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 the hot weather, shrimp pond owners are having to cover their shrimp ponds and commercial shrimp ponds to avoid damage.
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Faced with prolonged sunny weather, the temperature is always at 37 degrees Celsius - 40 degrees Celsius, to increase the endurance of farmed shrimp, pond owners must cover them with sun-proof 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 larvae to have timely care facilities in the heat. 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 engine 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, and Quynh Loc. After heavy rains, households are on duty at the ponds, increasing measures to protect shrimp from the sun, avoiding damage to the shrimp. Photo: Thanh Yen |