Authors : Nimgare S.S., Fule U. W. and Telkhade P. M.
Page Nos : 53-54
Description :
Fish farming is the process of culturing edible fishes and it can be don
e by constructing fish
ponds on agricultural land. It needs sufficient water supply throughout the year, fish food and selection
of proper seeds or eggs and proper land. Fishes are important elements in maintaining the economy of
nation. So modern technolo
gy is used now a days to increase the fish production. If water level and
fertilizers in agriculture pond are properly maintained then normally growth of fish takes place up to 1kg.
in 8
-
10 months. The income from fish selling is about Rs. 60/kg
.
Fish
played an important role from
ancient times in providing protein rich and less fat diet to the mankind. It is one of the main components
of animal protein in diet computed 11 kg/yr/person.
