SL unveils digital platform to transform shrimp farming industry

Sri Lanka yesterday launched its first-ever integrated digital platform for the aquaculture sector, the Shrimp Industry Information System (SIIS), marking a major leap forward in the country's drive toward digital transformation and sustainability in seafood production.

- By CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA

Developed by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry and National Aquaculture Development Authority, the platform was introduced under the FAO-led project 'Smart and Sustainable Aquaculture through Effective Biosecurity and Digital Technology', funded by the Oceans and Fisheries Ministry of the Republic of Korea.

Designed to modernise Sri Lanka's shrimp value chain, the SIIS creates a unified digital ecosystem connecting the farmers, laboratories, regulators and policymakers through big data, internet of things, artificial intelligence and early-warning systems. The platform enables real-time data collection, predictive analytics and automated alerts to improve productivity, strengthen disease control and ensure traceability across the supply chain.