Sunday, June 10, 2012

Fish Farming-A Developing Aquaculture Business

 Aquaculture is the term used for farming of organisms living in water.It contains both Marine and fresh water organisms.Here we are going to discuss about fresh water fish farming business.We can divide this business into two types based on the purpose.One is for meat purpose and other is for ornamental purpose.Meat purpose industry plays major role in reducing unemployment in rural areas.Here we can have an introduction about fresh water fish farming for meat purpose.

 We know that fishing from sea is a huge business in India especially in coastal states like Kerala.The main threat that the fishing field now face is that the decrease in availability of fishes in sea and rivers.The price for fish meat also skyrocketing.More and more people use fish meat and its sub-products,but the availability of quality fish products are decreasing.Exporters also have increased demand for fishes.Expanding local and exporting markets leaves huge opportunities for Fish farming business.

Fish farming can be categorized into Three based on method of farming

Extensive:It is the natural way of fish farming.Food for fishes in this system is produced by plants and algae present in the system by photosynthesis.No external inputs will be given.Low running and labor costs are main advantages of this farming,but the availability of fish meat also will be very low compared to other farming methods

Semi-Intensive:In this mode of fish farming,we will give some external inputs such as food,manures,water bodies etc in to the system to promote fish growth and photosynthesis in the system.All other parameters are controlled by system(nature) itself.It is suitable for small scale fish farming.

Intensive farming:In this farming,we will control all parameters in the water artificially.Increased meat production and high quality are its merits.But the cost also will be large.It is suitable for large scale fish farms.

 We can do fish farming in various water bodies like ponds,rivers,lake etc.fish farming in ponds are common.We can do farming of various fish breeds like carp,catla,cat fish,tilapia.We will discuss about various aspects of Fish farming business in coming posts.

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19 comments:

  1. i want to know about the scope of karimeen farmingin the ponds

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  2. fish farming in Tank supplier details required
    i am staying West Bengal (Kolkata)
    please call me on 08820323542

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  3. hi iam anbu rajan iam staying in thanjavur tamiland i have required the fingerlings supplier mobile no pls call me or sms 8754700556

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  4. I want to start Fish farming in Pune please state me the scope of Fish farming & how can I start business as a successful please give me suggestion about this.

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    1. i am also in pune & can guide u if u have 2.5 acres of ur own land with a investment of 2 lakhs to earn upto 7 lakhs/year only if u will live at the farm

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    2. Can i please have your contact no. I want your valuable guidance in starting a Fish farming business

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    1. I Need katla fish for farming cell no 09427229642 ( Guj)

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  6. i AM FROM BANGALORE I NEED FRESH WATER FISHES FOR FARMING ( Like katla , Rohu Etc .. ) Pls conatct me urgent 9448032948 / 7829768550

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  7. I am shoeb shaikh
    we started fish farning pls guide me .

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  8. I AM FROM HYDERABAD AND INTERESTED IN FISH FARMING COULD YOU PLEASE ADVISE ME Murahari82@gmail.com 09966400644

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  9. Hi im from alibaug and interest in fish farming could you please help me, can you provide me gov. Institute add. Near alibaug salvi_tushar09@yahoo.co.in 9221002003

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  10. Hi,
    I am Akshay, interested to do fish farming, is there any special courses available in Mumbai for this, please help. 9892728550

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    1. Hi Roopesh,

      You can can contact nearest KVK for knowing the training programs they conduct.CMFRI also conducting training programs related to marine fisheries

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  11. Hi ,I am varghese, interested to do fish farming in Kerala

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  12. I WANT TO START FISH FARMING IN COIMBATORE,TAMILNADU.PLEASE SEND DETAILS THROUGH E-MAIL ID -SUNFACE.COVAI@GMAIL.COM OR CONTACT Mr.Pradhap-09994474455,9360760703...Soon suggest me soon..

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    1. Dear Pradhap,
      I don't have any separate details for fish farming to send.Please read the posts in this site and create a plan.You can take help of nearest KVK centers and farmers.

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  13. i want to start fish farming in our farm at niphad nasik maharashtra. please let me know the budget for 10, 000/- square feet pond and its construction under the greenhouse.

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