Shrimp and rice model in Ca Mau
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Thanh Phung, former Head of the Southern Standing Department (National Agricultural Extension Center), said that with the annual rice-shrimp farming area in the Mekong Delta over 220,000 hectares, it is expected to increase to 270,000-280,000 ha/year for the following years. The main crop of rice - shrimp every year starts from June to July, soil preparation, salt washing and sowing from August to November are complete. In recent years, the output in the rice-shrimp areas has been consumed by businesses, so people are very secure and excited to invest and produce.
Kien Giang is one of the coastal provinces with a rice-shrimp area of over 102,000 ha, considered the largest in the Mekong Delta. Every year, farmers earn two sources of rice and shrimp, about 4-4.5 tons of rice/ha/ crop and 0.45 - 0.5 tons of shrimp/ha/crop. In addition to increasing income, this model also creates a safe and sustainable ecological environment for rice-shrimp production.
Mr. Le Van Dung, Head of Information and Technology Transfer Department (Kien Giang Agricultural Extension Center) said that in recent years, Kien Giang has converted tens of thousands of hectares of coastal rice land into rice-shrimp rotation, bringing high economic efficiency. This model not only adapts to climate change and sea level rise, but also exploits the advantages of the coastal province, with a coastline of more than 200 km.
In Bac Lieu province, the rice-shrimp model is being encouraged to be replicated and implemented well under the direction of the Government on the organic agriculture development scheme. Particularly in 2020, Bac Lieu will build 3 areas for producing clean shrimp and safe rice on 150 hectares, which is expected to be expanded to about 1,200 hectares in the following years.
It is expected that by 2025, the rice-shrimp area of Bac Lieu will reach 41,000 hectares, with shrimp productivity of 0.5 tons/ha/year, the output strives to reach 20,500 tons. For rice, the yield is 4.64 tons/ha, the output is to strive for 190,240 tons.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In recent years, Ninh Binh Province has intensified the application of science and technology in aquaculture in order to improve productivity, product quality, and economic efficiency.
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On the afternoon of May 28, the People’s Committee of Ho Thi Ky Commune signed a memorandum of understanding with Minh Phu Certified Shrimp Social Co., Ltd. (a member of Minh Phu Seafood Corporation) on cooperation to develop a black tiger shrimp farming area meeting international certification standards during the 2026–2030 period in the commune.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
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