Study of Scientific Knowledge and Adoption Behavior of Fish Farmers in terms of Economic Benefit at Balaghat (M. P.)

Abstract

Scientific fish culture involves stocking and growing two or more compatible and complementary fish 
species like, Indian Major Carps (IMC) and exotic carps in a water body like pond to maximize the fish 
production by fullest utilization of all available niches in the pond ecosystem. Therefore this study conducted with 
120 fish farmers at Blaghat district. The major finding of the study is the medium adoption might be due to the 
fact that fish farmers, had the tendency towards efficient working but due to several constraints affects in 
injudicious use of inputs and practices. Improvement of technical skill and faith might result of these improved 
practices and technology they adopted medium level of various component of improved fish production practices.