MSB Number MSB79155290
Date of Commencement: 20 Mar, 2023

Progressive Farmer Details

Name of the progressive farmer: Ch. Venkata Somaraju
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Mobile Number: XXXXXXXX63
Aadhar Number: XXXX-XXXX-7885
Date of Commencement: 20 Mar, 2023
Sector: Aquaculture
Extent in acres: 2.50
Survey Number: 80-1, 81-1
Intervention Adopted: Quality feed selection in shrimp aquaculture
Type of Species: L.Vannnamei
Date of Stocking: 23 Mar, 2023
Duration of Crop: 110 Days
No of Schedule Visits: 10

Schedule Visits

Visits Visit Date Remarks Status
1st Visit Date 20 Mar, 2023 * Monitor the feeding from 20 days onwards. * Over feeding is not advisable. * Store feed in cool, clean and ventilated area. Completed
2nd Visit Date 23 Mar, 2023 Feed Quality will rapidly deteriorate if feed is not packed well and properly stored. Feed should be stored in a dry, cool and well - ventilated place to maintain consistent moisture and temperature. Completed
3rd Visit Date 28 Mar, 2023 * the Transportation and storage of the diet prior to feeding on the farm; * the feeding method employed for feed application and usage on the farm;and * the farming system, stocking density, water management and availability of natural foods. Completed
4th Visit Date 04 Apr, 2023 Do not drain the infected ponds water into water source Completed
5th Visit Date 11 Apr, 2023 Necessary to have information such as the species raised. it's feeding behaviour, feeding habits, pond size, stocking density , temperature, and water quality. Completed
6th Visit Date 18 Apr, 2023 * Be aware of Moulting.... Completed
7th Visit Date 25 Apr, 2023 * Check the bottom soil weekly basis. * Remove benthic filamentous algae from time to time. * Do not use any chemicals to kill algae. Completed
8th Visit Date 02 May, 2023 * Tips to get optimum FCR in shrimp culture * keep shrimp healthy * minimize stress * preparing the pond throughly * water quality management * should not feed the shrimp too late * Adjust the food Properly * Keep your ponds clean and free of debris Completed
9th Visit Date 09 May, 2023 - It is best to give frequent feeds in small quantities. - if using dry pellet feed, consider having an automatic feeding machine installed to save manpower. Completed
10th Visit Date 16 May, 2023 Naturally produced food in ponds , extra food produced through fertilization and supplementary feeding; complete artificial feeds. Completed

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Harvest Details

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Harvest Date: 20 May, 2023
Production in Tonnes: 2.5
Crop Damaged Reason(If any): --
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Farmers Attended - VISIT 1

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: Feed Management: * Feed should be Fresh and good quality. * Follow the feed chart of Manufacturer. *Reduce feeding during low DO, plankton crash, rainfall, moulting.
Bad Practices: Over feeding and Under feeding should be avoided.
Suggestions Given:
* Monitor the feeding from 20 days onwards. * Over feeding is not advisable. * Store feed in cool, clean and ventilated area.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 2

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: Feed Quality:The use of good quality feed will improve shrimp production& profits &minimize the environmental pollution from shrimp farming.The practical indicators of good quality feed are Feed conversation ratio,Attractability,Good water stability.
Bad Practices: Feed should not be stored in direct sunlight and should not be kept longer than 3 months from the time of processing. The spoiled or old feed should not be used.
Suggestions Given:
Feed Quality will rapidly deteriorate if feed is not packed well and properly stored. Feed should be stored in a dry, cool and well - ventilated place to maintain consistent moisture and temperature.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 3

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: In general the nutritional performance of a shrimp feed depends upon five interconnected factors * the nutrient content and composition of the the diet being fed; * the Physical properties and water stability of the diet being fed;
Bad Practices: Signs of Stress in Fresh water shrimp 1. Swimming around a lot. 2. Not moving much. 3. Not eating 4. Changing Colour 5. Stunted Growth 6. Staying at the water Surface 7. Failed molts 8. Shrimp aren't breeding.
Suggestions Given:
* the Transportation and storage of the diet prior to feeding on the farm; * the feeding method employed for feed application and usage on the farm;and * the farming system, stocking density, water management and availability of natural foods.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 4

