🇱🇰 Smart Aquaculture Push: Sri Lanka Launches Digital Platform for Shrimp Industry 📈

• The Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS), Sri Lanka’s first-ever integrated digital platform for the aquaculture sector, has been officially launched. • Partners: Developed by the FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organization) and the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources/NAQDA, with funding support from the Republic of Korea (ROK). • Technology: SIIS integrates Big Data, IoT, AI, and early-warning systems to provide real-time analytics and connect farmers, labs, regulators, and policymakers. • Goal: To modernize the aquaculture industry, strengthen biosecurity, minimize losses, and significantly increase productivity and global competitiveness for shrimp exports. • Key Features: Includes real-time monitoring of farm conditions, digital licensing, GIS-based mapping, traceability, and automated alerts for proactive risk management. • The system represents a transformative step towards a resilient, sustainable, and export-ready shrimp industry, reinforcing national food security and digital transformation.