Volume 13, Issue 12 · IJARST · ISSN 2319-1783 / 2320-1126

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Intensive Paddy-cum-Pisciculture: A Case Study from South India

Assessing the Environmental Impact of Intensive Paddy-cum-Pisciculture: A Case Study from South India is an open-access, peer-reviewed research paper by Dr. Allamraju Venkata Satya Phani Kumar, published in Volume 13, Issue 12 of the International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), a UGC-approved journal (Print ISSN 2319-1783, Online ISSN 2320-1126).

Author

Dr. Allamraju Venkata Satya Phani Kumar

Abstract

Abstract:

Intensive paddy-cum-pisciculture is a sustainable farming system that integrates rice cultivation with fish farming, providing ecological and economic benefits. However, the environmental impacts of this practice remain a significant concern. This study assesses the environmental effects of intensive paddy-cum-pisciculture in South India, focusing on water quality, biodiversity, soil health, and carbon emissions. Data were collected from several farms in Tamil Nadu, comparing conventional paddy farming with integrated systems. The findings suggest that paddy-cum-pisciculture improves water retention, enhances soil fertility, and increases biodiversity but also introduces challenges like eutrophication and methane emissions. These results underline the need for better management practices to optimize environmental benefits while mitigating negative impacts.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst2024132522

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Dr. Allamraju Venkata Satya Phani Kumar — “Assessing the Environmental Impact of Intensive Paddy-cum-Pisciculture: A Case Study from South India.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Science and Technology (IJARST), Volume 13, Issue 12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst2024132522.

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