Project title: Sources of nutrients in the rural households of Bangladesh and
their optimum utilization through integrated pond-dike systems
PhD student: Md. Shamsul Kabir
Short description of the proposed research:
Excessive use of nutrients in high input farming systems and the lower level of nutrient use in low input systems affect production and environment adversely. It has been suggested that integrated pond-dike system scan contribute to improved nutrient management on rural farm households and to sustainable aquaculture-agriculture production. In this context the proposed research is carried out:
• To compare the nutrient use efficiency in low and high input pond-dike system
• To assess the nutrient flow in the whole farm households
• To enhance pond production through introduction of tilapia with carp
• To explore the benefits of nutrient enriched pond water and mud for vegetable production
• To identify a guide line for sustainable integrated pond-dike systems.
Composition of the scientific support project group:
Supervisor: Dr. Md. Abdul Wahab, Department of Fisheries Management (DFM)
Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Mymensingh, Bangladesh .
Co-Supervisor: Dr. Somen Dewan, DFM / BAU, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
Co-Supervisor: Dr. M. Aminul Islam, Dep. of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, BAU.
Advisor: Dr. Marc C.J. Verdegem, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Wageningen University.
Advoisor: Dr. Dave C. Little, Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling, UK.