This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of integrated fish farming in Asia. It provides background on the long history of integrated fish and plant cultivation in China. The principle is that waste from one system serves as nutrients for another, increasing diversity and yields. Models include agri-based fish farming and livestock-fish farming. Advantages are efficient waste utilization, reduced costs, increased outputs, and contributions to local economies and food security. However, disadvantages include increased risk of disease transmission to fish and humans from poor quality waste and water, as well as stress on fish from dependent production systems. Proper planning, training, and management are needed to realize benefits while mitigating risks.