Integrated Fish Farming In Assam: A Case Study In Jorhat District Of Assam

Bora, Jyotismita; Das, Anup Kumar; Bora, Jyotismita; Das, Anup Kumar

ISBN 10: 3659263095 / ISBN 13: 9783659263095

Published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012

100 pages. 8.66x5.91x0.23 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 3659263095

Synopsis:

Assam has an enormous potential for development of fisheries sector. Fish farming is a traditional practice in Assam and its importance in the state’s economy is next to agriculture, which is directly related to the rural economy. Integrated fish farming system largely practiced in Assam, are integrated livestock fish farming, integrated rice- fish farming, integrated horticulture- fish farming etc. The present study is conducted in Jorhat district of Assam. In the rural economy of Assam, the importance of fishery is next to agriculture. But very little is known about the technologies adopted by the farmers against the recommended ones as well as the pattern of resource utilization in integrated fish farming systems. Very few studies have been done at the micro level in Assam. The study is designed to look into the various problems faced by the farmers and to suggest possible remedies thereof. Thus, the present study is expected to highlight the various economical aspects of the integrated fish farming system adopted by the farmers of Jorhat district of Assam.

About the Author: Jyotismita bora M.Sc in agricultural economics and farm management. Studied Assam agricultural university, Jorhat (Assam) Dr.Anup kumar Das M.Sc ,PhD in agricultural economics and farm management.Professor & Deputy registrar of Assam agricultural university, Jorhat (Assam).

Bibliographic Details

Title: Integrated Fish Farming In Assam: A Case ...
Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Brand New