Integrated Fish Farming Systems
Fish-Poultry Integration
- 100-150 birds/ha pond area
- Poultry shed over pond (20-30% coverage)
- Manure provides natural feed
- Additional yield: 500-600kg fish/ha from poultry waste
Fish-Pig Integration
- 30-40 pigs/ha pond area
- Pigsty drains to pond
- Yield increase: 2-3 tons/ha
- Requires water aeration
Fish-Horticulture
- Pond dykes for vegetable cultivation
- Common crops: Banana, Papaya, Coconut
- Additional income: ₹50,000-75,000/ha/year
Rice-Fish Culture
- Modified rice fields with trenches
- Suitable species: Common carp, Nile tilapia
- Rice yield maintained, plus 300-500kg fish/ha
Economic Benefits
| System | Additional Income | Cost Reduction |
|---|
| Fish-Poultry | ₹1.2-1.5 lakh/ha | 30-40% feed cost |
| Fish-Pig | ₹1-1.2 lakh/ha | 40-50% feed cost |
| Fish-Horticulture | ₹50-75k/ha | Dike maintenance |
