Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised that efficient use of know-how within the aqua sector can yield outstanding outcomes for Andhra Pradesh.
Talking on the three-day Aqua Tech 2.0 Conclave right here on Tuesday, Naidu stated this trade ought to act as a progress engine for the state’s financial progress. “By leveraging know-how and adopting modern strategies, it will likely be potential for AP to realize a gentle 30 per cent annual progress fee.” He stated pure farming practices in aquaculture would improve world demand for AP’s aqua merchandise.
The CM underscored the success of pure farming in agriculture and advocated its implementation in aquaculture as properly. He careworn the necessity for enhancements in aqua feed and urged producers to concentrate on worth addition to maximise farmers’ revenue.
Naidu stated, “Presently, aquaculture is practised on 400,000 acres, and the federal government goals to develop it to 1 million acres by 2029-30. This progress have to be achieved in an environmentally sustainable method. Farmers and aqua companies to undertake pollution-free practices, as options exist to mitigate pollution-related points within the sector.”
He stated all aqua farming actions have to be registered. Unregulated practices wouldn’t be allowed. The federal government is dedicated to air pollution management.
“I’ve a particular concentrate on the aqua sector. Our state is extremely conducive to aquaculture. Between 2014 and 2019, this trade was a significant income generator for the state, contributing 8.8 per cent to the Gross Worth Added (GVA). Whereas international locations like Vietnam have decrease manufacturing ranges than us, they lead in value-addition,” he stated.
“We should do the identical. Conferences like this play an important position in guiding our trade towards higher world competitiveness. Waste-to-wealth initiatives can even assist resolve trade challenges,” Naidu stated.
He acknowledged, “In 1995, I careworn on IT; at this time, I emphasize AI. We should embrace know-how. To scale back prices and enhance high quality, AI needs to be extensively built-in into aquaculture. Shrimp farmers usually undergo losses as a consequence of viral infections, however AI may help predict potential ailments upfront, permitting for preventive measures. Some might not totally perceive AI but, however its adoption is inevitable.”
By successfully using AI instruments, we will improve productiveness and profitability. AI-driven knowledge evaluation may even forecast potential outbreaks, enabling well timed interventions,” he acknowledged.
Moreover, for agro-based industries to have a sustainable future, each manufacturing and processing should go hand in hand. The federal government is dedicated to supporting all such initiatives, the CM stated.
The CM famous, “Meals consumption habits are altering, and farmers should adapt accordingly. Crops comparable to aquaculture, horticulture, palm oil, and cocoa are yielding glorious outcomes. Farmers should recognise these traits and modify their cultivation practices. Equally, the dairy trade is changing into a big livelihood supply. Livestock performs an important position within the financial actions of frequent individuals,” he famous.
Naidu stated that shortly, meals certification and traceability would change into essential components and shoppers would search detailed details about the origin of their meals merchandise. “This shift will enhance the demand for pure farming and organically grown produce. By anticipating these traits and making ready upfront, farmers and trade gamers can safe sustainable success,” he stated.
In the course of the Aqua Tech 2.0 Conclave, varied discussions would happen on trade traits, alternatives, challenges, options, insurance policies, and technological developments. The occasion, organised by GFST, noticed participation from farmers, processing manufacturing unit house owners, merchants and consultants.
