Nghe An: Aquaculture production is estimated to reach a value of over 2,900 billion VND.
(Baonghean.vn) - According to data from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in 2018, Nghe An's aquaculture production reached nearly 53,000 tons, equivalent to 105% of the same period in 2017. The economic value of aquaculture is estimated at 2,900 billion VND.
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| On the morning of December 21st, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to summarize aquaculture activities in 2018. Attending the conference were representatives from relevant sub-departments of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, districts and towns, and a number of exemplary aquaculture farmers in the province. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
According to the Fisheries Sub-Department's report, in 2018, despite facing many difficulties due to natural disasters and climate change, aquaculture farmers in the province...There is increasing investment in intensive farming, applying advanced technical processes and high technology to aquaculture; attention is being paid to and significant progress is being made.
The aquaculture area in 2018 reached 21,305 hectares, equivalent to 101% of the plan and 100% compared to the same period in 2017. Of this, freshwater aquaculture accounted for 18,900 hectares, and brackish water aquaculture accounted for 2,405 hectares.
Aquaculture production reached 52,964 tons, equivalent to 104% of the plan and 105% compared to the same period in 2017. Of which: Freshwater aquaculture production reached 41,517 tons; brackish water aquaculture production reached 11,447 tons (shrimp production was 7,283 tons).
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| Shrimp harvesting in Quynh Xuan ward, Hoang Mai town. Photo by Viet Hung. |
During the year, shrimp hatcheries produced 1.93 billion shrimp larvae, reaching 161% of the plan and 112% compared to the same period in 2017, including: 215 million tiger shrimp larvae and 1.715 billion whiteleg shrimp larvae. Production of various fish larvae reached 735 million, reaching 147% of the plan and 104% compared to the same period in 2017. Crab larvae production exceeded 29 million. Production and rearing of clam larvae reached 2.5 billion clam juveniles.
The estimated production value reached 2,900 billion VND, equivalent to 111% compared to the same period in 2017 (of which shrimp accounted for 1,141 billion VND, equivalent to 115% compared to the same period in 2017).
Support policies are needed.
At the conference, representatives from localities and aquaculture farmers raised many concerns and opinions regarding market demand, especially for traditional freshwater fish; and water pollution in shrimp farming areas.
The variety and diversity of specialty fish species are still limited. Fishing using electric shocks and explosives remains prevalent, negatively impacting aquatic resources, especially in large reservoirs and dams.
Therefore, local authorities and aquaculture farmers hope that the province will encourage businesses to invest in the production of specialty fish breeds; they also request that the province provide subsidies and freight assistance to people in mountainous areas who are strongly developing the advantage of cage fish farming on hydroelectric reservoirs.
Mr. Tran Huu Tien, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, stated: Although the aquatic product output has reached a certain level, there has been no breakthrough in the types of fish raised, mainly traditional species, and there are not many specialty products. For brackish water shrimp farming, farmers have not widely adopted new technologies. He suggested that relevant sectors and seed production units in the province should be more proactive in researching and producing more specialty fish species to supply farmers and help them achieve greater success.Mr. Tran Huu Tien suggested that the Fisheries Sub-Department prepare a document to send to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for submission to the Provincial People's Committee to develop policies to support aquaculture farmers in applying new technologies; and to provide price and transportation subsidies for mountainous areas.
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| Comrade Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, presents Certificates of Commendation to collectives with outstanding achievements in aquaculture and fisheries development. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
In 2019, the province's aquaculture area plan was 21,000 hectares, including 18,700 hectares for freshwater farming and 2,300 hectares for brackish water farming. Aquaculture production reached 52,000 tons, including 41,000 tons from freshwater farming and 11,000 tons from brackish water farming (of which shrimp accounted for 6,800 tons).
Regarding seed production: 1.4 trillion shrimp larvae were produced and reared; 700 million fish larvae of various types were produced.
To achieve the above objectives, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directs relevant sub-departments to continue to do a good job in managing aquatic animal breeds; managing farming areas, feed, and water environment.
On this occasion, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Certificates of Commendation to 9 collectives and 9 individuals for their outstanding achievements in aquaculture development.
