Adoption of Better Management Practices (BMPs) and constraints in shrimp farming in selected districts of Odisha

Abstract

The present study was undertaken in Balasore and Puri districts of Odisha State to know the adoption level of Better Management Practices (BMPs) by shrimp farmers. Data from 60 farmers each from Balasore and Puri districts were collected using random sampling method, About 63 and 46% of the BMPs of shrimp farming were adopted by the farmers of Balasore and Puri districts respectively. Majority of the respondents belonged to medium and high level category in adoption of BMPs in both the districts. Overall, the farmers of Puri District were adopting less BMPs as compared to farmers of Balasore District. The study also identified different constraints faced by farmers in adopting the BMPs. The present study suggested ways and means to enhance the adoption of BMPs by shrimp farmers.