landsat images. The analysis shows that the area under the settlement build-up has been increased from 22.59 sq km in 1991 to 35.29 sq km in 2021 due to population growth with a consequent decrease of open spaces and water bodies from 12.11 sq km in 1991 to 4.13 sq km in 2021 due to urbanization and developmental activities, consequently hamper the livelihood of dependent communities. The conclusion highlights the approaches of the wetland conservation process and the emergence consequences on the environment and its dependent populace, which would eventually benefit the city herself in the long run and significantly, compound its sustainability.

Aqua Drugs and Chemicals Used in Aquaculture in Jamalpur Sadar Upazila of Bangladesh

The present study was conducted to know the present status of use of commercial aqua drugs and chemicals and their impact on fish health management in Jamalpur sadar upazila (sub-district). A questionnaire survey was conducted for a period of seven months from December 2013 to June 2014 from nineteen small scale fish farms, seven commercial fish farms, eight fish hatcheries and seven chemical retailers. Five categories of aqua drugs and chemicals were identified and noted in the study area. Those drugs and chemicals were produced by the following seven pharmaceutical companies: Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Novarties Animal Health, ACI Animal Health, Fish Tech BD Ltd., Acme Laboratories, Reneta, and Eon Animal Health. Different types of diseases such as edwardsiellosis, EUS (epizotic ulcerative syndrome), red spot and different parasitic diseases were found to occur in pangus (Pangasius hypophthalmus), tilapia (Oreochromis nilotica), sharputi (Puntius sarana), rui (Labeo rohita), mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala), Thai koi (Anabas testudineus), shing (Heteropneustes fossilis) and silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix). Geotox, JV Zeolite, Aquakleen and Biomin Aquaboost were used for water quality management; Oxyflow, Bio Care and Oxylife to improve dissolve oxygen level; Megavit Aqua, Aqua Boost, Aquamin, Acimix Super-fish, Square Aquamix and Vitax-C as growth promoter; Oxysentin 20%, Captor, Aquamycine and Renamycin soluble powder as antibiotics; Hepaprotect-Aqua, Timsen, Virex, Polgard Plus as disinfectant; lime, salt, formalin, potash and malachite green were used against fish diseases. Susceptible months of disease outbreak in the study area were November to February. The recovery of fish diseases was found from 50% to 95% in Jamalpur region. Farmers’ poor understandings about the application of aqua drugs and proper withdrawal period were found in the study area which might have adverse effect on fish and human health. Proper training of fish farming community about the appropriate dose and administration methods should be suggested for safe and sustainable aquaculture practices.

Aqua drugs and chemicals used in fish farms of Comilla regions

A study was carried out to investigate the drugs and medicine used in aquaculture activities in greater Comilla region in Bangladesh for fish health management and increasing aquaculture production. Questionnaire interview, personal contact, market survey and participatory rural appraisal like focus group discussion were conducted to collect the data. Approximately 138 stakeholders (24 drug companies, 14 drug traders/sellers and 100 fish farmers) were used to collect data from the selected upazilla of Comilla district. Major aquaculture species in experimental areas were monosex tilapia (6%), carps with tilapia (39%), carps with catfish (33%) and combination of carps, tilapia and catfish (22%) respectively. Among the total responded (rotenone 11%, bioaqua 6%, zeolite 33% and lime 50%) used for pond preparation and water quality management; (Bleaching 28%, EDTA 39%, formalin 11% and potash 22%) used as disinfectants; (ACI-OX 28%, oxymax 22%, oxy more 11%, oxy flow 22%) used as oxygenation into water; (lime 56%, salt 11% and potash 33%) used for disease treatment to fish; (oxytetracycline 44%, cotrim-vet 17%, amoxicillin 28% and chlortetracycline 11%) as antibiotics for disease treatments to fish; (aqua boost 28%, AQ grow-G 17%, Eon fish grower 22% and vitamin premix 22%) used as growth promoter; (aqua photo 28%, profs 39% pH fixer 22% and other 11%) used as probiotics and (ammonil 33%, bio-aqua-50 22%, gasonex plus 11% and others 17%) used as toxic gas reducer in the aquaculture pond in Comilla regions. This research findng will help to fish farming community to know the appropriate dose and administration methods for safe and sustainable aquaculture practices.

