𝗧𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲? 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗿𝗮’𝘀 𝗔𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

Once the king of coastal aquaculture, Tiger Prawn farming in Andhra Pradesh is slowly fading from the spotlight. Farmers are switching to Vannamei shrimp, which is easier to farm, cheaper to maintain, and gives better returns.

Why Tiger Prawn is Losing Popularity:
High risk of diseases like White Spot Virus & EHP
Higher input cost and longer culture period
Difficulty in getting high-quality seed from reliable hatcheries

Why Farmers Prefer Vannamei Now:
Better survival rate and resistance to diseases
Easier access to seed and hatchery support
Quick turnaround with higher market demand

In West Godavari alone, Vannamei now covers 2.5 lakh hectares. Meanwhile, tiger prawn farming is limited and shrinking each year.
But not all hope is lost for Tiger Prawn lovers! With good biosecurity, strong disease management, and high-quality broodstock, this premium species can still shine.

What’s Needed for a Comeback:
Reliable hatcheries with virus-free broodstock
Farmer training on disease management
Policy support to diversify shrimp farming

The future of prawn farming depends on innovation, resilience, and smart choices!