Principle of Aquaculture (1+1)

3.1.8.2. Horticulture-Fish integrated farming

The dykes and the adjoining areas of the ponds can be best utilized for horticulture crops. The top, inner and the outer dykes can be planted with dwarf variety coconut, mango and banana. And the side by land can be used for planting pineapple, ginger, and turmeric and chilly. The exchanging water can be used to water the plants which is rich in organic load. The residues from the vegetables cultivated could be recycled into fishponds, particularly when stocked with fishes like grass carp.