(HBO) – Hoa Binh province currently has 2,695 hectares of water surface and 4,900 fish farming cages. The fish output was estimated at 3,065 tonnes in the first quarter of this year, including 2,577 tonnes of farmed fish.
In recent years, to exploit the potential, protect and develop
aquatic resources, the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development has directed agencies to accelerate the restructuring of the
fishery sector towards increasing the proportion of aquaculture production,
focusing on specialist species with high quality and value. It has also
promoted the application of farming technology, improved the caring process,
and diversified fish products.
Hung Nguyen
Aquaculture Company in Da Bac district’s Vay Nua commune has 150 fish cages,
supplying more than 200 tonnes of fish to the market each year.
Duong Duc Anh's family, who lives at Moi hamlet in Cao Phong district’s Thung
Nai commune, has engaged in fish farming for 8 years with 80 cages and a total
output of 40 tonnes of fish. However, now his family maintains 50 fish cages
with a production of about 20-25 tonnes a year to ensure their quality.
Pham The Tu from Hung Nguyen Aquaculture Company,which is located in Da
Bac district’s Vay Nua commune, said it has 150 fish cages with an annual
output of more than 200 tonnes.
The company mainly raises different types of catfish such as ca
lang vang (yellowhemibagrus),black carp, andred
tilapia(Oreochromis spp). In order to produce quality products, it has strictly
followed the production process that meets VietGAP standards. Accordingly, the
water source for fish farming is tested regularly to ensure hygiene. The fish
is bred until reaching maturity, assuring that its meat is firm and delicious
when it is supplied to the market.
In recent years, with a large water surface area, especially in the Da River
reservoir, aquaculture is considered one of the province's competitive
advantages. In 2022, with a total output of more than 12,000 tonnes and stable
selling prices, aquaculture contributes a high proportion to the growth of the
agricultural industry.
However, according to the Fishery Sub-Department, although positive changes
have been recorded in the aquaculture industry in recent years, its development
has not been commensurate with the potential of the province.
The introduction of fish varieties with high economic value and specialty
species into farming is still limited due to high input costs, and people still
have difficulty in securing investment for their production.
Obstacles relating to the allocation and leasing of water surface cause
difficulties for small-scale farmers in the registration of farming cages.
The linkage between farmers and businesses is still limited while there is no
plant for post-harvest fish processing and storage, leading to difficulties in
the selling of the products.
Hoang Van Son, Director of the Fishery Sub-Department, said with
great potential from the Da River reservoir, the volume of aquaculture
production in the lakebed area can reach 16,000 tonnes of fish a year.
In the coming time, the fishery sector will review and devise a master plan for
the sector towards safe, efficient and market-oriented production.
It will focus on promoting the strength of the water surface for aquaculture,
applying new technologies to fishery activities to diversify products
andincrease income for farmers.
The sub-department will enhance the prevention of diseases, develop aquaculture
towards diversifying species and farming methods, continue to maintain the area
of fish farming in ponds and small lakes as well as raise fish in fields and
reservoirs.
Awareness of organisations and individuals in the protection and regeneration
of aquatic resources will be enhanced./.
Maximizing local potential and advantages, Yen Tri commune in Yen Thuy district is actively promoting the cultivation of medicinal herbs and turning medicinal herbs into One Commune - One Product (OCOP) products.
Situated at the gateway to the Northwest, Hoa Binh province has a population of over 900,000, including about 540,000 of working age. It is home to 6,000 businesses and production facilities, providing employment for over 100,000 workers. The remaining workforce is engaged in informal jobs, works in enterprises outside the province, or contributes to agro-forestry-fisheries. Additionally, around 3,000 workers are employed abroad.
The Hoa Binh provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 2767/QD-UBND announcing the rankings of departments, agencies, districts and Hoa Binh city in the Public Administration Reform Index (PAR) and the Satisfaction Index of Public Administration Services (SIPAS) in 2024.
The cultivation of Dam Xanh fish (Bangana lemassoni), a unique fish species, has seen remarkable growth in Mai Chau district, thanks to its high economic value and effectiveness. Initially concentrated in Van Mai commune, farming has now extended to four other communes, namely Mai Hich, Mai Ha, Chieng Chau, and Son Thuy. These areas benefit from pristine underground water flowing from mountain crevices, providing ideal conditions for raising this specialty fish.
In 2024, the total state budget revenue of Hoa Binh Province is estimated at approximately VND 6,930 billion, achieving 183% of the Government’s target, 126% of the target assigned by the Provincial People's Council, and 145% compared to the same period last year.
In 2024, Hoa Binh province has shown signs of improvement in attracting investment and developing enterprises.
