Green Canopy Aquaculture: Maximizing Biodiversity and Yield through Tree-Crop Integration with Fish Ponds

By : Vignesh P , Cheryl Antony

Page No: 1-6

Abstract
Green Canopy Aquaculture integrates tree crops with fish ponds to enhance sustainability and productivity. This agroforestry practice combines agriculture and forestry, benefiting biodiversity, soil health, and water quality. Trees around ponds regulate water temperature, stabilize soil, and reduce erosion, while their organic matter enriches nutrient cycles. Economically, farmers diversify income through fish and tree products, enhancing resilience of the practice. Challenges include high initial investment and management complexity, requiring specialized knowledge and ongoing research. Nevertheless, these integrated systems offer ecological and economic benefits, supporting sustainable food production and livelihoods. Green Canopy Aquaculture represents a promising approach to enhance agricultural resilience and environmental stewardship in diverse landscapes.

Authors :
Vignesh P. : PG Scholar, Department of Aquaculture, Dr. M.G.R Fisheries college and Research Institute, Ponneri, Tamil Nadu, India
Cheryl Antony : Director of Research i/c, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Nagapattinam,Tamil Nadu, India
 

DOI: http://doi.org/10.32381/JAT.2024.39.1-4.1