Fish farming

• Climate Change Threatens Global Fish Stocks with Up to 30% Decline in High-Emissions Scenario, FAO Report Finds

  A new FAO report warns that climate change could reduce exploitable fish biomass by over 10% globally by mid-century and by 30% or more in 48 countries under a high-emissions scenario, but stabilizes losses to 10% or less in 178 countries under a low-emissions scenario.…

• Summer Tips for Boosting Fish Farming Productivity Shared by Dr. Meera D. Ansal, Dean, College of Fisheries, GADVASU

  Boost fish farming productivity with smart management strategies recommended by experts, ensuring optimal water quality, oxygen levels, and disease prevention for sustainable income growth.…

• Meet the 63-Year-Old Farmer Who's Revolutionizing Varanasi with Fish Farming

  Kailash Narayan Singh turned to fish farming at 58. He's revolutionizing inland aquaculture in Varanasi using RAS technology. With government support, he's increased fish production significantly and has trained over 100 farmers, emphasizing the potential for profit in this sector. Kailash says, “With proper training,…

• From Engineering to Aquaculture: Rajneesh Kumar's Fish Farming Success Story

  An engineer by degree, Rajneesh Kumar narrates his tale of transition from a corporate employee to an entrepreneur.…

• Fish Curing: A Hygienic Twist to Curing Unveils a Sea of Quality and Extended Shelf Life

  Traditional fish curing has quality issues, but the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology's improved method emphasizes hygiene and a preservative mixture, providing a cost-effective solution for longer shelf life.…

• Fish Farming Training Programme in Arunachal Pradesh

  A three-day training program in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh, organized by the National Fisheries Development Board, aimed to enhance fish production by sharing aquaculture expertise with local farmers and officials.…

• Marine Scientists Unravel Genetic Mysteries of the Indian Oil Sardine

  The decoded gene would serve as a valuable resource in understanding the biology, ecology, and evolution of the oil sardine.…

• ICAR-CIFRI Releases Fish Fingerlings in River Ganga at Kalna, West Bengal Under National Ranching Programme

  ICAR-CIFRI's 'National River Ranching Programme-2023' released 1.56 lakh advanced fingerlings of Indian Major Carps at Mahismardini Ghat, Kalna, West Bengal, promoting sustainable fisheries and river conservation among local fisher communities.…

• Monsoon and Fish Consumption: Debunking the Myth

  Rampant overfishing due to mechanized trawlers and excessive demand in India led to dwindling fish stocks, negatively impacting fish availability and quality during the monsoon season.…

• ICAR-CIFRI Awarded Progressive Fish Farmers on National Fish Farmers’ Day, 2023

  ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), a premier Institute celebrated “National Fish Farmers Day” at its Headquarters at Barrackpore, Kolkata on July 10, 2023.…

• Cochin: Union Minister Parshottam Rupala Informs Fishing Harbour Infrastructure Facilities to be Enhanced

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala, and Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal to enhance Cochin Fishing Harbour.…

• India's Marine Fish Landings Gains 15% in 2022, Reaching 3.49 Million Tonnes

  Up to 8.57 per cent over 2021, the estimated value of landings was Rs 58,247 crores. In 2022, India witnessed a notable 15 per cent increase in marine fish landing, reaching 3.49 million tonnes, as compared to the previous year's figure, according to an English…

• 5 Best Fish Species for Your Aquaponics System

  Before assembling your aqua garden or aquaponics system, you should choose a fish species that is most suitable for the environment.…

• "India's Carbon Emissions from Marine Sector Lower than Global Average," says CMFRI

  CMFRI identified cyclone proneness, flood proneness, shoreline changes, heat waves, and sea level rise as major hazards that could endanger coastal lives in its efforts to assess climate change risks in the coastal region.…

• Earn in Lakhs by Selling Eel Fish! Here’s the Complete Guide, Profit Analysis & More

  Due to its wonderful flavor and high protein content, eel fish is a favorite fish all over the world. So, it can be profitable to start an eel fish farm. Here’s the complete guide on how to start an eel fish farming business with low…

