Practical Manual on Better Management Practices for Tambak ...

VIII. HARVEST AND POST-HARVEST HANDLING• Co-ordinate the harvest with other farmers. Make sure the neighboring farmersare informed about the harvest.• Three to four days before harvest apply agricultural lime (100-200 kg/ha) to thepond and pond bottom where it is more black especially in corners and trenches.• Avoid harvest during the molting period (full moon or new moon). 2 days beforeharvest check if there are any newly molted shrimp, if newly molted shrimp are>10%, delay the harvest by a day or two. Do not exchange water or reducewater level 3 to 4 days before harvest.• Do not feed the shrimp 6 hours prior to harvesting to keep the gut empty andimprove the shelf life.• Complete the harvesting process (draining and harvesting) within 6-8 hrs. Harvestbetween 6 PM to 6 AM. Avoid harvesting and packing shrimp during hot time ofthe dayDip the shrimps in ice slurry for cold killBetter Management Practices for Tambak Farming in Aceh | 50