Indian shrimp farmers need a safety net. Could domestic consumption help cushion the falls?
With countries like Brazil and China demonstrating the huge benefits of establishing a solid domestic consumer base, the Indian industry is pushing government to take action.
India's vannamei shrimp production had risen consistently, but the COVID-19 pandemic combined with Russia's war in Ukraine and the devastating effects of inflation, have contracted production by almost 15 percent over the last three years, with export value falling almost 30 percent.Photo: Shutterstock
