Economic and Technical Efficiency Analysis

The focus of this study is to examine the economic and technical efficiency of Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) farming in China; A case of Jiangsu province. A total of 120 Chinese mitten crab farmers were sampled from Changshu, Jintan and Xinghua from the Jiangsu province. Out of 120 questionnaires sent out, 96 (80%) were recovered. The study was undertaken in Jiangsu because it is ranked the first in mitten crab production among four provinces. Chinese mitten crab farming is economical, viable and technically efficient. Developing countries could benefit from the following innovations to help drive their aquaculture industry: continues and sustainable well-structured technical training capacity enhancement programmes, use of improved technology, good management practices, extension systems, well trained staff and competent personnel for research and development, genetic enhancement, knowledge on seed culture and feed formulation, access to latest information on aquaculture development among others which are some of the drivers of the successful aquaculture development in China.