What happened: price decline plus higher feed costs for Andhra Pradesh aquaculture farmers
The Union Government and the Government of Andhra Pradesh announced measures to protect aquaculture farmers’ economic interests as shrimp and fish farming faced declining market prices and higher fish feed costs. The reported focus is on reducing input costs for shrimp and fish production while supporting farmer operations during price pressure.
Andhra Pradesh reported that aquaculture farmers in the State face difficulties due to a decline in market prices and an increase in the cost of fish feed.
Andhra Pradesh also provided an indicative scale of aquaculture under State recording systems, based on data recorded on the e-Fish platform and the State Government database.
Andhra Pradesh reported approximately: 2.16 lakh aquaculture farmers engaged in aquaculture activities5.79 lakh acres under freshwater and brackish water aquaculture
Background and earlier position: coordination by the State; electricity support and feed-price consultations
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