Phu Tho livestock farming changes towards concentration and high technology

In the first 10 months of 2025, Phu Tho livestock farming will be stable, shifting to concentrated production, applying high technology, improving productivity and aiming for sustainable development.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Phu Tho, the total livestock herd in the province in the first 10 months of the year is estimated to remain stable, with positive changes in scale and quality.

The buffalo herd reached 163,500 heads, down 10.8% (equivalent to 19,700 heads), reaching 95.5% of the plan; the cow herd reached 251,000 heads, down 7.6% (20,700 heads), reaching 92.5% of the plan. The pig herd reached 1.82 million heads, up 1.5% (26,700 heads), reaching 96.1% of the plan; the poultry herd reached 40 million heads, up 8.3% (3 million heads), reaching 109.4% of the plan, of which the chicken herd reached 35 million heads, up 8.9%, reaching 107.6% of the plan.

Currently, Phu Tho province has about 5,300 livestock farms, including more than 100 large-scale farms, 800 medium-scale farms and over 4,000 small-scale farms. Photo: Bao Ha .

Thanks to the increase in pig and poultry herds, the total output of fresh meat in the province reached 362 thousand tons, up 4.2% (14.7 thousand tons) over the same period, reaching 77% of the yearly plan. In addition, egg output reached 1,598 million eggs, up slightly by 0.02%, reaching 110.4% of the plan; fresh milk output reached 46.86 million liters, up 1%, reaching 74.4% of the plan.

The livestock structure continues to shift positively, rapidly reducing small-scale farming and increasing concentrated farming. Currently, concentrated pig farming accounts for more than 44% of the total herd, chicken farming 33%, and cow farming 14%. Many industrial livestock farming areas have been established in the province, applying high technology to meet the requirements of biosafety, disease safety, and environmental protection.

Phu Tho has attracted many large enterprises to invest in livestock farming such as: CP Vietnam, CJ Vina Agri, Japfa Comfeed, Mavin, Cargill, Emivest, DABACO, Hoa Phat ... The total pig herd of these enterprises accounts for more than 30%, the chicken herd accounts for more than 20% of the total herd in the province, contributing to improving efficiency and production value.

Currently, the province has about 5,300 livestock farms, including more than 100 large-scale farms, 800 medium-scale farms and over 4,000 small-scale farms. During the year, the Department of Agriculture and Environment granted certificates of eligibility for livestock farming to 39 large farms in accordance with the Law on Animal Husbandry.

Regarding the management of breeds and animal feed, Phu Tho currently has 18 animal feed factories, 1 veterinary medicine factory, with a designed capacity of 2.6 million tons/year, reaching over 50% of capacity. Nearly 2,000 animal feed and veterinary medicine agents operate stably. The industry has taken 352 animal feed samples to test for quality, ensuring safe production and circulation on the market.

The province is implementing the project "Building a model for producing multi-spurred chicken breeds in Tan Son district from selected genetic resources", preserving native breeds and developing local specialties. Photo: Bao Ha.

Environmental protection in livestock farming is emphasized. Most farms have invested in modern waste treatment systems such as biogas tanks, manure separator machines, biological bedding, air filtration systems, biogas power generation, and microbial fertilizer production for crop cultivation, contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving soil.

Along with that, the province is implementing the Project "Building a model for producing multi-spurred chicken breeds in Tan Son district from selected genetic resources", preserving native breeds and developing local specialty products.

Biosafety pig farming models associated with product processing and consumption have been deployed in many localities. At the same time, a digital transformation model in pig farming on a scale of 1,000 pigs is being piloted, aiming towards modern, smart and sustainable farming.

Up to now, the whole province has 55 cooperatives and 6 cooperative groups participating in livestock breeding, linking production and product consumption. Many safe food supply chains have been formed; typical livestock products such as Thanh Son sour meat, Tan Son multi-spur chicken, and Lac Thuy chicken have been protected by intellectual property rights, affirming their brands in the market.

Mr. Bui Duy Linh, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Phu Tho, emphasized that the agricultural sector will continue to develop livestock farming in the direction of biosafety, applying high technology, gradually reducing small-scale livestock farming, increasing the rate of concentrated livestock farming to 50-60% of the total herd. At the same time, strengthening breed management, food safety, waste treatment and promoting digital transformation in livestock farming, towards green, sustainable and effective agriculture.

Mr. Linh added that the Department will accompany businesses, cooperatives and livestock households in supporting access to capital, transferring technology, expanding consumption markets and improving the competitiveness of the province's livestock products.

In the first 9 months of the year, despite facing many difficulties, Phu Tho livestock industry still maintained stable growth, reasonable structure, safe production and towards sustainable development. With the right orientation and synchronous participation of the government, businesses and people, Phu Tho is affirming its position as the leading livestock development locality in the midland and mountainous region of the North.

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