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CMFRI extends support to SC families to help them become small-scale entrepreneurs In Print: July,2021 issue

In a major attempt to transform the lives of scheduled caste families in Cheranellur, Ernakulam, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) extended support to the community to help them becoming small-scale entrepreneurs through innovative fish farming.

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Hedging Price Volatility of Feed Ingredients using Commodity Derivatives In Print: July,2021 issue

CLFMA OF INDIA, the apex organization and the voice of the Country’s dynamic livestock industry in association with National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) organized Webinar on hedging price volatility in feed ingredients using commodity derivatives. In the recent past, commodity prices have seen high volatility which has impacted the normal operations of business. It was thus imperative to understand how to manage this risk using the derivatives platform. The webinar was chaired by the Chairman of CLFMA OF INDIA Mr. Neeraj Srivastava.

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Breakthrough in aquaculture: ICAR-CIBA develops seed production technology of Red Snapper In Print: June,2021 issue

In a major boost to diversification of brackishwater aquaculture in the country, the ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) has successfully developed seed production technology of red snapper (Lutjanus argentemaculatus), a high value fish, for the first time in India. According to aquaculture experts, this achievement would help solve a major issue of lack of hatchery produced quality seeds in consistent basis in aquaculture of red snapper and would open up enormous scope for the country’s brackishwater aquaculture ventures in near future.ed this innovation, and the product is now available on the market at a competitive price.”

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Alltech launched Bioplex ® Aqua Boost for Indian Aquaculture April 2021

Harnessing the power of research and technology, Alltech, a leading animal nutrition and technology company, is proud to announce the launch of Bioplex ® Aqua Boost, a new addition to its line of mineral management solutions. “We are proud to revolutionize the aqua industry by adding Bioplex Aqua Boost to our ever- popular Bioplex mineral offerings,” said Dr. Aman Sayed, Alltech’s managing director of India and regional director of South Asia, at the official virtual launch of Bioplex Aqua Boost on 6 April. “The contagious curiosity to understand what exactly fish and shrimp need for their development has fuelled this innovation, and the product is now available on the market at a competitive price.”

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India’s Farmed Shrimp Sector in 2020: A White Paper By The Society of Aquaculture Professionals February 22, 2021

Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP) recently concluded a review of shrimp farming in India in 2020. In a series of virtual meetings held among industry stakeholders on January 29- 30, 2021, the unanimous opinion was that farmed shrimp production declined from a record production of nearly 800,000 tonnes in 2019 to about 650,000 tonnes in 2020, a 19% drop. Earlier forecasts in meetings organized by SAP in 2020 were nearly 30%, so the actual decline was less than what was predicted. The present review also highlighted that while the coronavirus pandemic and related lockdown contributed to the decline, continuing production challenges due to a host of disease problems impacted the production quite significantly. Action by the stakeholders and the government is needed to address the challenges for the sustainable growth of the sector in the future.

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Breakthrough in mariculture:
CMFRI develops hatchery technology for high-value marine fish picnic seabream

Achieving a breakthrough in diversification of the country’s mariculture activities, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) has developed hatchery technology for picnic seabream (Acanthopagrus berda), a commercially important marine food fish.

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CMFRI, MPEDA and FSI marine scientists start deep sea research cruise for assessment of marine mammal population 24 February 2021

In a major attempt which would pave the ways for boosting India’s seafood trade, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the Fishery Survey of India (FSI) have jointly launched a research cruise for assessment marine mammal population of the EEZ. The research initiative assumes significance in the wake of emerging seafood trade-related challenges faced by the fishermen targeting high-value resources and the export market players of India.

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MPEDA and NCDC sign MoU to synergise their programmes for promotion of export-oriented marine products March 2021

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to synergise their various programmes in the interest of export-oriented capture and culture of fisheries and allied sectors for bringing better value to the stakeholders. The MoU was signed by Shri K.S. Srinivas, Chairman, MPEDA and Shri Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Managing Director, NCDC.

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Trouw Nutrition, foray into India with a state-of-the-art facility in Telangana! 3rd December, 2020

New Aqua Feed Mill to be commissioned in Surat, Gujarat.Netherlands based Nutreco company announced its maiden manufacturing foray in India with a state-of-the-art production facility at Jadcherla near Hyderabad yesterday. Nutreco, through its two reputed brands, Trouw Nutrition and Skretting, is a global leader in animal and aqua nutrition, bringing innovative feed additives, premixes and nutritional services. Trouw Nutrition is the animal nutrition division of the 125 year old Dutch family owned SHV Holdings.

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Inland fish culture has huge potential to grow under fisheries industries. Clustered models need to be developed to support growth, Mr Pratap Chandra Sarangi, Union minister at FISHMART Inaugural. 25th November 2020

'Inland fish culture has huge potential to grow under fisheries industries. Clustered models need to be developed to support this growth’, said Mr Pratap Chandra Sarangi,  Hon'ble Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India at the inaugural session of Fish Mart, a seven-day virtual session organized by CII for the east and north east states of India starting from 24 November 2020.

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ICAR – CIBA signs MOU with M/s Salem Microbes for the Technology Transfer of ‘Phage Therapy’ for the control of bacterial disease in shrimp hatchery rearing systems. 22nd September 2020

ICAR-CIBA develops indigenous product to curb bacterial disease in shrimp hatcheries. Partners with Salem Microbes to scale up production.

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The Indian aquaculture industry to aid in creating AatmaNirbhar Bharat and facilitate livelihood for reverse migrants. 21st September 2020, Kolkata

Aquaculture in India is an important economic activity and a flourishing sector with varied resources and potentials.

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India’s first Start up in Seabass hatchery is backed by ICAR CIBA

In a major development that would energise the aquaculture sector in the country

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How Indian aquaculture/fisheries sector will grow by the recently launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana 24 August 2020

India holds significant potential for fisheries and aquaculture and with a planned sustainable development

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PRESS RELEASE - PMMSY Scheme will give a upthrust to the Fisheries and Aq-uaculture Industry in India: MoS Union Minister for Fisheries 16 July 2020

Hon’ble MoS, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Govt. of India, Shri Pratap Chandra Sarangi, addressed the fisheries and aquaculture industry on the current sce-nario of the fisheries industry.

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CMFRI reports India’s marine fish production records slight increase in 2019. 03 July 2020

Kerala’s landings down by 15%; Oil sardine catch lowest in two decades in state

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Making Rural India Self Reliant – a virtual conference on Dairy & fisheries. 26 June 2020

CII North Regional Committee on Food Processing, Agriculture & Dairy, organized a virtual Conference on Dairy & Fisheries: Making Rural India Self Reliant on 26th June 2020.

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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) launches GIS based info of vicinity...

Kochi: In a major development that would become crucial in monitoring the activities at various fishing centres in the State, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI)...

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Impact of Covid-19 on the harvest and post-harvest sector of fisheries in India...

INR 6,838 crore/ month is the estimated loss as per ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology.

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