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Integrated Fish Farming
- Integrated fish farming is a system that combines fish production with other agricultural activities, like livestock or crop farming.
- The key concept is minimizing waste: byproducts from one part of the system are used as resources for another.
- The system aims to utilize waste materials efficiently and effectively to maximize yields and minimize environmental impact.
Paddy-Cum-Fish Culture
- Paddy-cum-fish culture involves raising fish in rice paddies that are seasonally flooded.
- This approach provides extra income for farmers.
- It provides a vital food source, especially in areas where rice and fish are staples.
- The combination benefits both rice and fish: fish control weeds and pests, leading to better rice yields.
Fish Suitable for Paddy-Cum-Fish Culture
- Fish suitable for paddy-cum-fish culture must thrive in shallow, warm, turbid water.
- They must adapt to the specific conditions of rice paddies.
Pig-Cum-Fish Culture
- Involves raising pigs alongside fish, creating a closed-loop system for efficient resource use.
- Pig manure serves as a valuable fertilizer for the pond, enriching the water with nutrients.
- Undigested feed from pigs provides a direct food source for fish like tilapia and carp.
- Vegetation that grows naturally or is cultivated in the system provides a food source for pigs.
- Pig housing is designed with channels to direct manure into the pond
- Modern practices use oxidation tanks to treat manure before it enters the pond.
- Sludge from manure is used as fertilizer in agriculture.
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Explore the innovative methods of integrated fish farming, which combines fish production with agriculture. Understand how practices like paddy-cum-fish culture and pig-cum-fish culture utilize waste efficiently and enhance yields. Discover the benefits of these systems for farmers and the environment.
