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ABSTRACT
Woynarovich, A.; Bueno, P.B.; Altan, Ö.; Jeney, Zs.; Reantaso, M.; Xinhua, Y.; and Van Anrooy, R.
Better Management Practices for Carp Production in Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper. No 566. Ankara, FAO. 2011. 153 pp.
Common carp is the most widely cultured Cyprinid. It is indigenous to Eurasia, but has been introduced practically everywhere outside its native geographical and climatic range.
For centuries, common carp was the main species of the fish ponds of Europe and Central Asia. Today, it remains the best choice for utilizing fish pond resources under the temperate climate of Central and Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. In the countries of these regions, carp is produced in polyculture where the application of better management practices (BMPs) could significantly contribute to the physical and financial development of its producers and the health of the environment.
This guide describes and explains the key biological, technical, economic, social and environmental aspects of BMPs of carp production. The topics have been chosen because there are many benefits to the aquaculture sector and to its stakeholders in adopting BMPs. Reduced public cost of managing the sector, higher production efficiency, better access to markets, increased profitability, and improved image and reputation of the fish farms and their representation are among them.
The establishment and maintenance of efficient fish farm facilities and infrastructure and the optimum utilization of feeds and other production inputs require skilled and knowledgeable farm managers and workers. These create the preconditions for a successful and sustainable carp aquaculture.
This document deals with the related BMPs of advanced fry and grow-out production of carps in general and of common carp in particular. These are presented together with the related activities in a systematic, concise and easy-to-read format.
Natural culture of carp and the biological control of water weeds with carps are special polyculture production systems. Their BMPs are also discussed.
Although at present the production of common carp is feasible only in pond polyculture, this document also presents useful and practical information about monoculture and intensive culture of carp in tanks and cages. |
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