Hoang Mai in anchovy processing season
(Baonghean.vn) - The anchovy season starts from the 7th to the end of the 9th lunar month. This is the time when anchovy drying facilities in Hoang Mai town are increasing their operating capacity.
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| Anchovies are back in full force |
At the wharf, fishing boats were bustling to dock with their holds full of fish. The fresh batches of anchovies were quickly brought ashore by the fishermen to be sold to traders after a quick price negotiation. In the steamers, dozens of workers were busy washing the fish, putting them in the steamers and taking them to the drying yard. The steps of cleaning, steaming, drying and packaging were all carried out very carefully.
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| Fish are put into processing |
The entire output of dried steamed fish in the area is mainly sold to the Chinese market. The main season has started, so the anchovy fishing output is high. On average, each boat catches 10-15 tons/trip.
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| Mild weather is suitable for drying anchovies. |
Since the beginning of the year, Hoang Mai town has exploited nearly 20,000 tons of seafood, up 2.04% over the same period; processed nearly 8,600 tons, up 13.3% over the same period.
Thanh Thuy
