Nghe An: In 2019, aquaculture value reached 3,200 billion VND

On the morning of December 23, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to summarize aquaculture in 2019 and deploy tasks and solutions to implement the 2020 plan in Nghe An. Comrade Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development chaired. Photo: Xuan Hoang

The total production value of the industry is estimated at 3,200 billion VND.

According to the report of the Department of Fisheries, in 2019, the aquaculture area is estimated at 21,500 hectares, equal to 102.38% of the plan and 100.62% compared to the same period last year. Of which, the freshwater farming area is 18,960 hectares, and the brackish water farming area is 2,540 hectares.

Aquaculture output is estimated at 55,325 tons, equal to 106.39% of the plan and 104.46% compared to the same period last year. Of which, freshwater aquaculture output reached 43,581 tons; brackish water aquaculture output reached 11,744 tons.

Shrimp seed production is estimated at 2,253 million, equal to 161.93% of the plan. Fish seed production of all kinds is estimated at 774 million, crab seed production is over 24 million and clam seed production is 2.5 billion. The total production value of the industry is estimated at 3,200 billion VND, equal to 110.03% compared to the same period in 2018.

Fish farming in cages on Hua Na hydroelectric reservoir (Que Phong). Photo: Xuan Hoang

During the year, many households in the province raised specialties: apple snails, frogs, eels, soft-shell turtles... and some specialty fish. Currently, the whole province has 858 fish cages on large water surfaces, an increase of 100 cages compared to 2019. 50% of the cages are specialty fish: Lang, leo, crispy carp, crispy grass carp.

At the conference, some individuals involved in aquaculture shared some experiences in raising golden apple snails and some specialty fish that bring high economic efficiency. At the same time, it was said that in 2019, the aquaculture production sector had many difficulties due to weather, diseases...; many diseases occurred in farming subjects, especially brackish shrimp. It was proposed that the authorities strengthen the inspection and supervision of shrimp seed and shrimp feed business.

Continue to comply with technical farming procedures and prevent diseases.

Mr. Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that in 2019, white spot disease appeared and caused greater damage than the previous year. The reason was that due to complicated weather conditions, some shrimp farming households did not strictly comply with disease declaration, epidemic prevention, and disinfection before and after the disease occurred. Some households did not comply with technical farming processes... In addition, although shrimp output increased compared to the previous year, the selling price of commercial shrimp decreased, leading to a decrease in value.

Shrimp harvesting in Dien Trung commune (Dien Chau). Photo: Xuan Hoang

It is forecasted that in 2020, the weather will be complicated, and diseases in aquaculture will arise, so organizations and individuals trading in aquaculture materials must strictly comply with state and local regulations. Based on the demand for breeds, there will be a production plan and priority will be given to quality breeds to serve aquaculture farmers in the province.

Comrade Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives and individuals. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Individuals and organizations raising aquatic animals must comply with regulations; release fish breeds according to the aquaculture season schedule.

On this occasion, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Certificates of Merit to 1 collective and 5 individuals with outstanding achievements in aquaculture in 2019.

In 2020, the planned aquaculture area is 21,380 hectares, of which freshwater aquaculture area is 18,960 hectares and brackish water aquaculture area is 2,420 hectares. Aquaculture output strives to reach 57,000 tons, of which freshwater fish farming is 44,500 tons and brackish water aquaculture is 12,500 tons. Production of 2,250 million shrimp fry and 735 million fish fry of all kinds.