According to the report of the Department of Animal Husbandry, the growth value of the livestock industry in 2023 reached 5.72%. The total production value of the livestock industry in 2023 reached 33 billion USD, contributing 26% to the agricultural GDP and over 5% of our country's GDP. The price of live pigs increased, but the complicated developments of African swine fever in some localities affected the production situation of livestock households. Poultry farming in the provinces of the Red River Delta was affected by storm No. 3, but in general, the poultry flock in the country maintained stable growth, poultry farming in enterprises grew quite well, and the epidemic was controlled. It is estimated that the total number of pigs in the country as of the end of September 2024 increased by 2.5%; the total number of poultry increased by 2.2%; the total number of cows decreased by 0.4%; the total number of buffaloes decreased by 3.6% compared to the same period in 2023.
In Dien Bien province, support policies on trade promotion and e-commerce have been creating competitive advantages for the province's key agricultural products in the market (including products from large livestock farming), helping businesses, cooperatives, and business households find stable consumption markets, actively expand production, increase income for workers, and contribute to socio-economic development.
In Dien Bien Dong district, the district has coordinated with the provincial center for plant and animal breeds to deploy models of cattle fattening and buffalo fattening in communes in the district; directed the implementation of 01 model of cattle fattening in a circular direction. Products from grass-fed cattle are mainly processed and consumed at village and hamlet markets in the district. In 2023 - 2024, the district has built a weekly market at Keo Lom and Pu Nhi commune markets to promote the district's typical agricultural products and expand the market for agricultural products for people.
This forum aims to promote and raise awareness among people about the State's policies and guidelines related to sustainable livestock development along the value chain, linked to product consumption markets. From there, find solutions to overcome difficulties, improve quality and increase the value of livestock products.
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