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Strengthening regional mechanisms to maximise benefits to small-holder shrimp farmer groups adopting better management practices (BMPs)

Project ID:
FIS/2006/144
Collaborating Countries:
India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam
Project Locations
Commissioned Organisation:
Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia Pacific, Thailand
Project Leader
Dr C V Mohan
Phone: 66 2 5611728 ext 115
Fax: 66 2 5611727
Email: mohan@enaca.org
Collaborating Institutions:
  • University of Sydney, Australia
  • Directorate General Aquaculture, Indonesia
  • Department of Fisheries, Thailand
  • Marine Products Export Development Authority, India
  • Central Institute for Brackishwater Aquaculture, India
  • National Fisheries Quality Assurance and Veterinary Directorate, Vietnam
Project Budget:
$77,190
Project Duration:
01/06/2007 - 30/11/2009
ACIAR Research Program Manager
Mr Barney Smith
Project Overview

Better Management Practices (BMPs) in the aquaculture context outline norms for responsible farming of aquatic animals. In aquaculture, better management practices have been developed largely for shrimp and salmon aquaculture, although some efforts are presently being made to develop them for other aquatic commodities (e.g. tilapias, catfish, molluscs, eels). This project is building on the ongoing shrimp BMP programs in the Asia-Pacific region (e.g. in Australia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Thailand). It seeks to create a robust regional mechanism for networking and exchange of information, specifically focused to benefit small-scale shrimp farmers in Asia - to reduce disease risks, improve yields, produce quality shrimp, access better markets, address socio-economic sustainability and comply with international principles.

Project Progress Reports
Year One

The project has increased awareness about the concept of Better Management Practices (BMPs) in shrimp farming and contributed to its promotion in the Asia-Pacific region. This project, built on the ongoing shrimp BMP programs in the Asia-Pacific region (e.g. Australia, Indonesia, India, Vietnam and Thailand) has created a robust regional mechanism for networking and exchange of information, specifically focused to benefit small-scale shrimp farmers in Asia, in reducing disease risks, improve yields, produce quality shrimp, access better markets, address socio-economic sustainability and comply with international principles. A dedicated BMP website int he NACA webpage has provided a platform for project partners and other BMP projects in the region to communicate and share information. Project activities and meetings have enable project partners to contribute to the following project outputs:
Strengthening communication and networking amongst BMP project implementers in the region
Development and dissemination of contextualized BMPs
Testing strategies for maximizing market opportunities for BMP-compliant small-scale farmers
Developing methodology for farmer group certification