Lesson 2: Enhancing value

After half a century since the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country, the livestock industry in Tien Giang province has not only developed in scale, but also transformed strongly in value thanks to advanced, modern, environmentally friendly livestock models that bring clear economic efficiency to the people.

Lesson 1: Breakthrough Development

The change in production thinking, from traditional small-scale farming in the early years after liberation, to high-tech farming in recent years, has helped many households escape poverty and become rich. At the same time, the quality of livestock products has been improved. Along with that, the consumer market has gradually expanded not only domestically, but also internationally.

PROMOTING THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

According to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Tien Giang province, in recent years, many livestock households have boldly invested in cold barn systems, automatic drinking water, feed silos, and automatic egg collection systems, helping to save labor and reduce costs; at the same time, well control the living conditions of livestock. In particular, one of the outstanding applications is the temperature and humidity sensor system in the barn, a device that is considered a "powerful assistant" to help livestock farmers adjust the appropriate environment, limit diseases, and increase herd productivity.

Precise control of temperature and humidity not only improves animal health, but also shortens growth time and reduces losses in livestock farming. In addition, a closed waste treatment system using bio-compost tanks, combined with solar energy, has helped many farms reduce pollution; at the same time, taking advantage of manure from livestock farming to produce organic fertilizer, both protecting the environment and creating additional income from by-products.

Application of science and technology in quail farms in Tien Giang province. Photo provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.

In recent years, many livestock models applying advanced scientific and technological advances in production have brought about many outstanding results. In particular, the antibiotic-free quail farming model, with quail egg products exported to the Japanese market, has become one of the breakthrough models in applying scientific and technological advances in practice. This is the result of a provincial-level scientific research project, focusing on the use of natural supplements such as: Organic acids, turmeric powder, EM biological products. These substances not only help increase egg production, but also improve the quality of yolks, with a beautiful dark yellow color, meeting the strict requirements of demanding markets. More importantly, this model helps consumers feel secure about food safety, no antibiotic residues in the product - an important factor in agricultural exports. The benefits of this model have helped many households increase their income compared to traditional farming, opening up a direction for the development of clean and organic farming in Tien Giang.

In addition, gradually improving the content of science and technology in livestock products, linking production and market, forming a chain of links in production and consumption with the synchronous implementation of 6 contents: Breed management; restructuring scale; applying new science and technology, producing according to GAP; reorganizing production; developing markets and support policies to leverage development brings clear efficiency to the industry.

Many products such as black chicken, bantam chicken, quail, bird's nest, etc. have been branded and included in the OCOP program, helping to increase product value and expand the consumption market. These qualified establishments are not only given priority for technical support, but are also connected with businesses, supermarkets, and large distribution channels, reducing dependence on traders and spontaneous markets. Typical examples include black chicken eggs, which currently supply the market with more than 360 million eggs each year and are consumed stably in major domestic retail systems; or Tien Giang bird's nest products that have been exported to the Chinese market, affirming the sustainable development potential of the province's livestock industry.

PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION LINKAGE

For many years, "good harvest, low price" has always been a constant concern for livestock farmers, causing unstable income and difficult sustainable development. However, recently, Tien Giang province has made strong changes by promoting the chain linkage model in the production and consumption of livestock products - a fundamental solution to solve the output problem and create momentum for the industry's development. Therefore, more and more livestock linkage models are being effectively implemented through the coordination between cooperatives, cooperatives, enterprises and people. In particular, cooperation with large companies such as CP, Japfa, GreenFeed... brings many practical benefits to livestock farmers. Not only are they supported with breeds, feed, techniques and facilities, but people are also committed to purchasing products at stable prices, helping to minimize risks when the market fluctuates.

Application of science and technology in pig farms in Tien Giang province. Photo provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.

To solve the problem of output for livestock products of the province, comrade Ho Huynh Mai, Deputy Head of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Tien Giang province said: “Every year, the industry disseminates, mobilizes and encourages organizations and individuals to access Resolution 07/2019 dated July 12, 2019 of the People's Council of Tien Giang province regulating policies to support linkages in production and consumption of agricultural products in the province. In particular, household livestock farming should gradually shift to farm-scale livestock farms or build production and consumption chain linkages through cooperatives and cooperatives.

Along with that is the selection of high-yield, high-quality livestock breeds; application of science and technology in barn design, livestock care and feeding processes, maintaining and promoting the effectiveness of product brands: VietGAP standards, animal disease safety facilities, "One commune one product" - OCOP, safe food supply chain; using supplements to replace antibiotics, contributing to increasing product value to both ensure prestige and ensure food safety for consumers".

What makes the biggest difference is not only technology or organizational model, but also a clear change in the mindset of livestock farmers. From small-scale, uncontrolled farming and dependence on traders, many households in Tien Giang have now proactively approached modern production methods. They focus on applying advanced techniques, effective disease prevention, complying with biosafety procedures, and especially participating in production-consumption chains. Many models have shifted to organic, antibiotic-free livestock farming, meeting the increasing demand for quality and food safety; at the same time, expanding opportunities to access domestic and foreign markets.

The strong development of advanced livestock models in Tien Giang not only helps to increase people's income, but also completely changes the face of the local livestock industry. Clear orientation, application of high technology, linking production with consumption, building product brands... have been turning Tien Giang into a bright spot in agricultural development in general and the livestock industry in particular in the Mekong Delta. This is also a testament to the importance of shifting from traditional production thinking to market economy thinking, creating a solid foundation for the local livestock industry to develop in a modern, sustainable direction and deeply integrate with the region and the world.

The production-consumption linkage in the livestock industry in Tien Giang has opened up a new and correct direction for Tien Giang province, not only helping people escape the vicious cycle of "good harvest, low price", but also creating a solid foundation for the development of smart, sustainable and globally integrated agriculture.

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