(vasep.com.vn) Binh Dinh is taking steps to better tuna exports to Japan after the first batch on 5th August 2014.
"We had a meeting with Okinawa Prefecture to discuss on tunato find out specific measures to improve the quality and promote tuna brand in Japan’s market.", said Mr. Phan Trong Ho, Director of Binh Dinh Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, who returned from provincial missions to Japan at the end of October.
"We highly appreciate Japanese experts from Okinawa on how to improve quality of tuna”, Mr Ho said.
Experts suggested that the existing trained teams should be accustomed to the technology before expanding the model to bigger scope. New equipments are now developed by Japanese experts, who will then train fishermen the how to use them.
Logistics is one crucial aspect that needs to be pushed.
Though now it is not the main season for tuna, a vessel was appointed to go on a fishing trip. Two officers accompanied with fishermen, bringing thermometer to check temperature of fish and other equipments. This is considered as on-the-job training for fishermen.
Before the main season, Binh Dinh authority will organize training courses for fishermen in the pilot model.