Technical efficiency and economic viability of fish culture under cold water production environment of Kashmir

SAJAD HASSAN BABA; OYAS ASIMI; IRFAN KHAN

doi:10.56093/ijans.v91i12.119845

Authors

SAJAD HASSAN BABA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190 006 India
OYAS ASIMI Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190 006 India
IRFAN KHAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir 190 006 India

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijans.v91i12.119845

Keywords:

Carp fish, Cold water, Economic feasibility, Technical efficiency, Trout fish

Abstract

This study examines the progress and economic viability of trout and crap fish culture under cold water environment of Kashmir valley. Results revealed a significant progress in the encouragement of fish culture especially in Kashmir. Trout and carp culture is capital intensive but their production is highly profitable compared to cultivation of commercial crops. Regression estimates revealed that the expenditure on fingerlings has contributed significantly in the improvement of yield levels of fishes while as the feed cost has been a positive and significant determinant of trout yield. There are wide technological gaps in the input use in both trout and carp culture though the gap was relatively lesser for farm category who have participated in extension events. A majority of fish farmers falls between 31 to 75% technical efficiency level. Regression analysis indicated important role of literacy, extension participation and female workers in the enhancement of technical efficiency in fish culture. Fish farmers brought out number of pushing and pulling factors associated with fish culture in Kashmir valley. Based upon findings, this study put forth few policy options for the encouragement of aquaculture in the valley including need for HRD and institutional role for the creation of marketing logistics.

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