Fisheries

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• Blue Economy is going to be an important source of Aatamnirbhar Bharat: PM Modi

  Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said that development of coastal areas and welfare of hardworking fishermen is one of the important priorities of the Government.…

• Man quits IT job to start Aquaponics Company to help farmers double their incomes

  Rohit started farming in Jalandhar in 2018, and mainly uses water containing fish waste as manure to cultivate a variety of fruits and vegetables. The corporate grind may help bring in cash, but sticking true to nature is crucial for others. When he left his…

• How to do Backyard Fish Farming Profitably at Home?

  In early days, fishes caught from sea or river were used to prepare food items. But today we depend on other states for the same. Decades ago, only salt was used to treat fish. It later switched to ice, then, it is converted to ammonia…

• MPEDA opens multi-lingual call centre for Aqua Farmers in Andhra Pradesh

  At Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh, the MPeda launched a multilingual call center for aquaculture farmers, which will resolve their technological problems and provide field experts with insight into effective farming methods around the clock.…

• WorldFish sets aquatic foods research agenda to transform global food systems for healthy people and planet

  WorldFish has launched a new strategy charting a decade-long aquatic foods research and innovation agenda toward sustainable and equitable global food systems.…

• GADVADU Conducts National webinar on 'Ornamental Fisheries- Opportunities Unlimited'

  With the aim to promote entrepreneurship skills among fishery graduates, a national webinar on “Ornamental Fisheries- Opportunities Unlimited’ was organized by the College of Fisheries (COF), GADVASU, Ludhiana in collaboration with IDP- Cell under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- National Agricultural Higher Education Project…

• Fish Farming: Two ways to reduce ammonia without changing the pond water

  Nowadays fish farming is a trending business in India. Farmers have to face many problems while cultivating fish. Weight loss of fish, fluctuations in oxygen, ammonia and pH levels in the water, pungent odor from fish ponds and frequent water changes are all major problems…

• Only a balanced approach to Ocean & Inland Aquaculture will nourish the World, research in Nature Communications asserts

  New research published in Nature Communications questions scientific and policy narratives around the potential of ocean aquaculture to solely contribute to food and nutrition security and environmental sustainability. It recommends a balanced approach that includes investing in existing aquaculture on land as key to increase…

• Chhattisgarh Planning to Give Farming Status to Fisheries

  Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said that his government will take initiative towards providing farming status to pisciculture.…

• Centre targets investments worth $9 billion in Fisheries Sector in next 5 years

  The Central government is targeting investments worth 9 billion dollars in the fisheries sector over the next five years. It was revealed by Union Fisheries Secretary Dr Rajeev Ranjan, while speaking at the ‘E-conference on Innovation for Transforming the Sustainable Marine Economy’ organized by the…

• World Fisheries Day 2020: Andhra CM Reddy will inaugurate aqua bazaars and aqua hub in Vizag

  Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will inaugurate aqua bazaars and aqua hub project at Visakhapatnam on November 21. Along with that, he will also lay the foundation stone at four fishing harbours at Juvvala Dinne in Nellore, Uppada in East Godavari district, Nizampatnam in…

• By Value Addition, the Income of Fish Farmers, Workers and Exporters can be Doubled

  India is blessed with abundance of fishes. Inland fisheries is as active as marine resources. But farmers, business firms and workers are not properly benefitted out of it. To get benefit, the sector has to come forward with value addition packages. Presently, most of the…

• Subsidies, Loans Provided by NABARD for Fish Farming; Check Eligibility, Rate of Interest and Other Details

  Fish farming is emerging as the fastest growing sector as far as animal food production is concerned. National bank of agriculture and rural development, which is a government setup financial institution for the support and to promote rural development and sustainable agriculture in the country.…

• CIBA inks MoU with Kerala Fisheries Department to set up a Multi-Species Fish Hatchery

  Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai has partnered with the State Fisheries Department of Kerala to set up a multi-species fish hatchery.…

• Good News for Fish Farmers! Govt is Giving Loan up to Rs 15 Lakh; Apply This Way

  Recently the Modi government has included fish farming in Kisan Credit Card. Now farmers can start farming along fish farming and generate more income amid the corona crisis.…

