Abstract:
Positive outcomes for small-scale shrimp farmers were significant with increased production yields per acre from an average of 740 kilograms in 2010 and 832 kilograms in 2013 to an average of 932 kilograms in 2014, a 26 percent increase over 5 years. The improvement in yields in 2014 combined with strong farm gate prices has resulted in net incomes averaging 382,400 LKR per acre for shrimp farmers compared to 111,375 LKR in 2013. Fish harvesting and oyster culture pilot projects also increased traditional incomes and help to alleviate poverty and food insecurity of participating households.
