Oyster farming proves a financial boon for women self-help groups in Kerala The Hindu Business Line dated 13th June 2018

CMFRI, Library (2018) Oyster farming proves a financial boon for women self-help groups in Kerala The Hindu Business Line dated 13th June 2018. The Hindu Business Line.

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Abstract

Edible oyster farming seems to be providing sweet rewards for women self-help groups in Kerala, thanks to the initiatives of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute to commercialise the venture in backwaters and estuaries. If the recent bumper harvest of oysters and mussels by a 40-woman group near Kochi from around 16 units is any indication, these groups have successfully reaped an average of 1.5 tonnes from each unit. Currently there are 50 such groups across the State concentrating on oyster farming. Oyster meat is priced at ₹600/kg, while that of mussels is at ₹660/kg. Besides the live consumption of oysters is also on the rise in five star hotels, which is an emerging market.

Item Type: Other
Uncontrolled Keywords: Newspaper; News; CMFRI in Media
Subjects: CMFRI News Clippings
Divisions: Library and Documentation Centre
Depositing User: Arun Surendran
Date Deposited: 29 Oct 2018 07:14
Last Modified: 29 Oct 2018 07:14
URI: http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/13121

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