On May 28, 2026, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu stated that the Andhra Pradesh government is prioritizing the resolution of issues affecting aquaculture. During a videoconference with stakeholders, he acknowledged the concerns of aqua farmers, feed manufacturers, and exporters regarding rising shrimp feed prices and escalating cultivation costs. He noted that the current summer crop season's increased feed prices could significantly impact farmers, while the feed manufacturing sector is also under pressure from rising raw material costs. To address these challenges, Atchannaidu assured that the government would make balanced decisions to protect farmers' interests while supporting the feed industry. He announced plans to enhance feed and seed quality through stricter monitoring and technology-driven initiatives, including CCTV hatchery surveillance and IoT-based systems. Additionally, the government will prepare a report for the Central government on critical issues such as GM soy imports and export competitiveness. Atchannaidu urged all stakeholders to collaborate for the betterment of aqua farmers and the growth of the industry.