The effect of Covid-19 on the shrimp industry of Boushehr province

Based on the information obtained from 50 active farmers in the shrimp industry in Bushehr province by online questionnaire was showed that due to prevalence of white spot virus disease in some shrimp site of Bushehr province, prevalence of this disease was the most important concerns, among the challenges ahead, such as the prevalence of white spot virus disease, the cost of post larval and food, and the selling price of shrimp. The results showed that 61% of farmers tendency to employ foreign technician in shrimp hatchery. These personnel are employed illegally and are not supported by the government, therefore, there is concern that the covid-19 leads to reduce or stop shrimp production in farm. As for, rising costs of production due to prevention of Corona disease along with the export of over 80% of shrimp produced abroad due to the problems caused by the outbreak of corona in the world and the closure of entry and exit ways of country, there are concerns such as not selling the product, not exporting shrimp, fluctuating price of shrimp and returning capital.

کلیدواژه ها:

Covid-19 ، shrimp ، production ، export.