SEAWEED PRODUCTION AND PRICE ADMINISTRATION OF SEAWEED CULTIVATORS IN TAMIL NADU

Abstract

This study is aims to examine the role of price and production administration is seaweed production in Tamil Nadu. Seaweed production with rich availability of coastal nature. Seaweed not only give the production significance but also it is provide the livelihood source for many fisher folk community in India and Tamil Nadu. It is also provide alternative income during the fishery closure period and to meet the growing industrial demand. Seaweed is considered a priority part of the fisheries sector in India. For the purpose of analyse, we collected data of 357 and analysed with the help of simple descriptive tables, percentage analyses were employed to assess the economic feasibility and livelihood status of seaweed farming farmers in Tamil Nadu. The findings discourses the majority of the seaweed cultivators were well-informed about the welfare initiatives introduced by the Central and state Governments. Moreover, most of the respondents were availed the loan subsidies. The study suggested that policy supports, financial incentives, infrastructure development, changes in environment regulations, market development, capacity building and training for seaweed cultivators have been highly needed for promoting seaweed cultivation in India and specific in Tamil Nadu because of her rich potential in seaweed recourses. Seaweeds are regarded as an essential part of the current global food security due to their extra functions in the mitigation of climate change and the empowerment of women. Due to its straightforward culture method, outstanding nutritional profile, and contribution to global climate change mitigation and adaptation measures, some recent study suggests seaweed farming as an alternative to terrestrial agriculture.

Key Words: Seaweed, Price, Production, livelihood