(HBO) – Hoa Binh province currently has 2,695 hectares of water surface and 4,900 fish farming cages. The fish output was estimated at 3,065 tonnes in the first quarter of this year, including 2,577 tonnes of farmed fish.

 

In recent years, to exploit the potential, protect and develop aquatic resources, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has directed agencies to accelerate the restructuring of the fishery sector towards increasing the proportion of aquaculture production, focusing on specialist species with high quality and value. It has also promoted the application of farming technology, improved the caring process, and diversified fish products.


Hung Nguyen Aquaculture Company in Da Bac district’s Vay Nua commune has 150 fish cages, supplying more than 200 tonnes of fish to the market each year.

Duong Duc Anh's family, who lives at Moi hamlet in Cao Phong district’s Thung Nai commune, has engaged in fish farming for 8 years with 80 cages and a total output of 40 tonnes of fish. However, now his family maintains 50 fish cages with a production of about 20-25 tonnes a year to ensure their quality.

Pham The Tu from Hung Nguyen Aquaculture Company,which is located in Da Bac district’s Vay Nua commune, said it has 150 fish cages with an annual output of more than 200 tonnes. 

 

The company mainly raises different types of catfish such as ca lang vang (yellowhemibagrus),black carp, andred tilapia(Oreochromis spp). In order to produce quality products, it has strictly followed the production process that meets VietGAP standards. Accordingly, the water source for fish farming is tested regularly to ensure hygiene. The fish is bred until reaching maturity, assuring that its meat is firm and delicious when it is supplied to the market.

In recent years, with a large water surface area, especially in the Da River reservoir, aquaculture is considered one of the province's competitive advantages. In 2022, with a total output of more than 12,000 tonnes and stable selling prices, aquaculture contributes a high proportion to the growth of the agricultural industry.

However, according to the Fishery Sub-Department, although positive changes have been recorded in the aquaculture industry in recent years, its development has not been commensurate with the potential of the province.

The introduction of fish varieties with high economic value and specialty species into farming is still limited due to high input costs, and people still have difficulty in securing investment for their production.

Obstacles relating to the allocation and leasing of water surface cause difficulties for small-scale farmers in the registration of farming cages.

The linkage between farmers and businesses is still limited while there is no plant for post-harvest fish processing and storage, leading to difficulties in the selling of the products. 

 

Hoang Van Son, Director of the Fishery Sub-Department, said with great potential from the Da River reservoir, the volume of aquaculture production in the lakebed area can reach 16,000 tonnes of fish a year.

In the coming time, the fishery sector will review and devise a master plan for the sector towards safe, efficient and market-oriented production.

It will focus on promoting the strength of the water surface for aquaculture, applying new technologies to fishery activities to diversify products andincrease income for farmers.

The sub-department will enhance the prevention of diseases, develop aquaculture towards diversifying species and farming methods, continue to maintain the area of fish farming in ponds and small lakes as well as raise fish in fields and reservoirs.

Awareness of organisations and individuals in the protection and regeneration of aquatic resources will be enhanced./.

 


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