Introduction of ‘guppy grass’ to shrimp ponds doubles shrimp production in Bagerhat

Bagerhat, Bangladesh 25 September 2023 Nature-based Solutions Livelihoods

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Local researchers in Bagerhat found that introducing ‘guppy grass’ to shrimp ponds in a regulated manner can nearly double their production. This practice is expected to significantly benefit local shrimp farmers who have been suffering from production loss due to rising salinity levels in the area.

Ariful Islam

Ariful Islam works as a District Correspondent for Channel24 in Bagerhat, Bangladesh.

Collaborative action and investment

Ariful Islam

25 September 2023

Nature-based Solutions

Livelihoods

Introduction of ‘guppy grass’ to shrimp ponds doubles shrimp production in Bagerhat

Organization: Channel 24

Photo credit: Channel 24

Ariful Islam

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