Experts stress need for better management of aqua ponds in A.P.
The Hindu
Over 200 delegates, including researchers, officials and representatives of various companies, discuss ways to improve aquaculture at Fish India 2023 conclave
VIJAYAWADA
Experts have discussed the need for diversified aquaculture with better management of ponds and rearing of fish varieties in demand.
Farmers, researchers, officials and scientists from the State and Central government organisations exchanged views on various aspects of aquaculture at ‘Fish India 2023’ conclave organised by the Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP), here on Saturday.
SAP president Arul Victor Suresh said more than 200 delegates from different States and foreign universities, consultants and heads of various companies attended the event.
Founder president, SAP, S. Sanathanakrishnan said that stakeholders of aquaculture discussed various issues related to feed supply, hatchery and pond management.
S. Kandhan, Director, Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), a research wing of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), spoke on ‘Seed quality for successful seabass farming’. He explained the rising demand for seabass in the market.

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