Promotion of small-scale aquaculture and high valued SIS species in Barishal region

Abstract

In collaboration with Coast Foundation, the USAID-funded and WorldFish Bangladesh-led Feed the Future Bangladesh Aquaculture & Nutrition Activity has been promoting small-scale aquaculture and highly valued SIS fish in the Barishal region. In the region of Barishal aquaculture farmers has lack of information, markets, and technology competence. Successful nutrition-sensitive aquaculture farmers can form local service providers to advise and train clients and local fish farmers. The project aims to improve farmers' access to market information and improved aquaculture technologies. Additionally, fingerling vendors, carp hatcheries, and feed merchants need to strengthen their expertise and capabilities in their companies. They must know advanced aquaculture technologies to help farmers expand their businesses with technical assistance.