• Types of Fish Farming In India

  What do you believe the main source of the seafood we consume is? The Sea. Wrong. lakes and rivers? Wrong again. It is from the fish farms. With 10.5 lakh tonnes in total and 33,442 crores in value, fish and fish products have risen to…

• Scope and Benefits of Starting Pomfret Fish Farming in India

  Pomfret fish is known for its delicate, flaky white flesh and mild, sweet flavor. It is considered a delicacy in many parts of Asia and is often served as a whole fish with its head and tail intact. The fish can be cooked in a…

• IIL Partners With CIFE To Venture In Fish Vaccines

  Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), based in Hyderabad, is collaborating with national research organizations to develop the country's first vaccine against bacterial diseases in freshwater fishes.…

• Punjab Government to Provide 40% Subsidy for Fish Farming

  Punjab Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister, Laljit Singh Bhullar has advised the farmers to take up fish farming as a side business in order to increase their revenue.…

• Advance Subsidies Announced for Fish Farmers!

  Chief Minister pointed out that Power consumption is a significant problem in fish farming. Currently, the government provides electricity to farmers with a 20-kilowatt consumption at the cost of Rs.4.75 per unit.…

• Government Extends Deadline of Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojana

  The applicants have so far expressed interest in developing fish farming ponds outside of the cities and supplying fish to markets on motorbikes, bicycles, and mobile vans. According to authorities, the live fish would be sold in hygienic kiosks to enhance the consumers' fish-buying experience.…

• Assam Government to Provide Aid to Flood-Affected Fish Farmers

  The disastrous floods caused significant losses to the sector of about 80% of fish farmers, totaling Rs 1,000 crore.…

• Step-to-Step Guide to Start Your Own Profitable Fish Farming Business

  The type of fish you plan to grow should be your first priority when beginning a fish farm. The most popular fish farming business ideas with high returns are mentioned in this article.…

• Fish Farming: Get 60% Subsidy to Start a Fish Farm

  PM Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched by the Central Government in the year 2020. Under this scheme, along with subsidy for fish farming, free training is also given to the farmers.…

• Jammu & Kashmir Govt Uses Modern Technologies to Boost Fish Farming

  The fisheries department is also promoting fish culture in the private sector to give educated jobless young opportunities for employment, in addition to the growth of recreational fisheries as a method of income for those interested in pursuing aquarium fishing as a profession.…

• Know the Differences Between Offshore Fishing and Inshore Fishing

  What separates inshore fishing from offshore fishing is one of the most vital contrasts in the fishing business. You will often notice such words and may be wondering what they truly mean when deciding which fishing trip seems the fittest for your preferences.…

• Cambodia Fisherman Caught World’s Largest Freshwater Fish

  According to researchers, this is the fourth female gigantic stingray recorded in the same location in the last two months. They believe this is a spawning hotspot for the species.…

• This Start-up Helps Fish and Shrimp Farmers Increase Their Productivity

  Farmers have been able to gain a greater value realisation for their produce by 5-10% and save up to $50,000 per acre for culture with a 5% reduction in the cost of feeding thanks to Aquaconnect's solutions…

• Small-Scale Fish Farming - Problems and Prospects

  Fish farming is a form of aquaculture, the act of fish farming is about raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures for human consumption.…

• GADVASU to Promote Fish Farming in Punjab

  GADVASU, Ludhiana vice-chancellor Dr. Inderjeet Singh emphasized the necessity of technological backing and farmer connections with research and development (R & D) institutes, highlighting the possibilities of fisheries development in the state with specific reference to double farmers' income.…

• ‘Summer Season is Conducive for Fish Farming,’ says Expert

  Sustained plankton (natural food) production in the pond and feeding with quality feed as per recommended regime helps in achieving optimized production targets. Keep the pond rich in plankton through mixed utilization of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers.…

• Govt To Provide Over 2000 lakhs Fish Seeds, 5 lakhs Fish Fingerlings To People Involved In Fish Farming

  Quality fish seeds will be distributed to fish farmers from departmental and private fish farms/hatcheries to improve productivity.…

• Chandauli To Have Its First-of-Its-Kind State-of-The-Art Integrated Fish Marketing Centre in India

