Bangladesh Boosts Shrimp and Prawn production

In Bangladesh, small-scale farms that are carefully maintained have improved shrimp and prawn production by roughly 20%. This development was demonstrated in a recent survey of chosen smallholders in the southwest. Bagda (brackish-water black tiger shrimp) and Golda (prawn) are the Bangla names for shrimp and prawn, respectively (giant freshwater prawn). Experts in the field of fisheries say that shrimp and prawn farming in Bangladesh has good potential. The SAFETI (Safe Aqua Farming for Economic and Trade Improvement) has aided smallholders, and other stakeholders grow their shrimp and prawn farming businesses. It's good to learn from them that if required processes are followed, and necessary investments are made, the output of this high-value exportable item may be more than doubled.

As the data demonstrates, more than 25,000 'trained' smallholders have achieved significantly higher yields in their shrimp/prawn farms since 2018, according to Winrock International's five-year SAFETI initiative, financed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Bangladeshi economy is waiting for a game-changer. Many who have worked closely with specialists and farmers feel there are genuine prospects for smallholders, dealers, and exporters in shrimp and prawn cultivation and business.