Published Apr 25, 2023
Prawn farming is a profitable business. It requires low investment and has high returns. Cultivating freshwater or marine prawns for human consumption can be defined as prawn farming.
Feed cost constitutes about 50 to 65% of the actual variable cost. Starting a prawn farm in India costs about Rs. 11.90 Lakh per hectare. These costs include land, pond construction, prawn seed, feed, labour, electricity, water and equipment.
Raising high quality and fast growing baby prawns can lead to good profits. The average yield of prawns is about 2-3 tonnes per hectare per year. The market price of prawns range between Rs. 300 to Rs. 500 per kg.
Feeds will improve prawn production, giving high profits. It can be natural or artificial. Natural feed includes plankton, algae, and organic matter. Artificial feed includes pellets, cakes, and supplements.
Pacific white prawn (Penaeusvannamei) is mainly used for commercial prawn farming.
Prawn farming is a lucrative business with high returns. It requires low investment and has good profits.