What is the investment and pond cost to start vannamei shrimp farming?

Vannamei shrimp farming is capital intensive, so plan carefully. Costs include pond construction or lining, inlet and outlet channels, aerators or paddle wheels, a power connection with generator backup, seed, feed, water treatment and labour. Per acre investment for a crop, including feed which is the largest running cost, commonly runs into a few lakh rupees and varies widely by region, soil, and whether ponds are new or existing. Feed alone can be more than half the running cost. You must register your farm with the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) before farming in coastal areas, since this is legally required. Vannamei is profitable in good years but is hit hard by disease and price swings, so do not over invest on your first crop. Get a project cost verified by your state Fisheries department and experienced local farmers before starting.