Increase income through aquaculture

Taking advantage of the abundant aquatic resources in Buon Triet irrigation reservoir (Buon Triet commune) in recent years, the Buon Triet commune Fisheries Association has coordinated with the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lak district to release fish fry and exploit many available freshwater fish species such as bighead carp, bighead carp, silver carp, grass carp, etc.

Mr. Truong Van Doan, Head of the Buon Triet Commune Fisheries Association, said that fishing helps to significantly improve the income of many members. On average, each member catches 4-6 kg of various types of fish per day, and during the high water season, the number of fish caught can double. In addition, the association also encourages members to raise some types of fish with high economic value.

Mr. Hoang Van Hao (Lac Rung village) shared: “Thanks to the available cage system, since 2022, I have been raising red tilapia and red-tailed catfish on Buon Triet irrigation lake. With the current scale, my family harvests about 4 - 5 tons of fish each year. Currently, the price of fish fluctuates between 40,000 - 60,000 VND/kg, so after deducting expenses, my family also has a significant income."

Red tilapia farming raft of Mr. Hoang Van Hao (Lac Rung village, Buon Triet commune, Lak district).

In addition to the fish farming model, in Buon Triet commune, there is also a promising black apple snail farming model of Mr. Nguyen Viet Thang's family (Buon Tung 3). Mr. Thang's family has 2,000 m² of ponds raising many types of fish. In 2021, realizing the potential of the black apple snail farming model, he decided to buy about 10 kg of snails to test on an area of ​​nearly 1,000 m² of ponds. After only 6 months of farming, the snails began to lay eggs and could be sold commercially. Mr. Thang selected those of standard size to continue breeding. Thanks to that, the family does not need to buy seeds but still has snails to harvest all year round.

“To create the most natural environment, I planted aquatic plants such as water lilies and water hyacinths to provide food, shade for the snails and help maintain a stable pH level in the water. Black apple snails are easy to eat so they don’t require much care. Just check the amount of food to avoid excess that pollutes the water source or a shortage that slows down the snail’s growth,” Mr. Thang shared.

According to Mr. Thang, commercial snails weighing 20-32 snails/kg are sold for 40,000-60,000 VND/kg. After deducting expenses, the family earns a profit of more than 50 million VND/year. Currently, Mr. Thang's family has converted the entire pond area to raise black apple snails.

Promising black apple snail farming model of Mr. Nguyen Viet Thang (Tung 3 village, Buon Triet commune, Lak district).

Ms. Mai Sao, Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Lak district, said that recently, many households have boldly invested in aquaculture to improve their income. To ensure economic efficiency in aquaculture, the district has recommended that people introduce high-yield and high-yield aquatic species into aquaculture; and support farmers in accessing loan sources.

In 2024, the aquaculture area in the district will be 1,560 hectares, of which 810 hectares will be specialized in aquaculture (accounting for 51.9% of the total aquaculture area); 750 hectares will be raised in reservoirs, mainly focusing on improved extensive farming (using available natural food sources to reduce costs).

In the coming time, the locality will continue to promote and provide training on methods of harvesting and preserving products after harvest; encourage aquaculture facilities to invest in equipment for production, meeting technical standards and regulations; and develop annual seed production plans in accordance with needs and actual situations.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202504/nang-cao-thu-nhap-nho-nuoi-trong-thuy-san-3b11950/