Title | Polyculture with Carp, Nutrient-rich Small Fish and Prawn |
Publication Type | Magazine Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Rai, S, Thilsted, SH, Shrestha, MK, Wahab, MA, Gupta, MC |
Magazine | World Aquaculture |
Volume | 45 |
Issue Number | 3 |
Pagination | 46 - 50 |
Date Published | 2014 |
Abstract | Small fish have been considered trash fish and were often removed from ponds, based on a misconception that SIS (Small Indigenous Fish Species) exert competition for food and space with the main species cultured. Production was greater in ponds with SIS than those without SIS, suggesting a synergistic effect of SIS on carp production. Small fish contributed an average of 20 percent of total family consumption among SIS-growing farmers. SIS-stocked ponds provided 28 percent greater income over carp-only ponds because of comparatively greater production. Female farmers have learned to stock and grow SIS. |
URL | https://www.was.org/magazine/Contents.aspx?Id=51 |
Notice of Publication Number | NOP 15-A12 (English) |