Characterization of the Production and Dissemination Systems of Nile Tilapia in Some Coastal Communities in Ghana

Aquaculture development has been identified as a key process to meeting the demand for cheap and readily available source of protein. The resultant has been the springing up of cages along the Volta Lake with most farmers producing Nile tilapia. However, the sector faces an array of challenges which needs urgent attention. A study was undertaken to ascertain the production systems and dissemination channel of Nile tilapia among farmers along selected coastal regions in Ghana. A survey of 190 farmers representing the fish farming community in the area was used -these comprised 187 males and 3 females. Pond culture and cage culture were the most common holding facilities used constituting 58.8% and 28.9% respectively. The production of all-male tilapia was popular among farmers and constituted 66.8% of production, while the production of mixed sex tilapia formed 25.8 %. The study revealed that the high prices of fish feed and lack of access to finance were the top ranking financial challenge facing fish farmers in the area corresponding to 73.2% and 51.1% of the response respectively. Other factors such as distance to hatchery and price of fingerling was a significant factor affecting the choice of source of fingerling for stocking (P<0.05) for farmers who used dugout ponds. There was no clearly laid down protocol for dissemination the tilapia. Farmers (16%) who undertook dissemination directly supplied fingerlings and broodstock to other farmers. Investment of capital into tilapia production can improve productivity and profitability.

A Review of Smart Fish Farming Systems

This paper reviews smart fish farming systems that demonstrate how complex science and technology can be made easy for application in seafood production systems. In this context, the focus of this paper is on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in fish culture. AI mimics some of the capabilities of human brain via its Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in performing certain tasks in a fish hatchery that are crucial for aquaculture systems. Water quality is of utmost importance for survival, growth and all other living activities of captive stocks of fish. The AI-based systems can be designed for controlling the main parameters of water quality such as salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature. This systems approach uses software application that runs on an application server connected to multi-parameter water quality meters such as those offered by YSI. The software captures these parameter values from YSI device and checks if they are within the optimum range. If not, then an alarm system is triggered for immediate remedial action that can be executed by personnel handling the hatchery management roles. This improves accuracy, saves cost and action time to ensure sustainability life-supporting system in the hatchery. Despite complexity in evolving this system, the application is simple enough to be operated by an organized fish farming community. Because this study introduces a rather new approach to aquaculture management, presentation of a detailed background scenario was deemed necessary to put the pertinent issues in the right perspective.

Economic Analyze of Costs and Return of Fish Farming in Saki-East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

Aquaculture is regarded as a lucrative and important endeavour in terms of income generation and supply of animal protein to the majority of population in the country. The study examined economic analysis of fish farming in Saki-East Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was administered to randomly selected respondents to represent the fish farming community in the study area. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, costs and budgetary analysis and multiple regression analysis. The results of a Cost and Return Analysis of the fish farming in the study area showed that the total revenues was N244364.30 k per cycle, whereas total cost was N129379.52 k per cycle. This implies that fish farming was profitable and is expected to continue to operate. In addition, Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) was 1.9, the fish farming is therefore considered to be profitable. The rate of Return on Investment was 0.8887, meaning, for every N1 invested; there will be a return of 88.8 k.

Challenges Facing Fish Farming Development in Western Kenya

This paper examines the challenges facing fish farming development in western kenya. Sample survey of 192 farmers representing the fish farming community in the area was used. The study result revealed that the high prices of fish feed, declining fish prices and lack of finance were found to be the top ranking serious challenges facing fish farmers in that area. A Cross-sectional and longitudinal Survey research design was adopted for the study. Stratified sampling was used to select fish farming households. Key informants were selected through purposive sampling method. Data gathering was through multiple methods; where primary and secondary data were collected. Data analysis made use of descriptive statistics, where numerical and non-numerical summary of data were used. Chi-Square was used to test the independence between variables. Spearman rank order correlation coefficient was used to test relationship between fish farmers ranking of various variables affecting them. Findings were, fish farmers faced several management problems which included high cost, unavailability and low quality of feeds, drying up of ponds during drought, lack of fingerlings, flooding, siltation of ponds, pond maintenance and poor security. Benefits of the study are; the government through Kebs should frequently carry out spot checks on feeds supplied to Agrovets to ascertain its quality. Fish farmers will adopt Best Management Practices in fish farming in order to improve their household food security and livelihoods through increased income. The study therefore suggests that the government through Kebs should frequently carry out spot checks on feeds supplied to Agrovets to ascertain its quality. There is need for the fish farmers to carry out a proximate analysis for crude protein content to ascertain the quality of the feeds to be used. Fish farmers should also be trained on feed formulation and fish breeding to maintain a constant supply, quality and save on costs for both feeds and fingerlings.

