Uttar Pradesh Secures Best State Award in Inland Fisheries
In a significant achievement, Uttar Pradesh has been honored with the prestigious Best State Award in the inland fisheries category. The announcement was made by Prashant Sharma, Special Secretary to the Fisheries Department, and the award will be formally presented during the Global Fisheries Conference 2023 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on
Indian Shrimp Season’s End Triggers Price Drop for Farmers
As the Indian shrimp season draws to a close, the second crop's tail-end mass harvests have resulted in a sharp price drop for farmers, mirroring the lowest pre-Christmas peak in five years. This decline in prices is a recurring pattern, coinciding with the end of the season when an influx
Sustainable Aquaculture: A New Hope for Thoothukudi Fishermen
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has taken a significant step towards empowering Thoothukudi fishermen by launching Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) farming in Tsunami Nagar and Pullaveli along the Thoothukudi coast. Funded by the NABARD, this project aims to double the income of fishermen by integrating fish farming with
Opportunity Knocks: Indian Aquaculture Stocks Soar as China Halts Japanese Imports
The recent decision by China to halt imports of all aquatic products from Japan has sent shockwaves through the global seafood industry, creating ripples of uncertainty and opportunity. Indian aquaculture stocks, in particular, have experienced a surge in value as investors anticipate a rise in demand for Indian seafood products