Is fish farming profitable in Nepal?
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Is fish farming profitable in Nepal?
In Nepal, fish farming is considered a profitable, occupation and source of income for people. The climate and nature of soil are also suitable for fish pond construction in different parts of the country.
Which place is famous for fish farming in Nepal?
There are 29,270 fish ponds in the country. The Terai plain alone contain 95% of total fish ponds and the area dedicated to fishery amounts to more than 10,718 hectares with the total fish production reaching 65,770 tonnes in this fiscal year [2].
How much money is required for fish farming?
Generally speaking, a minimum of Rs. 50,000 per acre (excluding the price of land) of Capital investment is required to completion of ponds and stocking. There would be a matter of recurring expenses such as fertilization, staff salaries, construction of ponds, etc.
What is the price of fish in Nepal?
Wholesale prices of various types of fish produced in Nepal range from Rs 180 to Rs 220 per kg, up from Rs 160 to Rs 180 previously. Retail prices are between Rs 280 and Rs 300 per kg against Rs 250 to Rs 270 a year ago. However, prices of fish imported from India have remained unchanged over the year.
What are the challenges of fish farming in Nepal?
The major problems faced by the farmers are the shortage in fingerlings supply, lack of marketing infrastructure, disease problems and lack of skilled human resources in the fishery sector.
Which fish is famous in Nepal?
Mahseer, Mountain trout, Catfish, Murrie, Common trout, Rainbowfish are the most popular fish species in Nepal. And, these fishes can be found anywhere in cold and Himalayan rivers of Nepal like Karnali, Trisuli, Koshi, Babai, Gandaki, and several others.
How many types of fish are there in Nepal?
Nepal has a wide variety of fish with about 200 species available, of which around 190 are indigenous species and remaining are exotic species.
Which district is famous for fish in Nepal?
The major fish production districts are Bara, Dhanusha, Saptari, Rupandehi, Mahottari, and Chitwan of terai region of Nepal.
Which fish is popular in Nepal?
The major breeds include Silver carp, Bighead carp, Grass carp, Rohu, Catla, Mrigal and Rainbow trout. Traditionally, Tharu, Kewat, Das, Kahar, Mallaha, Lodh, Gaud, Gahar, Kumal, Gupta and Magar tribes were involved in the farming of fish.
