The Division of Animal and Fisheries Sciences (DAFS) in collaboration with KVK Ri-Bhoi organised a field day on aquaculture disease management, combined with the celebration of the 23rd National Fish Farmers Day today at the fish farm complex of ICAR NEH, Umiam.
The event brought together 25 farmers from Meghalaya, creating an atmosphere of learning and celebration. The primary objective of the field Dday was to disseminate essential knowledge and promote awareness among farmers regarding effective disease management practices in aquaculture.
Disease outbreaks can pose a significant challenge to fish farming but by providing farmers with the latest information and best practices, the event aimed to equip them with the necessary tools to prevent, control and manage diseases effectively.
The event also provided a platform to recognise the farmers’ efforts, highlighting their role in ensuring food security, economic development and environmental sustainability.
During this session, the resource persons provided valuable insights into scientific fish culture techniques, with a particular emphasis on aquaculture disease management. They shared innovative approaches and best practices that can be implemented to prevent and control diseases in aquaculture settings. The farmers were introduced to various aspects of fish farming, including water quality management, proper nutrition, biosecurity measures, and early detection of diseases.
They highlighted that diseases can lead to substantial economic losses, causing reductions of 10-15 percent in aquaculture production. By implementing effective disease management practices, farmers can minimise these losses, safeguard the health of their fish stocks and improve their overall productivity.
VK Mishra, the Director of ICAR NEH, highlighted the profitability of fish farming compared to other agricultural enterprises, emphasising its potential as a lucrative venture for farmers.
