Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
Abhed Pandey, Khushvir Singh and Sarbjeet Kaur

Abstract:
The COVID-19 outbreak and the emergence of a new norm have rattled India's entrepreneurial sectors. This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affects different integrated farming sector in the state of Punjab. From June to November 2020 and April to June 2022, we performed personal and telephonic conversations with 73 integrated fish farmers (same farmers were surveyed both the times) in 20 districts of Punjab. According to the results of the current study, Punjab farmers have experienced significant financial losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the statistical analysis of the data gathered, it was determined that 25% of farmers overall no longer practice integrated farming for a variety of reasons. The primary reason for ceasing or abandoning the practice of integrated fish farming in the state of Punjab, however, was listed as loss throughout the COVID period. The study also shows that while none of the farmers ceased fish culture, several of them stopped using integrated farming. Therefore, in this study, we assess how integrated fish farming has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in several districts of Punjab.