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.
With Tet (Lunar New Year) approaching, fishermen along Vietnam's central coast are capitalizing on favourable weather conditions to intensify their fishing efforts, meeting the burgeoning demand for seafood across the nation.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Shrimp exports in 2024 reached nearly USD 4 billion, a 14% increase compared to 2023. Reflecting on 2024, the shrimp industry demonstrated resilience and persistent effort in overcoming challenges, solidifying its strong position in exports.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sao Ta Foods Joint Stock Company (ticker symbol FMC - HoSE), one of Vietnam's largest shrimp exporters, recently announced its 2024 business results.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) The United States remains one of the largest importers and consumers of Vietnamese pangasius, primarily in the form of frozen fillets. However, in recent years, the country has significantly increased its imports of value-added pangasius products.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After reaching a peak of nearly USD 6 million in June 2024, the export value of Vietnamese tuna to Italy has stagnated and continuously declined in the last five months of the year. Cumulatively, by December 15, 2024, export turnover to this market decreased by 18% compared to the same period in 2023, reaching over USD 30 million. With this decline, Italy is no longer Vietnam's largest tuna import market within the EU bloc.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, with its 32-km coastline, is well-positioned to develop a thriving seafood industry. Recognising the importance of sustainable offshore fishing, local authorities have implemented policies to modernise the fishing fleet and support operations in offshore waters.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On the evening of December 23, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) held a ceremony to celebrate the seafood export milestone of 10 billion USD, with hopes for continued growth in 2025. The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang, and representatives from various ministries, as well as domestic and international partners.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) With a market share exceeding 10% in Vietnam's aquafeed sector, Sao Mai Super Feed has affirmed its position as one of the leading brands, making a significant contribution to the development of the pangasius industry and elevating Vietnamese pangasius products on the international stage.
Secretary General of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP) Nguyen Hoai Nam said that in the past 5-6 years, Vietnam's seafood export value has only hovered around 8-10 billion USD/year. To reach the value of 16 billion USD by 2030, Mr. Nam proposed establishing corporations/enterprises to exploit the sea.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vinh Hoan Seafood (stock code VHC) announced that its export turnover to three key markets— the U.S., EU, and China—grew between 32% and 40% in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
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