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Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry

Vol. 9, Special Issue 5 (2020)

Adoption of recommended farming practices by shrimp farmers in north Konkan region of Maharashtra, India

Author(s):

Salunkhe AB, Wasave SM, Shirdhankar MM, Chaudhari KJ, Sawant MS, Wasave SS, Yadav BM, Patil SV and Toraskar DN

Abstract:
Adoption of scientific practices in shrimp farming is related to psychological, social, economic, physical and technical aspects of the farmers, which influence the overall development of farmers. This study was undertaken in North Konkan region of Maharashtra to find the extent of adoption of improved farming practices and constraints faced by the shrimp farmers while adopting improved farming practices. A total of 53 shrimp farms were randomly selected for this study. The data were collected by employing pre-tested interview schedule. Descriptive score sheets for each of the recommended practice was constructed and adoption of improved aquaculture practices was classified in three categories. The results revealed quite high extent of adoption for some of the practices such as farm design and construction (81.13%), pond preparation pre and post stocking management (77.36%), site selection (69.81%), etc, while medium adoption (50.94%) was found in health management category among the shrimp farmers.

Pages: 133-137  |  1175 Views  438 Downloads

How to cite this article:
Salunkhe AB, Wasave SM, Shirdhankar MM, Chaudhari KJ, Sawant MS, Wasave SS, Yadav BM, Patil SV and Toraskar DN. Adoption of recommended farming practices by shrimp farmers in north Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. J Pharmacogn Phytochem 2020;9(5S):133-137.

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