eFishery, an Indonesian aquaculture technology company, has officially been operating in India for one year. Since its presence in India in 2023, eFishery has successfully transformed India’s aquaculture industry, resulting in rapid growth and providing a significant impact on farmers. Furthermore, eFishery has thrivingly adopted business practices that have been implemented in Indonesia, including the automated smart eFeeder, feed trading services, fingerling support, medication, and pond management with best practices for farmers.
“During our one year of operation in India, eFishery not only replicated Indonesia’s technology and business model, but we managed to reached the break-even point (positive EBITDA). This achievement is a benchmark for us to continue providing solutions and innovations that can positively impact farmers in India and help them grow. eFishery’s commitment to providing advanced technology, comprehensive support from upstream to downstream, and implementing sustainable practices is part of our strategy. Our hope is to reach more farmers in India to build a more integrated fisheries ecosystem,†said Gibran Huzaifah, CEO & Co-founder of eFishery.
Currently, eFishery manages 60 farms in India, consisting of 132 active ponds, and partners with 114 fish farmers through the ‘Aqua Mithra’ program, which aims to empower local farmers with various technologies and training. eFishery has covered a vast area in the state of Andhra Pradesh, which contributes 35% of India’s total aquaculture production, including Kakinada, Konaseema, Eluru, Krishna, as well as Godavari and West Godavari. The commodities of fish
cultivated in India include indigenous Indian carp such as rohu, catla, and grass carp as well as catfish and pomfret.
One of the impacts recognized by farmers in India is increased productivity and financial benefits. eFishery’s eFeeder technology helps in precise and efficient feeding, reducing feed waste, and improving the feed conversion ratio. This results in healthier fish and better growth rates.
Mohammad Abdul Raheem, a farmer from West Godavari, shared his success story in fish farming with eFishery. He experienced positive impacts from the training and technical support provided by eFishery. From the training, he gained a better understanding of pond management systems, which helped him improve his skills and knowledge. Technical support from eFishery enabled him to overcome problems and optimize his operations for better results. “By joining the eFishery ecosystem, I have experienced many positive changes in managing my pond. My fish farming yields increased from 15% to 30%, and my profit also saw a significant increase, from 30% to 70%. The implementation of automated feeding helped reduce waste and accelerated fish growth. This also contributed to the well-being of my family and me.†said Mohammad Abdul Raheem.
“Going forward, we intend to continue expanding the Indian market by targeting other strategic areas in India, especially South and East India. Additionally, we want to introduce tilapia and other fish commodities for production here. In line with eFishery’s vision and mission, we aim to provide innovative solutions from upstream to downstream regardless of where we operate, optimizing farming practices and improving overall yields,†concluded Gibran. eFishery’s success in India lies not only in numerical achievements but also in the tangible impact felt by the farming community. By committing to innovation and sustainable support, eFishery continues to push boundaries and advance the aquaculture industry in India.
