Many farmers shift to shrimp culture
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An increasing number of farmers in the Philippines are converting their fields into shrimp farms. Shrimp farming in the Philippines which has developed into important food industry in the recent years, generally uses traditional or extensive method. The first type of prawn and shrimp culture system is characterized by irregular pond shapes and sizes, which range from three to 20 hectares, according to Delia Juete, an expert on aquaculture at the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
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Many farmers shift to shrimp culture. (1987, July 28). The Manila Journal, p. 5.
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