Economics of trout fish farming in the northern areas of Pakistan.

摘要

This study was conducted in Northern Areas of Pakistan during 2004 to estimate the cost of trout fish farming and its profitability. The results of the analysis show that total cost (capital and variable costs) of Rs.234 was incurred to produce one kilogram of trout fish and its selling price was Rs.310. The net revenue was Rs.76 per kg of fish. It shows that trout fish farming provides a great opportunity for exploiting the abundant source of cold water in Northern Areas and would be a major income generating activity, if rural people were made aware of the trout fish farming and proper market was established in the area.