Kuttanad, Kerala, is a man-made ecological marshland with abundant water and fertile natural beauty. This region is an ideal place for paddy cultivation. But now the scene has changed.
The high cost of essential commodities, shortage of labor, and unprofitable prices of products are some of the challenges faced by paddy farmers in the area.
While frustrated farmers were looking for a low-cost replacement system, Mr. Joseph Kora, an organic farmer, took the initiative to grow shrimp in his four hectares.
Change for the better
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the Marine Products Export
Development Authority (MPEDA) and other development agencies had come up with the idea of starting aquaculture with shrimp and decided to try it.
About 11 lakh shrimp were raised in his four hectares. The officials also assisted with seeds, feed, advice and personal visits.
About 7 months later, approximately 1,800 kg of shrimp weighing about 30 g each was harvested from his four hectares.
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