Ca Mau aims to develop the shrimp industry into the largest center in the Mekong Delta and the whole country, with a suitable production organization model, applying advanced technology to improve productivity, output, quality and competitiveness of Ca Mau shrimp products.
At the same time, adapt to climate change, protect the ecological environment, bring benefits to people, businesses, the economy of the province and the whole country.
According to the National Aquaculture Development Program plan for the period 2021 - 2030 in Ca Mau province, by 2030, Ca Mau aims to reach aquaculture output of 570,000 tons/year.
Ca Mau farmers have a good shrimp season. (Illustration: Huynh Lam)
Achieving ASC Group certification (an international certification for responsibly farmed seafood, minimizing negative impacts on the environment, ecosystems, communities and ensuring good labor regulations) is the first step, creating a premise for Ca Mau province in setting the goal that by 2030, more than 40,000 hectares of rice - shrimp will achieve one of the international certifications of ASC Group and some other organic certifications.
Gradually bringing Ca Mau shrimp products to most demanding markets in the world, not only contributes to increasing the value of local black tiger shrimp but also increases sustainable income for farmers.
To achieve the set goals, in recent times, the agricultural sector of Ca Mau province has been proactive and determined in managing and supporting shrimp farmers with many solutions, such as: Strengthening quality control of the entire value chain to create products that meet the requirements of domestic and international markets, implementing traceability, improving product competitiveness; promoting the application of information technology in propaganda work, technical support, and ponds for farmers...
Mr. Le Van Su, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Ca Mau province, said that in order for the Ca Mau shrimp industry to develop sustainably and in a modern direction, the locality is building a production chain linking businesses providing services such as breeds, feed, and veterinary medicine as input for production.
At the same time, linking shrimp farmers with seafood processing and exporting enterprises, even linking with distributors and retailers to ensure shrimp production, processing and distribution are in a closed chain.
Ca Mau Shrimp.
In the coming time, the locality will increase technology transfer and application, promote the replication of effective farming models in the context of climate change. Encourage the application of new, effective, and environmentally friendly farming techniques such as Biofloc, farming models with little water change, 2-3-phase farming, organic aquaculture, energy saving, etc.
Reorganize production towards forming large-scale, concentrated farming areas associated with preservation, processing and consumption according to the value chain on the basis of promoting regional advantages, suitable to market demand and adapting to climate change.
“ In the near future, Ca Mau province will organize a Shrimp Festival to introduce to domestic and international friends the potential and strengths of aquaculture, fishing, production processes, processing and consumption of products, in which the main product is shrimp, contributing to connecting trade between regions, domestically and internationally.
Thereby, affirming the position of shrimp as a key industry, a driving force to promote sustainable economic development of Ca Mau province" , said Mr. Le Van Su.
The Ca Mau Shrimp Festival and Mekong Delta OCOP Product Connection Forum with the theme "Ca Mau Shrimp Festival 2023 - Proud of Vietnamese brands" is a regional-scale event, taking place from December 10 to 13.
The Ca Mau Shrimp Festival includes many outstanding activities related to shrimp such as: Exhibition space, shrimp industry trade and OCOP products with nearly 400 booths at Phan Ngoc Hien Square; Workshop: Building the value chain of Ca Mau shrimp industry, Current situation and solutions for sustainable development of shrimp industry...
In addition, the event also includes conferences: Announcing the planning and promoting investment in Ca Mau province, Summarizing the program of cooperation and tourism development between Ho Chi Minh City and provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta; Connecting trade of OCOP products in the Mekong Delta region 2023. In addition, there are also programs on trade and tourism promotion organized.
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