Integrated Aquaculture‐agriculture Farming Systems: Some Economic Aspects

The benefits of integrated aquaculture‐agriculture farming systems are reviewed from an economic point of view, particularly with respect to reduction in cost of production, improvement in efficiency of resource utilization and increase in profit of operation. Bio‐economic factors affecting the profitability of integrated farming are discussed. This paper recommends the development of a system analysis which can integrate all of the important elements and assist the producer in locating the optimal course of action.