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Sri Lanka eyes modernizing shrimp industry with FAO-backed digital and ...
Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in modernizing its shrimp aquaculture industry with the successful completion of the project “Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture through Effective Biosecurity and Digital Technology.” The project is implemented by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in partnership with the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, with financial support from the Government of the Republic of Korea. According to the FAO, the four-year initiative has strengthened biosecurity systems, introduced digital innovations, improved food safety, and enhanced technical capacity across Sri Lanka’s shrimp value chain. A key achievement of the project is the development of Sri Lanka’s National Strategy on Aquatic Animal Health, providing a comprehensive framework to improve disease prevention and management in aquaculture. The strategy is supported by a national aquatic pathogen list, disease profiles for major shrimp diseases, and a nationwide survey covering 699 shrimp farms. GIS-based mapping and farm profiling now enable more targeted disease surveillance, environmental monitoring, and planning. Laboratory capacity for aquatic animal health has also been enhanced, including upgrades to NAQDA facilities and improved access to modern diagnostic equipment. Speaking on the project, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekar, said, “The successful implementation of this project marks an important milestone for Sri Lanka’s aquaculture sector. By strengthening biosecurity systems and embracing digital technologies, we are enhancing the resilience, productivity, and sustainability of shrimp farming, while safeguarding livelihoods and supporting national development priorities.” The project also introduced the National Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS), a digital platform that integrates farm-level and national data to support real-time monitoring and decision-making. Using IoT-enabled sensors, the system captures water quality data and provides early warning alerts, enabling farmers and authorities to respond quickly to emerging risks. All shrimp farms in the Northwestern Province have been mapped under the system, supporting the transition toward a data-driven and responsive aquaculture sector. Better Management Practices (BMP) for shrimp farming were reviewed and updated to strengthen environmental sustainability and biosecurity. These guidelines have been disseminat...
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