Assessment of aquaculture as a means of sustainable livelihood development in Fulpur upazila under Mymensingh district

A study was conducted to identify how aquaculture assists in developing sustainable livelihood to the fish farming community in rural Bangladesh during the period from January to December, 2009. The Sustainable Livelihood Approach (SLA), a conceptual framework that aims to ameliorate poverty was applied to understanding the role of aquaculture in the Mymensingh area of the North-central Bangladesh. The study used the SLA as a foundation or main basis of analytical tool to identify the means and ways to enhance the livelihood of fish farmers. The analysis reveals how fish farmers can achieve positive sustainable livelihood through access to a wide range of livelihood assets. Higher economic return (BDT 1,19,360/ha/year) and social benefits were found to be gained by the fish farming community through human capital development. Lack of operating capital, vulnerability and insufficient institutional support were identified as major constraints to long term sustainability.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v10i2.14933 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 10(2): 391-402, 2012

Raw-Fish-Eating Behavior and Fishborne Zoonotic Trematode Infection in People of Northern Vietnam

Raw fish consumption in restaurants, for example, Sashimi style, is popular worldwide. In Vietnam, raw fish dishes are also traditionally prepared and consumed in private households. However, the habits of eating raw or otherwise inadequately cooked fish can be associated with risks of acquiring fishborne zoonotic trematode (FZT) infection. The present study was done in a fish-farming community in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, to obtain information about habits of eating raw fish dishes and risks for human FZT infection. Discussions were held in different groups divided by gender and age on raw-fish-eating behavior. A total of 180 household members were interviewed and their stool samples analyzed to identify risk factors of FZT infection. There was awareness about the risk of liver fluke infections from eating raw fish. However, many older people accepted these risks and continued eating raw fish, as they know effective drug treatment is available. Raw fish dishes are consumed at social gatherings from shared plates and dipping sauces using the same chop sticks. This is likely to pose risks of crosscontamination with FZT metacercariae to different food items as indicated by the finding that 25.8% of household members that stated not to have eaten raw fish were infected. In total, 32.2% fish farm household members were infected with FZT. The odds of FZT infection was 2.3 times higher (p = 0.013) for those eating raw fish than for those who did not eat raw fish. Among the people eating raw fish, those eating raw fish in restaurants had 3.6 times higher odds of FZT infection (p = 0.009) than people eating raw fish at home. A successful program to control FZT must be based on in-depth knowledge on the social and anthropological determinants of people's raw-fish-eating behavior and hygiene practices as well as production of FZT-free fish for human consumption.

Animal Reservoir Hosts and Fish-borne Zoonotic Trematode Infections on Fish Farms, Vietnam

Fish-borne zoonotic trematodes (FZT) pose a risk to human food safety and health and may cause substantial economic losses in the aquaculture industry. In Nghe An Province, Vietnam, low prevalence of FZT for fish farmers but high prevalence for fish indicate that reservoir hosts other than humans may play a role in sustaining transmission. To determine whether domestic animals may be reservoir hosts, we assessed prevalence and species composition of FZT infections in dogs, cats, and pigs in a fish-farming community in Vietnam. Feces from 35 cats, 80 dogs, and 114 pigs contained small trematode eggs at 48.6%, 35.0%, and 14.4%, respectively; 7 species of adult FZT were recovered from these hosts. These results, combined with data from previous investigations in this community, imply that domestic animals serve as reservoir hosts for FZT and therefore must be included in any control programs to prevent FZT infection in humans.

Prevalence of Zoonotic Trematodes in Fish from a Vietnamese Fish-Farming Community

The prevalence of fish-borne zoonotic trematode (FZT) metacercariae was investigated in fish farmed by rural households in Nghe An Province, located in northern Vietnam. In total, 716 fish, including tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and 6 carp species, i.e., grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idellus), bighead carp (Aristichthys nobilis), mrigal (Cirrhinus mrigala), common carp (Cyprinus carpio), silver carp (Hypophthalmychthys molitrix), and roha (Labeo rohita), collected from 53 fish farms were examined. The overall prevalence of FZT metacercariae was 44.6%, ranging from 12.5% to 61.0% in fish species collected from grow-out ponds, which are the production system for growing fish from fingerling size to market size. The overall prevalence was 43.6% in fingerlings cultured in nurseries, ranging from 7.4% to 62.8% for different fish species. The FZT species recovered were heterophyids and echinostomatids and included Haplorchis pumilio, H. taichui, H. yokogawai, Centrocestus formosanus, Stellantchas musfalcatus, and Echinochasmus japonicus, all of which are intestinal flukes in humans, other mammals, and birds. This is the first report of H. yokogawai and E. japonicus in fish in Vietnam, and the first record for S. falcatus in northern Vietnam. Although a previous cross-sectional survey of the people living in these fish farm households revealed a very low prevalence of FZTs (< 1%), our results demonstrate that intestinal flukes are common in farmed fish in this area, suggesting that reservoir hosts such as dogs, cats, and pigs are more important in sustaining the life cycles of these flukes in fish farms than human hosts. This has implications for the effectiveness of control programs focused mainly on treatment of humans.