Integrated Horticulture cum Fish Farming
Siddalingappa Veerapur*
Faculty of Horticulture, SKUAST-Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir (190 025), India
N. Karthik
Faculty of Fisheries, SKUAST-Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir (190 025), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Fish farming, Horticulture, Integrated farming, Opportunities
Abstract
In India, approximately 80% of the population consists of marginal and small-scale farmers who face economic challenges and often work under difficult conditions to support their families. To enhance their productivity, income and overall well-being, there is a pressing need for integrated agricultural systems that incorporate both fish farming and horticulture. The dwindling land ownership per capita poses a significant threat to the sustainability and profitability of farming. Integrated horti-aquaculture farming offers a promising solution by not only increasing yields but also improving resource management. One particularly effective strategy is the integration of pond management with fish horticulture, which not only ensures sustained production but also creates income-generating opportunities and employment prospects for rural communities with limited resources.
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