Soft-shell crab farming in the islands of Nagayalanka has emerged as a rewarding aquaculture venture in Krishna district.
Even as not many entrepreneurs are practising this painstaking farming in the region, they say high demand for soft-shell crabs in major cities in India and the East Asian countries has made it lucrative proposition.
A kilogram of crab is sold for ₹200 to ₹250 before moulting, while they fetch ₹600 to ₹700 after moulting. Soft-shell crab are being preferred by many eateries now as the dishes are easy to prepare and there is minimum wastage, says Fisheries Development Officer, Avanigadda M. Ravi Kumar.
