22nd to 23rd March 2024, Chennai
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai, organised a programme on Smart Aquaculture 2024 from 22nd to 23rd March 2024 to promote the use of recent technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things in the management of farms, water quality, feed, health, and supply chain.
Dr. Santhana Krishnan, CEO, Marine Technologies Pvt Ltd., Chennai, and Dr. K.K. Lal, Director, ICAR- CIBA were present during the programme.
The program provided the platform for interaction between biologists, software specialists, data scientists, and engineers and explored possible collaborations. Some of the areas identified to start with were geo-spatial mapping for site selection, image screening for biomass estimation, laser systems for grading, digitizing farm-level data, automation of pumps and aerators, and water quality monitoring this would help in remote monitoring, data-driven decision making required for compliance certification and access to formal finance.
During the panel discussion deliberations on the effective use of AI and IoT-based technologies for aquaculture operations, a road map for the future application of these technologies in shaping the development of aquatic food production in the country was conceived.
The program concluded with the awarding of prizes and certificates to the winners of an annual essay competition.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai)
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