Livelihood from commercial cricket farming in the highlands of Nghe An
Thanh Phuc - Khanh Ly•DNUM_CDZAGZCACF 15:47
In the remote area of Cam Muon (Que Phong, Nghe An), where the vast sun and wind used to make young people hesitate about starting a business, Mr. Pham Cong Van - a young man from Hai Phong, persistently built an economy from the cricket farming model.
From the initial 2 experimental cages, up to now, Van's 32-cage cricket farm is the first systematic model of commercial cricket farming in the highland border area of Nghe An. Photo: TPEach cricket tray is a life cycle - growing, reproducing, closed in place, showing the absolute initiative of the breeder. Photo: KLHealthy, uniform crickets with shiny wings, fed with garden vegetables, corn bran, and pumpkin are clean food for the specialty and pet bird markets. Photo: TPNo need for industrial food, crickets grow quickly thanks to the green vegetables available around the home garden, both economical and safe. Photo: KL "Crickets don't drink water like chickens and ducks, so you have to spray water evenly to keep it moist enough without causing waterlogging," Mr. Van shared his secret. Photo: TPFrom coconut fiber, sand, nets and observation experience, breeders create ideal "nests of eggs" - the decisive step in breeding. Photo: TP Eggs are as small as rice grains, each tray collects thousands of eggs, carrying with it the livelihood hopes of a highland household. Photo: KLSeparating eggs requires patience and precision because cricket eggs are very sensitive to temperature, humidity, and light. Photo: TPAfter 45-60 days of rearing, crickets of selling age have their intestines cleaned and are then processed. Photo: KLCurrently, Mr. Van has invested in a freezing and packaging machine, so that the crickets reach customers with intact quality. Photo: TPGrowing vegetables and cassava to proactively source food helps the barn operate as a closed circle, saving and effectively. Photo: KLNot only is Pham Cong Van good at business, he is also an inspiration. Every week, people in the commune come to ask for seeds and learn techniques. Van shared: “I am the one who tries it, if I see something good, I will share it, if anyone has a need, I will support them as much as possible. Crickets are easier to raise than chickens or pigs, they have a quick turnover, low capital but high efficiency”. Photo: TPClip: Phuc - Ly
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