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Vol. 13, Issue 9 (2024)

Benefit-cost ratio analysis of composite fish culture ponds in selected district of Odisha

Author(s):
S Sethi, GC Kund, AK Swain, SK Patra and NK Sial
Abstract:
A study of the level of input application and its possible effects on yield will be of great help to draw policy implications towards increasing fresh water fish production. In the context of accelerated expansion of fish culture activities, it becomes necessary to have an in depth study of the enterprise to achieve sustained growth. Hence, the present study on benefit-cost ratio of 3 farm ponds and 3community fish ponds in Odisha was evaluated during the year 2023-24. The Indian Major Carps (IMC) was stocked at densities of 3567±404 nos in farm ponds and 3467±252 nos in community ponds. The initial average body weight during stocking was 143±12 g in farm ponds and 123±6 g in community ponds. More than 60% of the operational cost in farm ponds and 65% in community ponds were spent on feed. The unit cost of production was Rs.52.36 to Rs.59.49 per kg of fish in farm ponds, while it was Rs. 69.59 to Rs. 83.82 per kg in community ponds. The unit cost of production was higher in community ponds compared to farm ponds. The survival rate of fishes in farm ponds varied from 89% to 90%, while in community ponds it varied from 85% to 86%. The average body weight at harvest was 1217±29g in farm ponds and 1033±58 g in community ponds. Average fish production ranged from 6912 kg/ha to 8900 kg/ha, with net income ranging from Rs.336,100/ha to Rs.824,500/ha in farm ponds. In community ponds, average fish production ranged from 5440 kg/ha to 6837.6 kg/ha, with net income ranging from Rs. 332,800/ha to Rs. 515,652/ha. The average fish production and net income from farm ponds were higher than those from community ponds. Statistical test indicates a significant difference in net return between farm and community ponds (p<0.05). The benefit-cost ratio varied between 2.44 and 2.77 in farm ponds, while in community ponds, it varied between 1.73 and 2.08. It is observed that fish production in both farm ponds and community ponds was profitable. The fingerlings were underutilized relative to the recommended stocking density, suggesting that there is scope to increase stocking density in both farm and community ponds.
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How to cite this article:
S Sethi, GC Kund, AK Swain, SK Patra, NK Sial. Benefit-cost ratio analysis of composite fish culture ponds in selected district of Odisha. Pharma Innovation 2024;13(9):178-181.

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