The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) is organising a three-day national training programme on “Fish Feed Production and Feeding Management in Aquaculture” from Wednesday.
At the inaugural session, Principal Scientist and Head, Fish Physiology and Nutrition Division, CIFA and Course Director Dr KN Mohanta welcomed the delegates and highlighted the targeted fish production and feed requirement in the country.
Principal Scientist and Course Director Dr KC Das outlined the course curriculum. Former Director, College of Fisheries, OUAT and chief guest Prof Dr K Samantray emphasized on the role of both live and supplementary feed to enhance the aquaculture production.
Addressing the gathering, Director In-charge, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar Dr JK Sundaray stressed on the sustainability of fish feed production in context of present scenario of aquaculture with safeguarding the interest of the farmers. Former Head, Aquaculture Production and Environment Division and Scientist Emeritus, DBT, India Dr AK Sahu appealed for the convergence of fish researchers and feed industries for benefits of the end users and endurance of aquaculture sector.
CEO, Krushi Jeevika Producer Company limited, Bhubaneswar, Dr Sukumar Das advised not to compromise on feed quality for the sake of profit. Head, Animal Nutrition, OUAT, Prof (Dr) RK Swain expressed that the nutrient requirement of fish is to be met while formulating the quality fish feed.
On the occasion, a publication was released. Over 30 participants comprising entrepreneurs, progressive aquaculturists and officials from eight States across the country have participated.