Nghe An farmers buy more aerators and stretch sun-protection nets for shrimp
(Baonghean.vn) - Quynh Di and Quynh Xuan communes... are key shrimp farming areas of Hoang Mai town. Due to hot weather, shrimp pond owners are having to cover their shrimp ponds and commercial shrimp ponds to avoid damage.
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In the long sunny weather, the temperature is always at 37 degrees Celsius - 40 degrees Celsius, to increase the endurance of farmed shrimp, pond owners must cover with sun protection nets. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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At the same time, pond owners increased feeding the shrimp to 5 times/day. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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Regularly check farmed shrimp and shrimp seeds to have timely care facilities in the hot weather. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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Shrimp farmers install more aeration equipment around the pond to increase oxygen levels. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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The motor aerator operates 24/7. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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Pond owners also have to add clean water every day for the shrimp. Photo: Thanh Yen |
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Mr. Hoang Ngoc Thuy - Head of the Economic Department of Hoang Mai town said: "The town currently has 530 hectares of shrimp farming in the wards of Quynh Di, Quynh Xuan, Quynh Lien, Quynh Loc. After heavy rain, households are on duty at the pond, increasing measures to protect shrimp from the sun, avoiding damage to the shrimp. Photo: Thanh Yen |