Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of Integrated Fish Farming System (IFFS) as Perceived by the Farmers in Manipur

The present study was conducted with an objective to analyses the i.e. Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) of Integrated Fish Farming Systems (IFFS) as perceived by the farmers of Manipur. The study was conducted in five valley-districts of Manipur covering a random sample 300 farmers practicing IFFS. Strength of IFFS in term of farmers can generate more income from IFFS as compared to other monocultures is being ranked 1^st. Lack of Insurance against losses due to natural calamity is perceived as greatest weakness by the farmers. Creation of an offseason occupation for farmers is being ranked 1^st as far as Opportunities of IFFS perceived by the farmers. Natural calamity like frequent flood due to improper drainage system is perceived as the highest threat to the farmers. The study concluded that more emphasis should be given to develop capacities of the fish farmers to improve efficiency and effectiveness of IFFS, to improve the weather forecast and drainage system to tackle the natural flood.