aquaculture

Real-time pond surveillance system aims to reduce shrimp crop losses

Seeks Singapore Tie-Up for Growth of Capital City

The State Now Houses One In Five Of India’s Marine Fish Processing Units. Behind That Share Lies A Fishing Economy Of 4 Lakh People, Seafood That Travels From Veraval To Foreign Markets, And A Warming Arabian Sea That Is Pushing Kerala’s Mackerel Into Nets That Never Used To Hold It

West Godavari Collector Chadalavada Nagarani presented a "Circular Economy Blueprint" to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, focusing on converting agricultural residue, seafood waste, and livestock manure into valuable products. The plan aims to boost rural industries, create employment, and position the district as a bio-products hub, aligning with the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision.

China is set to resume direct flights to more Taiwanese cities. Imports of Taiwanese aquaculture products will also restart. These moves follow talks between Chinese and Taiwanese leaders. Beijing aims to establish a communication mechanism with Taiwan's Kuomintang party. Trade restrictions are being eased. Infrastructure proposals are also being advanced.

Women fish farmers in Ranchi's Angara block are transforming their livelihoods through a pilot project focused on value-added fish products. Training in making pickles, samosas, and soups allows them to increase profits and reduce waste, with plans to scale the initiative statewide if successful.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi challenged Trinamool's claims on fish availability, accusing the party of failing to meet Bengal's demand and necessitating imports. He highlighted the Centre's dedicated fisheries ministry and promised self-sufficiency if BJP wins. This comes amid Mamata Banerjee's allegations of BJP restricting non-veg food.

Karnataka is boosting fish supply by stocking 4.5 crore fish fry in 38 reservoirs. This initiative supports local aquaculture, farmers, and consumer demand. The state provides subsidies to registered fish farmers for rearing fish in their ponds. Discussions are also underway to establish a new fish fingerling production center near Yagachi reservoir.