Impact of nationwide lockdown on freshwater aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh, India

Seshagiri, Bandla; Nagireddy, Mvs; Raju, V Ramachandra; Nagireddy, S; Rangacharyulu, P. V.; Rathod, Ramesh; Ratnaprakash, V

doi:10.22271/fish.2020.v8.i4e.2295

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“…Our stakeholder surveys provided valuable insights into the constraints faced and the economic losses incurred in the wake of pandemic related restrictions across the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The global aquaculture sector faced a plethora of issues such as labour unavailability, limitations in farm inputs, limited logistical support, issues in marketing and supply chain which caused economic losses to the dependent stakeholders ( FAO, 2020 ; Jamwal and Phulia, 2020 ; Rafiquzzaman, 2020 ; Rosen, 2020 ; Senten et al, 2020 ; Seshagiri et al, 2020 ; Kumaran et al, 2021 ). We found a substantial homogeneity in the issues faced by the Island farmers as reported from other studies indicating the most common constraints such as movement restrictions, unavailability of farm inputs, labour shortages, lack of market demand, and logistical issues.…”

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Policy framework and development strategy for freshwater aquaculture sector in the light of COVID-19 impact in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, India

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The present study was aimed at understanding the impact of COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions on the freshwater aquaculture sector of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago (ANI). We interviewed the freshwater fish farmers ( N = 211) covering all the three districts (North and Middle, South Andaman, Nicobar district) of the archipelago. The results revealed the critical issues faced by the stakeholders such as fish seed unavailability, limitations in feeding, insufficient logistical support, movement related restrictions, lack of inputs, manpower shortages, etc. as the important constraints during lockdown. Our surveys also revealed that there was a significant reduction in the income of the farmers post COVID-19 outbreak ( p < 0.001). Possible reform strategies that could promote the sector development and resilience were outlined to recover from the COVID-19 impacts. The study also highlights the significance of effective networking among the stakeholders and necessary preparedness measures to be undertaken by the fish farmers to deal with the exigencies. The study also recommends a policy framework to strengthen the planning and management of freshwater aquaculture sector towards the path of sustainability.

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Policy framework and development strategy for freshwater aquaculture sector in the light of COVID-19 impact in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, India

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“…A recent study by Seshagiri et al (2020) [31] revealed that premonsoon fish breeding in Andhra Pradesh yields 10 to 20% of carp seed, amounting to 100 crore fry, which is stocked for rearing up to September for the raising of stunted seed. The feasibility of producing stunted yearlings of Indian major carp (IMC) using this approach with the stocking densities and feeding regimes significantly influenced the growth and survival of IMC.…”

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Maximizing the Potential of Stunted Fish Fingerlings through Innovative and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices for Enhanced Growth and Production

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Aquaculture is an important industry for national economies, but it needs to improve its survival rates through increased technology awareness. Stunted fingerlings, obtained from aged fish, are a practical alternative for stocking in aquaculture due to their higher survival rates and disease resistance. Farmers can produce stunted fish fingerlings by rearing fish at a higher stocking density and feeding them with natural food for a prolonged period. Farmers use a supplementary feed mixture of Soya Bean Cake, Ground Nut Oil Cake, Rice Bran, and Fish Meal to promote optimal growth. Using feed bags to reduce waste can also help ensure proper growth and reduce costs. Stunting of fish fingerlings has been shown to improve growth and survivability in grow-out ponds, resulting in higher yields. Access to quality fingerlings, market demand, and best management practices are critical for success. Stunted fingerlings could be a practical solution to address the problems of limited fingerling availability and high production costs in aquaculture. Multiple stockings and multiple harvesting are cost-effective methods to increase fish production and enhance pond productivity. Farmers need to follow best management practices and implement sustainable practices to minimize environmental and community impacts.

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“…In India, a community radio station was established to link fishers with doctors, municipal workers, and police officers to react to fisherman's worries and inquiries regarding the pandemic [33].…”

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Impacts of COVID-19 on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector in Developing Countries and Ways Forward

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Fish is a major source of food and nutritional security for subsistence communities in developing countries, it also has linkages with the economic and supply-chain dimensions of these countries. Burgeoning literature has revealed the adverse impacts of COVID-19 on the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which serves as the major source of income and employment for numerous people globally. This study has employed a systematic literature review of the overall impacts of COVID-19 on the fisheries and aquaculture sector in developing countries using the PRISMA approach. This study reveals that COVID-19 has posed numerous challenges to fish supply chain actors, including a shortage of inputs, a lack of technical assistance, an inability to sell the product, a lack of transportation for the fish supply, export restrictions on fish and fisheries products, and a low fish price. These challenges lead to inadequate production, unanticipated stock retention, and a loss in returns. COVID-19 has also resulted in food insecurity for many small-scale fish growers. Fish farmers are becoming less motivated to raise fish and related products as a result of these cumulative consequences. Because of COVID-19’s different restriction measures, the demand and supply sides of the fish food chain have been disrupted, resulting in reduced livelihoods and economic vulnerability. In order to assist stakeholders to cope with, adapt to, and build resilience to pandemics and other shocks, this study offers policy recommendations to address the COVID-19-induced crisis in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

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Impact of nationwide lockdown on freshwater aquaculture in Andhra Pradesh, India

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Policy framework and development strategy for freshwater aquaculture sector in the light of COVID-19 impact in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, India

Policy framework and development strategy for freshwater aquaculture sector in the light of COVID-19 impact in Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, India

Maximizing the Potential of Stunted Fish Fingerlings through Innovative and Sustainable Aquaculture Practices for Enhanced Growth and Production

Impacts of COVID-19 on the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector in Developing Countries and Ways Forward

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