Study on Soil nutrients of some selected areas of Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya with reference to Scientific Fish farming

Abstract

Good quality soil is very important for better productivity in the fish farm. Some areas of Khasi and Jaintia Hills District were selected to collect soil sample and analysed to check suitability for fish farming. The soil analysis of the selected areas reveals that soils are highly acidic in nature and deficient in available nitrogen and phosphorus. Proper treatment with lime, nitrogen and phosphorus based fertilizers are required to enhance the productivity of fish farm. Soil texture of the study areas was found sandy loam to clay loam which indicates suitability of the areas for construction of fish farm.