The Kerala government owned hatchery at Odayam in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) District is one of the best shrimp hatcheries in Kerala that also produces the seed of giant freshwater prawn. Situated beside the Varkala Beach, this is a scenic place too, and is one of the finest tourist destinations in Kerala.
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Showing posts with label fish farming. Show all posts
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Cultivation of Organic Prawn
Rotational cropping of shrimp and a saline resistant, tall variety of paddy, locally known as Pokkali is a unique feature in the low lying coastal belt of Central Kerala. In these fields rice is cultivated only during the monsoon season that lasts from June to October. From November onwards salinity builds up and the submerged fields are utilized for a traditional type of shrimp and fish culture known as ‘prawn filtration’. Supplementary stocking using the seed of high value black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) and Indian white shrimp (Fenneropenaeus indicus) has of late transformed this into a modified-traditional system of farming with substantially augmented income. This trip will provide a feel of the age-old traditional coastal farming system in Kerala.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Mathukutty's unique fish farming story
The very first thing that any prospective fish farming business owner has to do is to soak up on as much knowledge in fish culture as possible. It is highly advisable that he take some college courses or some programs that are related to fish farming. If the fish farming business owner has no experience it is good that he first try and work for an established fish farming expert to know the ins and outs in fish farming. If he has the knowledge he then has to conduct the research.
Watch out Mathukutty's unique fish farm
The would-be owner needs to study the conditions that surround his proposed location of the fish farm. He must take into account the source of water in the area and how much is flowing from it, what rate and the temperature of the water. He should also look into other naturally available resources around the area such as geothermal water from springs. Some fishes breed faster better in warm water than others. Also look into the conduciveness of the buildings and structures around the farm. After looking into the conditions of the environment the entrepreneur also has to look into the possible market of the fish. It is not profitable to harvest tons of fishes with no buyer. Could there be a contractor for the fishes? How about fast food chains? How far is the market for the fish and what vehicle will be used to transport the fish? After finding out the possible market conditions the owner must look into organizing the business. The owner must register it as either sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation or LLC. He must also attend to the commercial license, operating permit and other requirements that may be required by the state.
If after this survey the fish farming business still seems possible then it is time to chart the financial aspect by determining the expected and unexpected expenses of the business. How much would everything cost and what would be the sources of the funds. Through this financial analysis the entrepreneur will know in the long run how much he needs to profit for how long to pay back the overhead cost and if it is profitable to start the fish farming business.
Watch out Mathukutty's unique fish farm
The would-be owner needs to study the conditions that surround his proposed location of the fish farm. He must take into account the source of water in the area and how much is flowing from it, what rate and the temperature of the water. He should also look into other naturally available resources around the area such as geothermal water from springs. Some fishes breed faster better in warm water than others. Also look into the conduciveness of the buildings and structures around the farm. After looking into the conditions of the environment the entrepreneur also has to look into the possible market of the fish. It is not profitable to harvest tons of fishes with no buyer. Could there be a contractor for the fishes? How about fast food chains? How far is the market for the fish and what vehicle will be used to transport the fish? After finding out the possible market conditions the owner must look into organizing the business. The owner must register it as either sole-proprietorship, partnership, corporation or LLC. He must also attend to the commercial license, operating permit and other requirements that may be required by the state.
If after this survey the fish farming business still seems possible then it is time to chart the financial aspect by determining the expected and unexpected expenses of the business. How much would everything cost and what would be the sources of the funds. Through this financial analysis the entrepreneur will know in the long run how much he needs to profit for how long to pay back the overhead cost and if it is profitable to start the fish farming business.
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