In recent years, in many coastal communes of the province, the farming model for whiteleg shrimp has been developing strongly, bringing clear economic benefits to local people and helping shape a sustainable direction for the local fisheries sector.
EFFECTIVE FARMING MODELS FROM HOUSEHOLDS
In Nam Cuong Commune, Mr. Dao Duy Tu said that with an area of more than 1,500m² divided into 4 ponds, and a stocking density of about 250–300 shrimp/m², his family harvests 3 crops each year on a regular basis. On average, every more than 100 days is one shrimp crop, with output reaching about 10 tons; after deducting costs, the profit is nearly VND 1 billion/year. Mr. Tu emphasized: “To succeed, I always focus on investing in pond infrastructure, choosing seed stock from reputable facilities, prioritizing probiotics, limiting antibiotics, and strictly controlling water quality and feed.”
Also in Nam Cuong, the model of Mr. Nguyen Van Ngoc has shown effectiveness by applying high-density industrial farming. With an area of 1 ha, Mr. Ngoc invested in a nursery pond system, grow-out ponds, storage ponds, and wastewater treatment ponds, ensuring a closed-loop process. Thanks to this, his family can raise 3–4 crops/year, with an average profit of VND 300 million/ha/crop.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORIENTATION
According to Mr. Hoang Minh Giang, Director of the Sub-Department of Sea and Fisheries, the province has made good use of its marine advantages to develop the fisheries economy. To date, the area for whiteleg shrimp farming has reached 314.46 ha, with many households applying modern technologies such as water wheel aerators, bottom oxygenation systems, settling ponds, filtration, and wastewater treatment.
The closed-loop farming model helps shrimp grow quickly at high densities while still ensuring environmental safety, improving the success rate. To develop sustainably, localities are focusing on:
- Planning concentrated farming zones, encouraging the replication of effective models.
- Providing credit support, creating favorable conditions for people to borrow capital for production.
- Technical training, improving knowledge of disease prevention and pond environment management.
- Building flexible seasonal schedules, helping people proactively reduce risks and optimize profits.
With the support of specialized agencies and the efforts of local people, whiteleg shrimp farming is becoming a key driver of fisheries development, helping improve the economic life of coastal areas and promoting the fisheries sector toward stability – efficiency – sustainability.
Manh Thang
Source: Hung Yen Newspaper
