Guidelines for fish seed traders on seed supply and advisory services

Abstract

Fish seed traders play a vital role in enhancing fish production and supporting the rapid expansion of aquaculture by supplying healthy, high-quality seed and providing technical advice to farmers. This guideline presents practical recommendations for identifying good-quality seed, conditioning and safe transportation to reduce mortality, and improving handling practices. It also emphasizes the advisory role of seed traders in pond preparation, appropriate stocking density, feeding, water quality management, and harvesting. Based on the principle that quality seed combined with proper management leads to successful fish farming, these guidelines aim to improve productivity, farmer incomes, and the overall sustainability of the fish seed supply system.