Impact of Aqua Societies on Shrimp Farming in Andhra Pradesh, India
Impact of Aqua Societies on Shrimp Farming in Andhra Pradesh, India
Date
2014
Authors
Koteswari, N.
Immanuel, Sheela
Cyril, A. R. Leo
Viswanatha, B. S.
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Publisher
Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
This paper examines the impact of aqua societies on
shrimp farmers in Andhra Pradesh, India. The study
utilized primary data obtained from 180 shrimp
farmers residing in six districts and examined the
impact of aqua societies on shrimp farmers. The
impact of aqua societies was analysed in terms of
enhanced yield, reduced disease occurrences, increased
income, employment, education, standard
of living and reduced health risks. Analysis showed
significant differences in the impact of aqua societies
on shrimp farmers after formation of aqua societies
in six districts. Lack of good quality seed, marketability
and cold storage facilities were some of the
constraints faced by the farmers. This paper
highlights the need for broad stakeholder involvement
and for providing the right incentives to
producers such as reduced costs, improved production,
access to information and diagnostic services
and higher market price for BMP (Best Management
Practices) products. This aqua society model is good
to overcome the risk factors in shrimp farming and
the model could be made sustainable with gover
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Keywords
Shrimp farmers, aqua society, social impact, economic impact, technical impact
Citation
Fishery Technology 51 (2) : 130 - 135