Shrimp Farmers Conclave

Farmers are the fulcrum in any farming sector around whom the technology, inputs, services and market revolve. Each region is unique in terms of resources and production systems and offer specific opportunities and challenges. Therefore, region specific aquaculture planning is necessary. Farmers adopt their own strategies to successfully manage the challenges. Such successful innovative approaches need to be shared with fellow farmers for mutual benefits and overall development of the sector.

In this context, the ICAR-CIBA and Department of Fisheries, Seafood Exports Association of India & Shrimp

FarmersAssociation,OdishajointlyorganizingthisShrimpFarmersConclave.Itisintendedtobringtogetheraqua farmers in the region to provide a cross-learning platform for farmer-to-farmer constructive dialogue among the farming community, state administration and scientific community. This would enable to take stock of present status of brackishwater aquaculture and the way forward for its sustainable development. It is proposed to have technical interactive sessions, discussions, farmers’ presentation of their experiences and innovative approaches (multilingual). About 300 brackishwater aquafarmers and associated stakeholders are expected to to participate and share their experiences.