(seafood.vasep.com.vn) According to the 2026 brackish-water shrimp farming calendar issued by the Da Nang Department of Agriculture and Environment, the 2026 crop started in early January and is expected to harvest in late June. However, stocking progress has been slower than planned as farmers remain cautious, focusing on pond renovation and production preparations.
In Thang Truong Commune, Mr. Nguyen Van Hao, head of Nghia Hoa hamlet, said: “The locality has 40 hectares of brackish-water shrimp ponds (including extensive and semi-intensive farming) concentrated in Nghia Hoa hamlet; most of the area is in the process of pond preparation and seed production.” According to Mr. Hao, unlike previous years, farmers are strictly following technical procedures and shifting toward biosecure farming models to limit risks from disease outbreaks. Technical recommendations are being strictly observed in hopes of ensuring a successful crop.
This caution stems from last year’s production reality. In 2025, the entire city produced nearly 30,000 tons of brackish-water shrimp, up 3.2% year-on-year; however, disease outbreaks occurred widely in many localities. In Thang Truong Commune alone, of the 268 hectares of farming area, 32 hectares (excluding sand-based shrimp ponds) were affected, with losses recorded on 50 out of 80 ponds.
In response, local authorities have strengthened guidance for farmers to apply safe farming processes, actively monitor environmental indicators such as water quality, pond bottoms, and reservoirs; dredge and clear canals; and enhance the capacity of centralized seed production areas to reduce the risk of disease spread.
At the farm of Mr. Dinh Tac (Thac hamlet, Thang Truong Commune), a trend toward methodical investment is evident. In early February, he stocked whiteleg shrimp in four ponds covering a total area of 8,000 square meters. The shrimp seed was carefully selected, and pond water was thoroughly treated before stocking. Each pond was equipped with four paddle-wheel aerators, maintaining a density of around 70 shrimp per square meter to ensure stable growth. After more than a month, the shrimp have developed well, and no antibiotics have been used.
Leaders of the Da Nang Department of Agriculture said the sector will continue to closely coordinate with farmers. Meanwhile, the Sub-Department of Fisheries and Fisheries Surveillance will strengthen monitoring and environmental warnings, promptly provide information to farming areas, and develop and implement disease prevention and control plans. Strict inspections will also be conducted on the production and trading of shrimp seed. The Agricultural Extension Center will promote biosecure and high-tech farming models to improve efficiency and ensure the sustainable development of shrimp farming in the area.