  Purvanchal's 'blue revolution' will be boosted by a 70-crore fish centre.…

• Rohu Fish Farming: Breeding, Seed Collection, Pond Construction and Much More

  Rohu is a freshwater fish that is popular in India and other areas of the world, particularly in Southeast Asia. This blog talks about different aspects of Rohu fish farming.…

• Mission Shakti Scheme: Fish Hatchery Unit To Be Built Soon in Odisha

  Mission Shakti has invested Rs 25 lakh towards the establishment of the unit.…

• PMMSY Scheme: Innovative Fish Farming Project Receives Rs. 25 Cr From Centre

  Centre Government allocated 25 crores for innovative fish farming to increase the revenue of low-income families.…

• Punjab University to Promote Modern Methods of Fish Farming

  Punjab University (PU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad Akhtar has said that the university administration is encouraging initiatives to introduce modern fish farming which would help in boosting relevant industries.…

• 5-Day Training on ‘Fish Farming’ concluded at GADVASU

  GADVASU Organized a Fish Farming Training that included a complete ‘Package of Practice’ for fish farming including site selection, construction of pond, pre-stocking, stocking, post-stocking management, and harvesting.…

• KVK to Organize Skill Training Programme on Fish Rearing & Management

  The Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dima Hasao, Assam organized a 6-day Skill Training for Rural Youth (STRY) on ‘Fish Rearing & Management’. The training programme was sponsored by the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Government of…

• India-Sri Lanka Fishing Conflict: 22 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested

  The Sri Lankan Navy arrested 22 fishermen from Nagapattinam and neighboring Karaikal on Wednesday in the most latest development.…

• 4 Fish Farming Equipments You Need to Scale Your Business

  This article explains the uses and benefits of 4 essential fish farming equipments that are necessary to scale your small business.…

• Apply for "Free Fish Farming Training Program" from Government! Complete Details Inside

  Bihar Government is providing free training to the people to encourage fish farming in the state. Details Below…

• Start Fish Farming & Get Government Support of Upto Rs 3 Lakhs, Procedure To Apply & Other Details Inside!

  Fish Farming: Now you can get government loan of up to Rs 3 lakhs at a cheaper interest rate for this. Know how to apply, documents required & other details inside the article.…

• Shrimp And Salmon Growers Have a Profitable Year Ahead Of Them

  During the first half of 2022, the worldwide shrimp farming industry is expected to see record harvest volumes, while the salmon industry is expected to see its highest prices since 2016.…

• Computer Engineer Quits Job To Start Shrimp Farming, Uses Biofloc Technology To Get Record Yields & Big Profits

  Nishanth Reddy, a computer engineer took up shrimp farming in 2005. He was as amateur as you & me when he first started his journey to set up Sri Lakshmi Prasanna Aquaculture Pvt Ltd. Fast forward to today, the 27-year-old derives 30 times more production…

• Beware! Over 3000 Farmers Duped in the Name of Fish Farming

  The modus operandi of the accused was that he entered into contracts with farmers for fish farming and took Rs 5 lakh from each farmer, promising them to double the money.…

• PM Matsya Sampada Yojana: Earn Huge Profits Through Fish Farming; Get Full Government Support

  The farmer produces paddy, wheat, jowar, bajra, mustard, and many different varieties of crops for his family and crores of others by working day and night in the fields. Despite this, the economic condition of the farmers is still not stable.…

• Fish Farmers Learning Modern Methods of Freshwater Aquaculture Under Skill Development Programme

  The tribal fish farmers of Arunachal Pradesh are receiving training in modern methods of freshwater aquaculture under a three-day skill development programme at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in the lower Dibang Valley (LDV) district on Monday.…

• Fish Farming: Why Fish Needs Extra Care in Winters, Know From the Expert

  Being cold-blooded aquatic animal, fish needs special care during winters.…

• Water Bodies in Madhya Pradesh will be Rehabilitated for Fishing and Chestnut Farming

  They said that the Panchayat would restore the ponds, check dam and stop dams where fish farming and chestnut farming would be done.…