Cost-Return Profile of Shrimp Farming in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh

摘要

The cost-return structure of shrimp aquaculture and related profitability measures are analyzed in this article to examine the economic feasibility for long-term sustainability of the culture. In view of the recent set back of brackish water prawn farming, the present study is aimed to highlight the profitability of shrimp aquaculture in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. Maximum investments as well as productivity were observed in large ponds, however the net profits and other profitability parameters were in favour of medium size ponds. The medium farmers followed by large farmers emerged as technologically the advanced group, who adopted meticulously scientific culture management practices. The revival phase of shrimp culture from the recent set back was observed by the study. The highest share of total cost (82 per cent) was occupied by feeds, stocking material and fuel and electricity, which were excessively used and needs necessary readjustments. The author forecast that the shrimp culture would continue with out incurring any losses under normal favorable conditions in the study area.