The complexities and dynamics in brackishwater aquaculture are the biggest challenges greatly affecting the economics of this sector.

Keeping this in mind, the research efforts of Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) have been towards reducing the risks and increasing the profitability of the farmer, said AG Ponniah, the director of CIBA, reports Fish Farming International (FFI).

To this end, the institute has toiled to develop economically viable technologies in relation to seed, feed, grow-out culture practices, disease control measures and marketing strategies as relevant to the different eco-climatic regions of India.

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