Three technical leaflets on fish culture management practices were developed by GNAEP in 2001 and widely distributed to the farmers during the training as well as in farmers Field Day. Three main areas of fish culture i) pond preparation for fish culture, ii) stocking and iii) food and feeding management were illustrated in three different leaflets. All the leaflets were prepared in four colors with concise information with suitable photographs.
Pond Preparation for Fish Culture: This leaflet contains basic information of pond preparation steps; importance of pond repairing, methods and importance of eradicating unwanted fishes, Liming and fertilization and its precaution.
Stocking: This leaflet contains information on species selection, species density, and different recommendation of stocking with species variation. Importance of stocking density& ratio and methods of fingerlings release are also described in the leaflet.
Food and Feeding Management: This leaflet provides basic information importance and types of natural and supplementary feed for fish, simple ways of assessing productivity and farmers can take necessary action is described in the leaflet. Type of supplementary feed, preparation and application are also described in the leaflet.
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