So far, the district has owned over 5,270 hectares granted organic certification, the rest of 5,000 hectares was waiting for the certification in the coming time. Many local shrimp farmers are increasingly applying and expanding the model.
To help local farmers breed organic shrimp in compliance with international standard, in 2013, the district organized 25 training courses with the participation of 781 households.
Organic shrimp farming model was applied in Ca Mau 10 years ago through the project funded by Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam. At the primary period, the model was implemented by Ngoc Hien Forestry One Member Company, Ltd. After that, Ca Mau based-Nam Can Seaproducts Import-Export JSC bought all the certified organic shrimp produced by 350 household farmers on the area of over 2,500 hectares in Kien Vang Protective Forest. Lately, the project of mangrove restoration through sustainable shrimp farming model in Ca Mau called Mangroves and Market (MAM) project was funded by the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV) in coordination with Minh Phu Seafood Corp. The project was implemented by 780 households.
Local farmers are guided techniques in farming organic black tiger shrimp together with forest cultivation and protection. To ensure high profit for farmers, in March 2013, the Ca Mau-based Minh Phu Seafood Corp, the world’s prestigious shrimp exporter committed to buy all the certified organic shrimp that farmers produce at a ten percent premium. Minh Phu Seafood Corp exports its products to more than 40 foreign markets with revenue of US$500 million in 2013. Annually, the company imports about 130,000 MT of raw shrimp.
Shrimp produced by nearly 800 household farmers participating the project will be certificated “organic shrimp” in 2014. In order to increase farmer-to-farmer learning and encourage compliance through peer pressure, 27 groups were established, each with 30-40 farmers and an elected leader. The annual audits will be carried out on a random sample of all the farmers enrolled in the program.
After one year implementation of the MAM project, the project proved its good results. Organic shrimp produced by Ca Mau province raises its value and meets strict requirements from foreign markets.
In July 2013, SNV ran a training course for 1,000 shrimp farmers of which 783 agreed to apply for certification. Thanks to the project, there are hundreds of hectares of degraded mangroves restored through forest replanting and protection.
By 2020, the province strives to expand the area of organic shrimp farming together with forestry cultivation to 20,000 hectares and the rice-shrimp area to more than 43,000 hectares. The province targets to become a hub of organic shrimp farming with high value along with forestry protection and reducing impact of climate change.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s seafood exports in September 2026 are estimated at US$1.135 billion, up 11.9% year-on-year, bringing total exports in the first nine months of the year to US$9.103 billion, up 11.4%. Behind this double-digit growth, however, increasingly divergent market trends are emerging: China–Hong Kong and ASEAN posted strong growth, while the U.S., EU and Japan all recorded declines in September.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first eight months of 2026, Brazil became the largest market for Vietnamese tilapia, with export value reaching US$44 million, up 22,142% year-on-year and accounting for 49% of Vietnam’s total tilapia exports. In August alone, exports to Brazil reached US$4 million. However, behind this remarkable growth is a market that is imposing increasingly stringent requirements on imported supplies.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tuna exports sustained their upward trajectory in August 2026, though the pace remained modest at just 2%. The month saw divergent trends across key markets: the US maintained its leading position, Japan and Canada improved, Russia surged and the EU continued to experience a steep downturn. These developments suggest that exporters are entering the final months of the year amid a market environment marked by greater uncertainty.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Congalsa has acquired the entire charter capital of Lenger Seafood Vietnam, giving it full ownership of the business and its Nam Dinh processing facility.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Ninh Binh Province is entering a peak period of action against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, focusing on thoroughly addressing violations, closely monitoring fishing vessels at ports and preventing vessels from violating regulations and operating illegally in foreign waters ahead of the European Commission’s (EC) upcoming inspection in 2026.
(vasep.com.vn) The application of biotechnology in seed production is increasingly viewed as a strategic imperative to upgrade pangasius fingerling quality, optimize farming efficiency and anchor sustainable industry development.
(vasep.com.vn) On September 15, 2026, in Can Tho, VASEP and ASC jointly organized a training course titled “New ASC standards: updates and practical implementation guidance for farms, businesses and aquafeed mills”. Beyond briefing stakeholders on updated ASC requirements for aquaculture facilities and feed production, the workshop dedicated substantial floor time to directly addressing on-the-ground compliance bottlenecks encountered by Vietnamese enterprises.
(searfood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports continued to post positive results in the first eight months of 2026, with total export value reaching US$90 million, up 43% year-on-year. However, exports in August alone stood at US$11 million, down 8%, reflecting uneven market developments. Brazil remained the leading market, while Japan recorded notable growth, opening up new opportunities for Vietnamese tilapia products.
(vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s shrimp exports reached US$3.3 billion in the first eight months of 2026, up 12% year on year. However, growth has begun to slow and become more differentiated across markets, while the U.S. and EU continue to present significant challenges. The latest insights from the Global Shrimp Forum 2026 (GSF 2026), held in early September, also indicate that the final months of the year will remain highly competitive as global supply continues to expand and buyers increasingly focus on quality, product specifications, supply stability and the ability to meet market-specific demand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In August 2026, Vietnam’s seafood exports reached $1.14 billion, up 6% year on year. Cumulative eight-month exports rose 11.8% to $8.00 billion, though momentum has cooled compared to the 12.8% growth seen through July. China - Hong Kong and ASEAN are offsetting weakness in the U.S, EU and partly Japan. This divergence will likely widen in Q4 as trade tariffs and traceability requirements directly weigh on new orders.
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