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Cost and returns of fish farming in Raipur, Balodabazar and Mahasamund districts of Chhattisgarh state

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study assesses fish farming performance in Raipur, Balodabazar, and Mahasamund districts of Chhattisgarh. Raipur showed the highest average production at 14.087 q/ha, while Mahasamund had the lowest at 10.31 q/ha. Although Raipur had the highest fish production cost (?77,524.70/ha), it also achieved the highest net return (?1,47,867/ha) and the most favourable benefit-cost ratio of 1:1.90, indicating strong profitability and efficiency. Balodabazar performed moderately, where as Mahasamund showed the lowest overall economic returns. The findings suggest that higher investment in inputs, when managed effectively, results in greater productivity and profitability in fish farming.

Source: International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

DOI: 10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i7b.2112

Authors: Rohit Kumar Bhagat, Dr. AK Gauraha, Dr. Praveen Kumar Verma, Dr. VK Choudhary

Institution: Indira Gandhi Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Zero hunger, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4412064286

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