3.1.8.1. Rice-Fish integrated farming

3.1.8.1. Rice-Fish integrated farming

In this system of farming fish is farmed in paddy fields, not all paddy varieties are suitable for integrated fish farming. Varieties with strong root system like Tulsi, Panidhan, CR260 77, ADT 6, ADT7, Rajarajan and Pattambi 15 and 16 are suitable for farming in combination with fish because it has strong roots to withstand flood conditions. The fish species such as Common carp, Tilapia and Murrells are most suitable for culture in rice fields.

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