An Thoi Dong farmers prosper from aquaculture potential
Farmers in An Thoi Dong island commune are leveraging local waterways and modern aquaculture techniques to boost productivity, incomes and sustainable livelihoods.
Farmers on An Thoi Dong island commune are profiting from aquaculture opportunities by utilizing local waterways and modern techniques. Taking advantage of abundant waterways, they have established various aquaculture models that have increased incomes. Local officials provide technical support and access to capital, fostering productivity growth and sustainable livelihoods.
Farmer Pham Duy Khanh, who has raised snakehead catfish for nearly a decade, now uses six ponds spread across four hectares. He emphasizes the importance of water treatment before stocking, as snakehead catfish are relatively disease-resistant but vulnerable to parasitic infections. Each production cycle lasts about a year, with the fish ready for harvest when they weigh around 2 kilograms.
The fish are processed into sun-dried products, with farmers selling approximately 50 tons of them each year, generating over VND7 billion (US$266,000) in revenue. Apart from snakehead catfish, the commune also boasts brackish-water shrimp and oyster farming models, which generate substantial economic returns. High-tech brackish-water shrimp farming, in particular, has outperformed traditional methods, yielding 4,000-5,000 tons annually.
Local authorities have played a crucial role in facilitating technical transfers, supplying training, and connecting farmers with financial resources, which have enabled them to adopt improved production models and boost profitability.
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