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Economic analysis of shrimp farming in the Coastal Districts of Maharashtra

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Title Economic analysis of shrimp farming in the Coastal Districts of Maharashtra
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Creator Pandey,S K
Shyam,S Salim
Sadafule,Nakul A
 
Subject shrimp farming
economics
coastal districts
Maharashtra
 
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Among the different shrimp species cultured in India, Tiger shrimp,
Peneaus monodon is the most popular and commands considerable
demand all over India, including Maharashtra. In India, there exists about 1.2
million hectare of potential area suitable for shrimp farming. It has been
estimated that about 1.45 lakh tonnes of shrimp were produced during the
year 2006. Shrimp farming has helped to generate employment opportunities
due to increase production, better transport facilities, improved processing,
marketing techniques and export trade. However, the industry suffered
various shocks including white spot disease, price fluctuation at international
level and threat of antidumping by USA, which resulted in greater risk in
production and marketing. All these issues have direct bearing on the
profitability and economics of shrimp farming operations. The present study
is based on economic analysis of shrimp farming in the coastal Maharashtra
viz.. Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg. The data on shrimp farming
was collected from a total sample size of 110 farmers, using a pretested
questionnaire. The technical efficiency was estimated using ’Cobb Douglas
Production Function'. The results revealed that the water spread area,
stocking density per hectare, and fertilizer used were the most important
factors for determining the production of shrimp in the Slate of f^aharashtra.
The cost of seed, quantity of feed, and culture period were the most pertinent
factors for determining the production of shrimp in Thane District. The culture
period and quantity of feed were the most important factors for determining
the production of shrimp in Raigad District. Stocking density, cost of
medicines and feed required were the most important factors for determining
the production of shrimp in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg Districts. The study
suggests the need for the concerted efforts in developing a disease
management plan and evolving a viable marketing strategy for augmenting
the production and realising a higher unit value for shrimp production.
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Date 2021-09-16T08:12:47Z
2021-09-16T08:12:47Z
2013
 
Type Article
 
Identifier Not Available
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/63129
 
Language English
 
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