Under the project, Dong Thap will develop giant freshwater prawn farming applied the rice-shrimp rotation model in paddy fields. This project will receive financial assistance from state’s budget to build electricity supply system, surrounding banks, fisheries extension activities, production research, and juvenile supply.
Presently, there are 800ha for giant freshwater prawn farming in Dong Thap province, which bring an average profit of VND40 million per ha, and create thousands of jobs. It is expected that by 2020 there will be 1,800ha for giant freshwater prawn farming with an output of 2,900MT. (VietFishNews)