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: I Madhavi Rupa Latha
Expert Contact Number: 8919511838
Good Practices: * poor feed consumption for 3-4 days, it indicates health problem. * If gilla are black, bottom is not clean *Do not stop feeding in normal ponds during out break * Do not use tools used from affected pond to other ponds *Check the pond daily hours
Bad Practices: pre stocking management aims at proper preparation of ponds to remove the causes of poor survival, unsatisfactory growth etc.
Suggestions Given:
Do not drain the infected ponds water into water source

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 5

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: When choosing foods , it is necessary to access not only their nutrition value, digestibility and cost, but also criteria related to sustainability and environmental impacts.
Bad Practices: Pond bottom management
Suggestions Given:
Necessary to have information such as the species raised. it's feeding behaviour, feeding habits, pond size, stocking density , temperature, and water quality.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 6

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: * sterilise everything * Improve your biosecurity * Maintain optimum alkalinity level * Calibrate all your measurement tools * Assess post - larvae(PL) and shrimp health.. * Take shrimp samples regularly * Use the baby bucket method for sampling...
Bad Practices: - Some common mistakes in shrimp farming are: * not choosing high quality postlarvae, * growing shrimp in high density, * improper farming techniques * inattention to diet for shrimp * and the overuse of lime...
Suggestions Given:
* Be aware of Moulting....

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 7

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: *Poor feed consumption for 3-4 days, it indicates health problem. * Do not use tools used from effected pond to other ponds. * Biosecurity precautions to be followed/established for all ponds. * Check the ponds daily during morning early hours only.
Bad Practices: * Do not drain the infected ponds water into water source.
Suggestions Given:
* Check the bottom soil weekly basis. * Remove benthic filamentous algae from time to time. * Do not use any chemicals to kill algae.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 8

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: * Techniques to get optimum FCR in shrimp culture. * Use high - quality Feeds * Manage water quality * control disease * optimize stocking density * Use probiotics * Feed regularly and appropriately
Bad Practices: * over Feeding: " Enough is as good as a feast " - Accumulation of the feed particles in the pond does more bad than good.
Suggestions Given:
* Tips to get optimum FCR in shrimp culture * keep shrimp healthy * minimize stress * preparing the pond throughly * water quality management * should not feed the shrimp too late * Adjust the food Properly * Keep your ponds clean and free of debris

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 9

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: Several factors can affect the growth of vannamei shrimp, including water quality,feed and pond environmental conditions. shrimp need quality water free of pollutants,poisons and pathogens to grow appropriately. maintaining proper temperature.
Bad Practices: Poor Nutrition: Vannamei shrimp require an adequate supply of nutrients to grow and develop This includes protein, vitamins, and minerals obtained from feed and saprotam.
Suggestions Given:
- It is best to give frequent feeds in small quantities. - if using dry pellet feed, consider having an automatic feeding machine installed to save manpower.

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Farmers Attended - VISIT 10

Farmer Name: V.venu Gopala Krishnam Raju
Farmer Name: S.ramesh Babu
Farmer Name: P.venkata Raju
Farmer Name: K.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: M.uma Sankara Reddy
Farmer Name: M.nagarjuna Rao
Farmer Name: M.v.v.srinivasa Rao
Farmer Name: K.s.s.v.prasad
Farmer Name: S.kasulu
Farmer Name: G.venkata Rao

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Is Expert Visted YES
Name of Expert: Madhavi Choppala
Expert Contact Number: 7893398060
Good Practices: Nutritional requirements of cultivated fish and Shellfish Essential nutrients - proteins ( essential amino acids), fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals;animal protein vs vegetable protein ; importance of dietary calcium level in fish Nutrition
Bad Practices: Differences in nutritional requirements during different life stages and in different systems of culture; maintenance ration and growth ration; feeding experiments to determine optimal levels nutrient requirements in pond feeding.
Suggestions Given:
Naturally produced food in ponds , extra food produced through fertilization and supplementary feeding; complete artificial feeds.

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