Triple Your Income: Integrated Fish Farming with Ducks and Vegetables
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News18•24-01-2026, 14:57
Triple Your Income: Integrated Fish Farming with Ducks and Vegetables
- •Dr. Mohammad Afzal Khan of Aligarh Muslim University highlights fish farming as a low-cost, high-profit agricultural option, crucial for future food security.
- •Polyculture, rearing Indian Major Carps like Catla, Rohu, and Mrigal together, boosts production and economic benefits for farmers.
- •Pangasius fish farming is gaining popularity due to high yield in less space, lower cost, and shorter time, with modern techniques like aerators and tanks.
- •Integrated fish farming combines fish with ducks, livestock, or vegetables; duck waste fertilizes ponds, providing natural food for fish.
- •Government support through Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana offers subsidies and financial assistance to farmers for fish farming.
Why It Matters: Integrated fish farming offers high profits, food security, and efficient resource use through polyculture and modern techniques.
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