The Technology and Economics of Small-Scall Commercial Shrimp Farms in the west Coast of Sri Lanka
By: Jayasinghe, J.M.P.K
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Publisher: Sri Lanka, NARA, 1993Description: 141-149p.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due |
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Research Papers
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Ready Reference | RP0256 | Available |
The shrimp culture industry on the west coast of Sri Lanka has attracted a large number of small-scale investors because of the present government policy to promote small-scale business. Total investment amounts to SL Rs 237.000. while working capital required per cycle is around Rs 135,600 for a typical small-scale shrimp farm of 0.6 ha. The payback period is four years. Return on investment is 21% to 24.5% over the first three years. Lack of proper knowledge in site selection and farm management appears to be the major constraint. More careful considerations in site selection, improvements in pond preparatory and pond management procedures, and supplement of imported feeds with low-cost feeds are important for better economic returns and future viability of small-scale shrimp culture industry of Sri Lanka.
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