Nghe An: Aquaculture estimated to reach value of over 2,900 billion VND
(Baonghean.vn) - Data from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development shows that in 2018, Nghe An's aquaculture output reached nearly 53 thousand tons, equal 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 21, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development held a conference to summarize aquaculture in 2018. Attending the conference were representatives of relevant departments of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, districts, towns and some typical aquaculture households in the province. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
The report of the Department of Fisheries shows that in 2018, despite many difficulties due to natural disasters, climate..., aquaculture farmers in the province...increasingly investing in intensive farming, applying advanced technical processes and high technology in farming; paying attention and having good development steps.
Aquaculture area in 2018 reached 21,305 hectares, equal to 101% of the plan and equal to 100% compared to the same period in 2017. Of which, freshwater farming area reached 18,900 hectares, brackish water farming area reached 2,405 hectares.
Aquaculture output reached 52,964 tons, equal to 104% of the plan and equal to 105% compared to the same period in 2017. Of which: Freshwater aquaculture output reached 41,517 tons; brackishwater aquaculture output reached 11,447 tons (shrimp output 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 seed production units produced 1 billion 930 million shrimp seeds, equal to 161% of the plan and 112% compared to the same period in 2017, of which: black tiger shrimp reached 215 million, whiteleg shrimp reached 1 billion 715 million. Fish seed production of all kinds reached 735 million, equal to 147% of the plan and 104% compared to the same period in 2017. Crab seed production reached over 29 million. Clam seed production and rearing reached 2.5 billion clams.
Estimated production value reached 2,900 billion VND, equal to 111% compared to the same period in 2017 (of which shrimp reached 1,141 billion VND, equal to 115% compared to the same period in 2017).
Support policies are needed.
At the conference, representatives of localities and aquaculture farmers expressed many opinions and concerns about the consumption market, especially traditional freshwater fish; polluted water environment in shrimp farming areas...
Specialty fish varieties are not abundant and not yet abundant. Fishing by electric shock and explosives is still common, affecting aquatic resources, especially in large dams.
Therefore, localities and aquaculture farmers want the province to call on businesses to participate in the production of specialty fish varieties; request the province to provide subsidies and freight subsidies for people in mountainous areas who are strongly developing the advantages of cage fish farming on hydroelectric reservoirs.
Mr. Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said: Although the aquatic product output has been achieved, the farming objects have not had a breakthrough, they are still mainly traditional fish, there are not many specialty products. For brackish water shrimp farming, farmers have not applied much new technology. It is recommended that related sectors and seed production units in the province be more active in researching and producing many specialty fish varieties, providing more successful farming for farmers.Mr. Tran Huu Tien requested the Department of Fisheries to prepare a document and send it to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to submit to the Provincial People's Committee for a policy to support aquaculture farmers in applying new technology; subsidize prices and fees for mountainous areas.
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| Comrade Tran Huu Tien - Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Certificates of Merit to collectives with outstanding achievements in aquaculture and aquaculture development. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
In 2019, the planned aquaculture area of the whole province is 21,000 hectares, of which freshwater farming area is 18,700 hectares; brackish water farming area is 2,300 hectares. Aquaculture output reaches 52,000 tons, of which freshwater farming output reaches 41,000 tons; brackish water farming output reaches 11,000 tons (of which shrimp reaches 6,800 tons).
Regarding seed production: production and breeding of 1,400 million shrimp seeds; 700 million fish seeds of all kinds.
To achieve the above goals, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development directs relevant departments to continue to do a good job in managing aquatic breeds; managing farming areas, food and water environment.
On this occasion, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development awarded Certificates of Merit to 9 collectives and 9 individuals with outstanding achievements in aquaculture and aquaculture development.