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<p>This study aims to evaluate the socio-economic characteristics of farmers practicing aquaculture in farm ponds, the constraints they encounter, and the economic viability of their endeavours. Data were collected from 54 farmers utilizing farm ponds measuring 30 × 30 × 3&#xa0;m in the Latur and Nanded districts of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region. The feasibility of aquaculture in the farm pond was assessed using the benefit-cost ratio, while constraints were analysed through the Rank-Based Quotient (RBQ) method and Ishikawa diagrams. The respondents were predominantly Hindu males (96.30%) and Muslim males (3.70%), with 64.81% belonging to joint families. The average age of the farmers was 42 years. Information on aquaculture practices was disseminated mainly by technical and marketing professionals from private fish feed companies, college professors, and officials from the Department of Fisheries. The average stocking density of Indian Major Carp seeds per farm pond was 2,300, resulting in an average fish production of 658&#xa0;kg. Economic analysis revealed a benefit-cost ratio of 1.22, indicating moderate profitability and scope for improvement. Constraint analysis identified technical challenges as the most significant (RBQ value: 58.30), followed by environmental (55.78), economic (54.26), and input supply-related constraints (52.10). These findings indicate that aquaculture in farm ponds represents a viable supplementary livelihood option, and with the adoption of improved management practices, stronger extension services, and reliable input supply, farmers can increase productivity, enhance household nutrition and generate additional income.</p>

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Integrating sustainable aquaculture systems in agricultural farm ponds in the state of Maharashtra, India

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    2026年5月10日

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  • Santosh N. Kunjir,
  • Arpita Sharma,
  • Vinod K. Yadav

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This study aims to evaluate the socio-economic characteristics of farmers practicing aquaculture in farm ponds, the constraints they encounter, and the economic viability of their endeavours. Data were collected from 54 farmers utilizing farm ponds measuring 30 × 30 × 3 m in the Latur and Nanded districts of Maharashtra’s Marathwada region. The feasibility of aquaculture in the farm pond was assessed using the benefit-cost ratio, while constraints were analysed through the Rank-Based Quotient (RBQ) method and Ishikawa diagrams. The respondents were predominantly Hindu males (96.30%) and Muslim males (3.70%), with 64.81% belonging to joint families. The average age of the farmers was 42 years. Information on aquaculture practices was disseminated mainly by technical and marketing professionals from private fish feed companies, college professors, and officials from the Department of Fisheries. The average stocking density of Indian Major Carp seeds per farm pond was 2,300, resulting in an average fish production of 658 kg. Economic analysis revealed a benefit-cost ratio of 1.22, indicating moderate profitability and scope for improvement. Constraint analysis identified technical challenges as the most significant (RBQ value: 58.30), followed by environmental (55.78), economic (54.26), and input supply-related constraints (52.10). These findings indicate that aquaculture in farm ponds represents a viable supplementary livelihood option, and with the adoption of improved management practices, stronger extension services, and reliable input supply, farmers can increase productivity, enhance household nutrition and generate additional income.