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A road map for scaling up of freshwater prawn (Scampi) farming in India

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Title A road map for scaling up of freshwater prawn (Scampi) farming in India
 
Creator Pillai, Bindu R
Panda, D
 
Subject Freshwater, Hatcheries, Polyculture, Prawn, Road Map, Scampi
 
Description This article discusses the current status, challenges, and potential for the revival of scampi farming in India, focusing on the states of Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Odisha. It highlights the decline in scampi production over the years due to various factors such as poor seed quality, disease outbreaks, and increased farming costs. However, recent initiatives, including the development of a genetically improved scampi breed and promotion of polyculture, show promise for revitalizing the industry. The article proposes an action plan to achieve a target production of 50,000 tonnes of scampi annually by promoting polyculture and establishing new hatcheries. It emphasizes the need for collaborative efforts among policymakers, research institutions, hatchery operators, and farmers to realize the potential of scampi farming in India.
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agricutural Research
 
Date 2024-04-12
 
Type info:eu-repo/semantics/article
info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
 
Format application/pdf
 
Identifier https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/108321
 
Source Indian Farming; Vol. 74 No. 4 (2024); 03-07
0019-4786
 
Language eng
 
Relation https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/108321/54312
 
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