Fish Farming In Tamil Nadu: The central and state governments are making every possible effort to increase the income of the farmers. Various schemes are being implemented for this. The farmers of the country are taking advantage of the schemes of the central and state governments. At the same time, to promote fish farming, the exercise is going on from the state government level. Now various institutions have taken similar steps to help the farmers. With this step, the farmers will be able to become more financially prosperous.
10000 seeds given to farmers
Researchers from the MS Swaminathan Research Foundation and the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources have produced carp seed at a portable fish hatchery in Poompuhar, India. Researchers have given around 10,000 seeds of carp fishes to 15 farmers. This has been done so that there is more production of fish and their species can be improved.
Solving the problems of the farmers of Tamil Nadu
According to media reports, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) and National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) have jointly started the effort. Its purpose is to solve the challenges faced by fish farmers in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu.
High cost and mortality has become a challenge
Experts say that one of the main challenges faced by fish farmers is the high cost of procuring fish seed from hatcheries in other districts and states. The fishes that are bought, their mortality rate is also high. To overcome this, the researchers set up a mobile hatchery in Poompuhar that provides temperature, pressure, oxygen level maintenance, salinity, light and other facilities.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Farmer brothers, before implementing any suggestion, do consult the concerned expert.
