Performance and contributions of cage culture of tilapia to the community: a case study of Ubolratana Dam in Thailand | |
| Author | Putsorn Chuntachorn |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.AQ-19-03 |
| Subject(s) | Cage aquaculture--Thailand--Ubol Ratana Dam Tilapia--Case studies |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. AQ-19-03 |
| Abstract | Northeast Thailand is the most unfortunate region in terms of revenue and net regional product compared with the other regions of Thailand, Almost of the people depend on agriculture sector especially rice cultivation. Nowadays, debt from agriculture become serious problem for people in this region. The small scale famer cannot continuous to do it because the revenues is not enough for their family. Khon Kean province is major contribute of tilapia farming in Thailand particularly tilapia cage culture in Ubol Rattana Dam. The present study aimed at analyzing the performance and contribution of tilapia cage farming in the Dam to the community. A survey was conducted during November–December 2018 interviewing 100 respondents in Nong Kung Soen sub-districtsn and Na Wa sub-districts at Ubol Ratana Dam in Khon Khean, Thailand. The results showed that the average number of cage is 24 average and fish stocking was 1,474 in cage 25 m2 with 3 meter of dept. The average fish production per cage was 1,197 kg of using family labor with average 2 person. Mostly age of the famer is 47 years old or middle age (40-60 years old), and 7 years of working experience. Nearly three-fourths farmer had low than bury school. Majorly famer get information about cage culture from neighbor follow by friend and relative. The main activity of famer is tilapia cage culture alone and next activity is rice cultivation. The famer reported seeing health benefit from consuming fish. However, the consumption per person around 10 kg it far to Thai average off 33 kg per year. Feed nearly haft from Intech company and feeding frequency was 2 time per day at 8.00 a.m.and 4.00 p.m. Nearly 90 percent famer are by seed from far away ( Manit and Por Charoen). 55 baht is the price of tilapia per kg with buying from middle man at their farm. Average net income was 1,805,284 Baht per year and two – third of the money famer spend on the household expenditure and children’s education which is important for family. Most of farmer have a feeling of increased happiness because of the financially secure. Nonetheless, there are some major problem is happened is this area. Damage of net from uncultured fish is one of major problem. Another problem is low level and high temperature of water in summer season. Around 80% of famer are a member of government bank namely Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and Government Savings Bank (GSB) for take loan to invest. Also, all of famer are a member of Small and Micro Community Enterprise (SMCE) by providing money 30,000 baht per individual cage. SMCE supply seed, feed, and find middle man to buy fish production from the famer. The relationship between fish production, number of cage, and number of fry stocking have positive relationship. Therefore, total fish sale have relationship between number of cage, number of fry stocking, and total production. Also, number of cage, number of fry stocking, and total production have positive relationship with revenue. This case study briefly presents the profile of family social characteristic of the farmers, farm management, farmer economic, and statistical analysis to understand general tilapia cage culture and give deep understanding existing cage culture practice in and their constrains. |
| Year | 2019 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. AQ-19-03 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development |
| Department | Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (Former title: Department of Food Agriculture, and BioResources (DFAB)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management (AQ) |
| Chairperson(s) | Bhujel, Ram C.; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Datta, Avishek ;Kuwornu, John K.M. ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Royal Thai Government ;Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2019 |