Twenty-one final year BSc. Agriculture students from Kerala Agricultural University participated in a field visit to the KVK partner farmers’ fields at Kottappuram near Kodungallur on July 3, 2024. The visit was part of the Experiential Learning Programme organized by the Agricultural Technology Information Centre of ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.
Dr. P.A. Vikas, Subject Matter Specialist of the KVK, explained the various aquaculture ventures being practiced in the area under KVK’s technical guidance. A key highlight was the concept of cage fish culture, where students observed the integration of crab and mussel culture within the same cage system. They were also demonstrated the feeding processes involved in cage aquaculture. Dr. Vikas emphasized various issues pertinent to aquaculture, encouraging students to explore innovative solutions.
KVK’s partner farmers, Shri Yeju Moothakunnam and Shri Joseph Shibu, shared their invaluable experiences in cage fish farming, discussing both challenges and promising prospects. Dr. Vipin Kumar and Dr. Reshma Gills, Scientists of ICAR-CMFRI, accompanied the students
