Total aquatic product output estimated at 20,236 tons in first 6 months of 2024

02/07/2024 08:40

(BNP) - According to the report of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in the first 6 months of 2024, the province’s total aquatic product output was estimated at 20,236 tons, an increase of 2.1% over the same period in 2023.


Cage fish farming model on the river of households in Han Quang commune, Que Vo town.

Among which, the output of fish raised in earthen ponds and cages accounted for about 98% of the total aquatic product output, the rest was natural exploitation output. The movement of cage fish farming on rivers continued to develop with 154 households raising 2,711 cages, increasing 82 cages compared to the same period in 2023. The area of ​​fish farming in earthen ponds remained stable with nearly 4,600 hectares.

The province established 72 concentrated aquaculture areas with an area of ​​over 1,300 hectares. 44 aquaculture facilities and households have applied science and technology in caring for and protecting aquatic products, and have been granted VietGAP certification.

By P.H