Fisheries play an important role in Pakistan's economy and are considered to be an important source of livelihood for the coastal inhabitants. Apart from marine fisheries, inland fisheries are very important source of animal protein. A thorough and in depth study examining the economics of fish farming along with its impediments was needed Therefore present study was conducted with the specific objective to investigate the cost structure, revenue and profit of fish farming in saline areas. Sample of 33 farmers was taken as study respondents at random It was found that fish seed used were 2226 per hectare. In percentage terms Rohu and Grass Carp more than other species. The cost of establishing one-hectare fish farm was 41142 Mortality rate was 2.37 % Fish production was 1524 kgs per hectare. It was also found that sale price was Rs. 55 per kg. Total variable cost per hectare and total revenue (Rs.87043 and Rs. 127531 respectively) of the fish farmers who raised fish on non saline soils was higher than those (Rs. 45513 and Rs. 73219) of saline soils Profit (Rs. 40488 per hectare) of fish farms of non saline soils was high as compared to that of saline soils (Rs 30029). Key words: Economics, Fish, Farming and Saline Areas
Muhammad Qasim, A.D. Sheikh, Mazher Abbas, Muhammad Kashif. (2004) ECONOMICS OF FISH PRODUCTION AND MARKETING IN SALINE AREAS OF THE CENTRAL PUNJAB, , Volume 41, Issue 3,4.
