ICAR-CIBA partners with ‘Amiti Empiric Technologies’ for production of Shrimp Larval feed

ICAR-CIBA partners with ‘Amiti Empiric Technologies’ for production of Shrimp Larval feed

6th November 2023, Chennai

ICAR- Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, signed a MoU with M/s. Amiti Empiric Technologies LLP, Karnataka for production of indigenous shrimp larval feed here today.

ICAR-CIBA partners with Amiti Empiric Technologies for the production of Shrimp Larval feed

Quality larval feeds are the central element for successful hatchery operation. The larval feeds used in India wholly imported and expensive. A cost-effective indigenous larval feeds for shrimp is the need of the hour for sustainable aquaculture. Focused research efforts at CIBA over the last five years resulted in development of CIBA Shrimp LarviPlus. In an effort to promote the shrimp larval feed production in line with the make in India programme of Govt. of India.

Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal, Director, ICAR-CIBA emphasized the importance of economic benefits, innovation, growth, sustainability, and competitiveness in the aqua feed sector, aiming for a long-lasting and beneficial journey to share experiences and experiences.

Shri. Mohan Reddy, CEO, Amiti Empiric Technologies, enumerated his hatchery and farming experience and shared the encouraging trial results obtained with CIBA shrimp LarviPlus and his intention to take this technology to benefit the stakeholders and make an import substitute for the existing shrimp larval feeds.

(Source: ICAR- Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai)

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