Skill Development Programme on Fish and Shrimp Feed Production -Technology for Enhancing Aquaculture Production

Aquaculture production in India has shown significant growth with an annual increase of 8-10%. However, a major challenge in this sector is the availability of quality feed, which is crucial for fish and shrimp farming. The high cost of commercial feed is often prohibitive, especially for marginal fish farmers, who contribute 80-90% of the country’s aquaculture production. This training program aims to equip entrepreneurs and farmers with the knowledge and skills needed to produce their own cost-effective, nutritionally balanced feed using locally available ingredients. This will not only reduce production costs but also enhance profitability and sustainability in aquaculture practices.

The training will cover modern approaches in feed technology, enabling participants to produce feed tailored to the nutritional needs of various life stages of fish and shellfish. Additionally, the program will focus on feeding management strategies to optimize feed usage and reduce overall production costs.

Date: 26-30 August 2024
Location: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai – 400061, India

Course Contents:

• Overview of Fish and Shellfish Culture in India
• Nutrients and Their Basic Functions
• Nutrient Requirements of Commercially Important Fish and Shellfish
• Nutrient Digestion, Absorption, and Energy Budgeting
• Formulation of Feeds for Larval, Grower, Broodstock, and Finisher Stages
• Fish and Shrimp Nutrition
• Live Feed Culture and Nutrient Enrichment
• Feed Additives and Nutraceuticals in Aquafeeds
• Production of Climate-Smart Feeds: Microbial and Nano-Nutrition
• Use of Conventional and Non-Conventional Ingredients in Aquafeed
• Feed Formulation Techniques and Technology for Sinking, Semi-Sinking, and Floating Feeds
• Feed Mill Components and Their Working Principles
• Feed and Feeding Management in High-Density Aquaculture (RAS, Biofloc, and Raceway Culture)
• Proximate Composition Analysis of Feed and Feed Samples
• Amino Acid and Fatty Acid Analysis
• Evaluation of Aquafeed

Eligibility:

No special qualifications or prior knowledge are required to attend this training program. Anyone with an interest in learning, who can read and write in Hindi or English, is eligible to participate. The program will accommodate 35 participants on a first-come, first-served basis.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to contact the course coordinators, Dr. Sikendra Kumar and Dr. Tincy Varghese, during office hours (10 AM to 5 PM) on working days. Applications can also be sent by post to the respective scientist-in-charge or the training coordinator. The course fee of Rs. 5000 (with an additional 18% GST) can be paid at the venue on the first day of the program, either in cash, by Demand Draft (DD) made in favor of ICAR Unit-CIFE, or through online payment.

Travel and Accommodation:

Accommodation and food charges will be borne by the participants as per the actual expenditure incurred. Accommodation and food for trainees will be provided at ICAR-CIFE rates.

About ICAR-CIFE:

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) has been a leader in higher education in fisheries and allied disciplines for over 50 years. Established on June 6, 1961, under the Ministry of Agriculture with assistance from FAO/UNDP, CIFE became part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 1979. In recognition of its pivotal role in human resource development in fisheries, it was conferred Deemed-to-be-University status in 1989. With state-of-the-art facilities, CIFE continues to set the standard in fisheries education, research, and training.

Skill Development Programme (SDP) on Fish and Shrimp Feed Production Technology for Enhancing Aquaculture Production
Date: 26-30 August 2024
Location: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Panch Marg, Off Yari Road, Versova, Mumbai – 400061, India