• Now Land Based Fish Farming to be done in Himachal Pradesh

  On October 11, the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister, Virender Kanwar declared a new scheme where almost 15 new fish ponds would be made around the areas within 5 years in order to promote land based fish farming in the state.…

• Ocean Farming: The Future Saviour

  As we lose land to global warming and the extensive use of resources, its time the world should stood up and took notice of Ocean Farming. With the rise in demand for Seaweed, Red Algae and Kelp this could be the new avenue for the…

• India agrees on reduction on fish subsidy but stipulates terms and conditions for it

  India has supported the initial observations at the General Council meeting of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that was held in view of discussing reduction in subsidy in the fisheries sector.…

• Pradhan Mantri Matsaya Sampatha Yojana: Lakhs of Deep-Sea Fishing Boats will be built with Rs 48 Lakhs Subsidy

  Fisheries organizations have demanded that the Tamil Nadu government shall allow the use of short nets for only six months of the year without harming small businesses.…

• GADVASU Celebrates National Fish Farmer’s Day, Assures Continued Support for Sustainable Development of Fisheries Sector

  College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) celebrated ‘National Fish Farmers Day’ on Friday (10th July, 2020) through an online tribute to the fish farmers. On this occasion, Dr Harish Kumar Verma, Director Extension Education, GADVASU; Dr. R.S. Chauhan, Dean…

• Excellent Tips: Take Care of your Ornamental Fish by this method

  Dropsy is a major headache for ornamental fish farmers. Large numbers of fish die as victims of the disease. Guppy, Beta, Gourami, Goldfish, Carp, Molly, Tetra, Barbs, Cyclid, 90% of fish are affected by the disease. Notice the platypus given in this picture. You can…

• Get Rs 11,300 Every Month through Backyard Fish Farming! Know the Economics & Assistance Required

  In Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS), the water is recycled and resused, after the removal of waste materials. It is mainly used for high-density culture of various fish species. This technology will improve income and encourage small-scale farmers and women to take up fish culture in…

• Major Cyclones make sure India’s Marine production only sees a marginal increase

  The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) said that the total marine fish production in India has increased from 3.48 million tonnes to 3.56 million tonnes a marginal increase of 2.2% from the previous year.…

• National Fisheries Development Board to provide assistance for Integrated Paddy-cum-Fish Culture

  The practice of producing paddy and fish, with the same resources in the same unit area is termed as Integrated Paddy-cum-Fish Culture.…

• QR code-based cards mandatory for farmers in Karnataka

  The Karnataka Government has now announced that QR Code based biometric cards are now mandatory for the fishermen in the state. The information was given by Minister for ports and Karnataka, Kota Srinivas Poojary. He was speaking at a meeting on coastal fisheries in Mangaluru.…

• Breeding, Caring Techniques & Interesting Facts that You Must Know About Giant Gouramies

  The Giant Gourami is the largest freshwater fish found in South-East Asia. They live in areas where food is abundant to feed on. It has the fantastic ability to withstand a variety of climatic conditions prevailing in different countries and adapt itself according to it.…

• Matsya Sampada: Fisheries Newsletter Launched to help Fish Farmers of Latest Trends & Technology of the World

  The first edition of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter “Matsya Sampada” was published by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India. The issue was released by Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Giriraj Singh.…

• Subsidies in Fisheries sector! Hybrid Solar Wind Energy Generator: Building Climate Change Resilient Fisheries Sector

  With the increase in Green House Gas (GHGs) emissions, there has been an increase in the temperature of earth surface, leading to climate change. Thus, there is a need to chalk out plans for building resilient food systems. In fisheries, HSD oil is used as…

• National Fish Festival: Promotion of Fish Consumption in India

  Fisheries sector provide us with avenues for food, nutrition, livelihood, employment and recreation. In world, more than 25% of the dietary proteins come from fish consumption. India ranks second in terms of fish production, with exports of around 13.77 lakh tonnes per annum.…

• Important Facts! National Marine Fisheries Bill which Every Fisher Should Know

  Marine fishery contributes to the food security, nutrition, poverty alleviation, trade and livelihoods of fishermen. In 2017, Government of India (GOI) notified the ‘National policy on Marine Fisheries’ (NPMF, 2017), which provides guidelines for ‘Blue Revolution’ by sustainable use of fisheries wealth of the country…