FI: TCP/PAK/6760
Field Document 2
January 1988

T E C H N I C A L   C O O P E R A T I O N   P R O G R A M M E

PAKISTAN
SELECTION OF SITES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW-COST FISH-FARMING
(Second visit 13 November- 14 December 1987)

TABLE OF CONTENTS



A report prepared for the project
Introduction of low-cost fish-farming in rural areas


based on the work of


K.G. Rajbanshi
Consultant


This report was prepared during the course of the project identified on the title page. The conclusions and recommendations given in the report are those considered appropriate at the time of its preparation. They may be modified in the light of further knowledge gained at subsequent stages of the project.

The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this document do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations or the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal or constitutional status of any country, territory or sea area, or concerning the delimitation of frontiers.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The consultant wishes to express his sincere thanks to Mr K.M. Chaudhary, Director (Agriculture Extension), National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Islamabad, for his interest and continuous support in implementing the project activities. Thanks are also due to Mr Syed Zakauddin Bokhari, National Project Director for his cooperation and tireless efforts in implementing the project.

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Rome, 1988


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND TERMS OF REFERENCE

2. ITINERARY

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

4. STATUS OF PROJECTS

4.1 Private Sector

4.1.1 Identification of Potential Sites and Final Selection of Farmers

4.1.2 Orientation of Selected Farmers in low-cost Fish-Farming

4.2 Public Sector

4.2.1 Study Tour on low-cost Fish-Farming in Nepal and Thailand

4.2.2 Procurement of Equipment

4.2.3 Assignment of Extension Personnel

4.2.4 Orientation of the Personnel and low-cost Fish-Farming Techniques

5. CONCLUSION

Appendix 1: Work Plan for Second Consultancy Period

Appendix 2: Form for Growth Check