Vietnam: Issuing international standard certification for aquaculture for Kim Son clam farming area of Ninh Binh

Published 2022년 11월 30일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the success of Kim Son district in Vietnam in achieving the ASC certificate for its clam farming area, covering 1,200 hectares and producing approximately 28,000 tons of commercial clams per year. This makes it the second such farming area in Vietnam and the second globally to obtain this certification for Meretrix Lyrata clams, as recognized by the Global International Certification Organization (Control Union). The district's clam farmers are supported by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ninh Binh province and receive higher prices for their produce from Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export JSC, thanks to an agreement following the ASC certification. The article also mentions the commitment of these entities to guide, manage, and support the clam farming community, as well as implement environmental warning programs to ensure sustainable production.

Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

Vu Van Tan - Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department of Kim Son district said: "Currently, the clam farming area in Kim Son district has more than 1,200 hectares, with an output of about 28,000 tons of commercial clams/year. In addition, Kim Son people also produce about 90 billion clam seed every year." According to Mr. Tan, after receiving the ASC certificate, representatives of the clam farming community in Ninh Binh province and Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company - the unit participating in the implementation signed a memorandum of understanding. Chain. Thereby, the Thanh Hoa Seafood Import-Export Joint Stock Company will buy commercial clams for people in the clam farming area of Kim Son district at a higher price than the market at 500 VND/kg. This gives clam farmers peace of mind and focus on production. It is known that in recent years, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ninh Binh province has regularly coordinated with the ...

Source: Danviet