Topic: Aquaculture
FAO Supports India’s Fishing Sector Adaptation
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is assisting India in addressing climate change impacts on aquaculture. Manuel Barange, the FAO’s Fisheries & Aquaculture Division Director, brought to light...
What is Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS)?
India’s aquaculture sector is rapidly expanding and ranks as the second-largest producer of farmed fish globally. This growth supports food security, job creation, and economic development. Shrimp farming...
Icaria: new catfish species
A new catfish species has been discovered by ICAR-NBFGR. Key facts The new species of catfish belongs to the genus Pangasius. It was found in Mettur Dam in...
FAO Report on Fisheries, Aquaculture Insurance
FAO ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance 2022’ has recommended that private and public insurance service providers work together as there is low penetration of insurance...
Minister launches “Matsya Setu” app for Fishermen
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for fishermen. About Matsya Setu App Matsya Setu app was developed...
First indigenous vaccine for fish developed in India
The Central Institute of Brackish Aquaculture located in Chennai has developed an indigenous vaccine for Viral Nervous Necrosis. The name of the vaccine is Nodavac-R Viral Nervous Necrosis...
eSanta: Platform for Marine Products
The Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal recently launched a platform called “eSanta” for marine products. The main aim of the platform is to empower aqua farmers. About eSanta...
MPEDA Multilingual Call Centre for Aquafarmers
The Marine Products Export Development Authority recently launched a multilingual call centre for Aquafarmers. The initiative is first of its kind in the country. It will address the...Rice- Fish Farming System
In view of the increasing challenge to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural intensification, the benefits of extensively adopting rice- fish farming system in India is being discussed....
