Vietnam: In order for farmers to sell more than 2,800 tons of early-season giant freshwater shrimp, what action has Ca Mau province taken?

Published 2021년 12월 8일

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The Department of Industry and Trade of Ca Mau province is connecting farmers with traders and consumers to purchase around 2,800 tons of giant freshwater shrimp as the harvest season begins. Thoi Binh district alone has over 14,000 hectares of rice and is experiencing a superior shrimp yield due to favorable weather conditions and compliance with the seasonal schedule. The price of shrimp varies depending on the type, and farmers can extend the growth time to wait for better prices. The province has linked the consumption of over 2,200 tons of crayfish in Thoi Binh district and has potential markets in various provinces and cities. The Cai Lon - Cai Be project is expected to reduce salt intrusion into the fields, aiding in the development of rice-shrimp and giant freshwater shrimp farming.

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The Department of Industry and Trade of Ca Mau province has sent documents to the provinces, cities and distribution units, supermarkets, and commercial centers to connect and consume about 2,800 tons of giant freshwater shrimp when the harvest is just beginning. Mr. Nguyen Van Phuc, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Thoi Binh district, said: "In the 2021-2022 season, Thoi Binh alone has over 14,000 hectares of rice, which farmers combine with freshwater prawn farming. Favorable weather conditions and compliance with the seasonal schedule, this year's crayfish yield is superior to that of any other year. At the same time, the harvest time is also extended, not concentrated to avoid congestion and price fluctuations. Currently, the price of shrimp is purchased by traders at the beginning of the crop at an average of 90,000 VND/kg depending on the type. Having just harvested over 400 kg of giant freshwater shrimp, Mr. Tran Hoang Ha, Tri Luc ...

Source: Danviet