Experiences of an NGO in developing a decentralised fingerling production strategy in Bangladesh

摘要

In Bangladesh, an important Asian fish producing nation, more than 90% offish seed is produced from hatcheries. Most of this is carp seed from the private sector hatcheries. Rearing of hatchlings or fry in nursery ponds is considered a key stage and in semi-intensive nursery ponds there is still around 60 % mortality of hatchlings. As a consequence the availability of quality fingerlings in rural areas is limited for existing fish farmers as well as new entrants.