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Freshwater prawn farming in Bangladesh: history, present status and future prospects |
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| Authors: | Nesar Ahmed Harvey Demaine & James F Muir |
| Institution: | Department of Fisheries Management, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh; Regional Fisheries and Livestock Development Component, DANIDA, Noakhali, Bangladesh; Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, Scotland, UK |
| Abstract: | Within the overall agro-based economy in Bangladesh, freshwater prawn ( Macrobrachium rosenbergii ) farming is currently one of the most important sectors of the national economy. During the last two decades, its development has attracted considerable attention for its export potential. Freshwater prawn farming offers diverse livelihood opportunities for a large number of rural poor. Although the prospects for prawn farming are positive, it requires some research and development activities for long-term sustainability. This paper provides an overview of freshwater prawn farming in Bangladesh. |
| Keywords: | freshwater prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii Bangladesh |