Autor: |
Tambalque, Hermogenes S., Perez, Maripaz L., Nieves, Plutomeo M., Corre, Valeriano L., Duarte, Jude A., Pulido, Neil A., Dejarme, Henry E., Tanay, Dennis D., Garces, Len R. |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2015 |
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DOI: |
10.22004/ag.econ.243238 |
Popis: |
This paper provides a review of on-farm studies conducted to explore the viability of giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii, locally known as ulang), culture in six regions in the Philippines. We adopted a participatory action learning approach aimed at improving pond productivity through engagement of 17 small-scale fish-farmer cooperators to adopt different ulang culture systems—ulang monoculture, ulang-rice polyculture, and ulang-tilapia polyculture. This paper focuses on comparing the production and profitability of ulang monoculture and ulang-tilapia polyculture. The cooperators were guided to follow proper protocols in pond preparation, feeding, and water management. Results showed an average survival rate of 65 percent for ulang monoculture; and 59 percent and 77 percent survival rates for ulang and tilapia in polyculture system, respectively. The major problems encountered across regions were unavailability of post-larvae; distance of post-larvae source; water availability; presence of predators; and inconsistent implementation of technical interventions by the cooperators. This paper also presents research and policy recommendations toward sustainable development of freshwater prawn culture which include establishment of a network of hatcheries and broodstock development; technology promotion and extension services; and improving value chains and market strategy. |
Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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