Alarming Artemia Shortage Crimping Andhra Pradesh Shrimp Hatcheries
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [The Hindu] CH R.S. Sarma - April 20, 2015 -
KAKINADA, Delay and procedural hurdles in import of artemia are affecting the shrimp hatcheries in East Godavari and the rest of Andhra Pradesh and the authorities should take immediate steps to address the issue, according to L. Satya Narain alias Tikkoo, president of All-India Shrimp Hatcheries' Association.
If the situation continues for a while, the hatcheries have to shut down their production facilities. Summer is the main stocking season for grow-outs in India.
He said the impact would be so severe that entire shrimp aquaculture industry would come to a stand still. "At this stage, it is difficult for the industry to reach the shrimp production levels of last year. The situation is very alarming and immediate intervention by officials is the need of the hour," he added.
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