iFlocs 2023
Mastering the Art of Sustainable Shrimp Farming: An Intensive 5-Day Training Program
Learn the art of intensive modern shrimp monoculture and polyculture practices that increase productivity and income, reduce disease risks, and enhance ecological diversity and sustainability. The course provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in shrimp farming systems, including the use of probiotics, phytobiotics, organic acids, and other feed additives.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit modern shrimp farms that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and automatic feeders for optimal culture management. By exploring these advanced techniques, participants can gain valuable insights into improving their shrimp farming practices for better health and higher yields.
Date:
3 – 7, July 2023 (5 days)
Venue:
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Pathum Thani campus, and various Thai provinces.
Course Fee: US$ 1800 per person (including accommodation and meals).
The participants will also receive a complimentary individual membership to the World Aquaculture Society and its Asian-Pacific Chapter (WAS-APC) for one year, worth US$ 90. Details of the benefits of a WAS membership can be found here:
https://www.was.org/page/member-benefits.aspx#.ZAlLLnZBxD8.
Topics covered include:
- Overview of shrimp hatchery and grow-out technologies (Monoculture and polyculture)
- Overview of current shrimp farm management issues
- Optimizing production cost in shrimp farming
- Shrimp pond sediment management
- Intensive shrimp farming in circular ponds
- Role of automatic feeders and IoT system in culture management – better water quality and feeding
- Presentations and panel discussions by aquaculture industry experts
- Study visits to shrimp farms and hatcheries in Thailand
Shrimp Farm and Hatchery visits:
- Visit shrimp farms in Samut Sakhon Province
- Visit the shrimp hatchery in Chachangsao Province
- Visit Shrimp farm using IoT system
- Visit Nakhon Nayok Province – Learn automatic feeding and probiotic additives
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