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ought about increased profits among other benefits. The results of this development, both adoption of BMPs andthe formation of clusters/ societies are schematically depicted in Figure 1.The results of this development, both adoption of BMPs and the formation of clusters/ societies are schematicallydepicted in Figure 1.Figure 1. Figure depicting cluster/ society formations of shrimp farmers over the yearsOne question frequently asked by a wide range of stakeholder is:“How do BMPs differ from other extension messages commonly disseminated to farmers?”BMPs are science-based tools that are developed based on risk factor studies in farming systems. Interventionsdeveloped to address identified risk factors are collectively referred to as BMPs. Extension messages are oftenfocused on ways to increase production and quality of the product. BMPs have an overall goal of promotingresponsible and sustainable aquaculture, and not just promoting higher production. Thus BMPs can helpproducers to farm commodities in a more sustainable way taking into account also environmental and socioeconomicalconsiderations.Good Aquaculture Practices (GAPs) are commonly used to address food safety issues in aquaculture. These tendto be farm management practices prepared to minimise the potential for farm-raised fishery products to becontaminated with pathogens, chemicals, or unapproved or misused veterinary drugs. GAPs can be defined asthose practices necessary to address food safety concerns in isolation.BMP are often voluntary practices, but can also be used as basis for local regulations, or even to meet and comply tostandards set by third party certification programmes.a) The term "better management practice"The term “better management practices” is used in several ways. It has been used to refer to the best-known wayto undertake any activity at a given time. In this sense, it probably refers to the practice or practices of only one or92