Techie produces 160 tons in 1 hectare
Nishanth Reddy of AP, India employed Biofloc technology for shrimp cultivation which converts the waste residue into feed, thus yielding 30 times more raw material produce.
Successful Fish Culture in Rayalaseema
Mr. Vijay Bhaskar, from the Anantapur District, has inspired more than 50 acres of aqua farming in the draught hit Rayalaseema region. For decades, the farmers of Anantapur & other Rayalaseema district have been cultivating paddy, even though it consumes significantly more water compared to aqua culture.
CAA does not need SIP for Broodstock anymore
In a major development, the CAA has decided to do away with the requirement of Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) for import of SPF shrimp broodstock from the overseas suppliers approved by the CAA. This move shall ease up the supply side constraints to import quality broodstock and shall help the farmers in getting quality seed in a timely manner.
Biofloc for intensive shrimp culture
The major component of biofloc is heterotrophic bacteria. The function of the biofloc is to reduce the nitrogenous metabolic waste (ammonia, nitrite) produced by shrimp feeding and production. Ammonia consumed by heterotrophic bacteria becomes protein, which can then be consumed by shrimp and converted into growth.
AP State Aquaculture Development Act
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has framed the Aquaculture Development Rules with the objective of enabling the APSADA to develop, sustain, promote and regulate Aquaculture and Aquaculture Business Operations in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
MoU with Vignan University
MoU With Vignan University Courtesy: Eenadu News | Posted on: 1st Sept 2021 Vignan University entered into an MoU with Aqua Exchange to create awareness on aqua culture & allied activities among VU students in an attempt to impart technical knowledge on the largest contributor to the GDP of Andhra Pradesh. This awareness MoU will …