Branded as Vannamei Plus, the Indian-made feed matches the output levels of international brands, reported the New Indian Express newspaper.
CIBA director Dr K K Vijayan said that in shrimp farming, feed constitutes 60 per cent of the cost of production and that the price of feed is rising.
“Now, through Vannamei Plus, we want to cut the cost of production by at least 20 per cent. To produce one kilo of the commercial feed, it costs Rs 140 per kilogram. With Vannamei Plus, the cost is reduced to Rs 91 per kilo. There is huge scope for small and marginal farmers to enter the market using the low cost Vannamei Plus,” said Dr Vijayan, adding that the CIBA is also looking at the whether loans can be made available for farmers setting up feed mills using CIBA technology.
Aquaculture UK Update
On 25 - 26 May 2016, 5m Publishing and TheFishSite are hosting Aquaculture UK, the UK's largest aquaculture exhibition and conference.
- Over 130 exhibitors confirmed
- Meet with industry leaders
- Visitors expected from over 30 countries
- After dinner speaker confirmed for Gala Dinner
- Two-day seminar programme
- Floor plan now available
- Free visitor registration
Have you booked your place at the Gala Dinner?
If you are attending Aquaculture UK make sure you book your place at the gala dinner as we only have a few seats remaining.
The awards gala dinner is the perfect place to meet suppliers and clients, old and new in a relaxed environment after a busy first day at the show. Entertain your team, mix with exhibitors, delegates, speakers and influential industry contacts all under one roof.
5m has also lined up a fantastic after dinner speaker, Robbie Glen, famed for his dry Scottish wit and natural timing.
For more information and to book your seat please click here.
