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?

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Published Dec 9, 2021

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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.

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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 commune, Thoi Binh district, rejoiced: "At the beginning of the crop, seeing the complicated disease situation, I was a bit worried about the harvest. However, the output of crayfish is very stable. Like my shrimp, traders offered to buy it without having to choose again at the price of 82,000 VND/kg. In this crop, I collected more than 35 million VND for crayfish while still having rice, tiger shrimp and crabs. Not far away, Mr. Che Quang Thang, Nguyen Tong hamlet, Bien Bach Dong commune, was also happy with the golden rice field and the giant freshwater prawn that had just been sold out, earning over 20 million VND: “Relatives in the area ...

Source: Danviet