Optimizing Fodder Grass Production for Fisheries in Hubei

摘要

Balanced fertilization is a tool readily-available to support rapid improvements in productivity for in-land fishery enterprises in China. The Jianghan plain region of Hubei is renowned for its ability to supply superior quality rice and fish staples. Recent adjustments to China's national agricultural development plan have designated this region as one which is particularly favorable to continued development and expansion of inland fisheries as a means for local economic improvement. For example, 5 years ago, the Datonhu State Farm operated 8,500 hectares (ha) with 7,000 ha of paddy and 1,500 ha dedicated to fish ponds plus fodder grass production. With economic readjustment, lands associated with fisheries now occupy 5,500 ha of this farm's total land base.