Farmed eel prices are falling

(HG) - Through the review of the functional sector, the estimated eel farming volume in August in the province was 9,653m3. The total eel harvest in 8 months was more than 807 tons. The price of farmed eels in Long My town was sold by farmers to traders at about 90,000 VND/kg, while previously it was 110,000-120,000 VND/kg, and at times it was higher.

Eels are being raised by many farmers in the province on a household scale (Photo: THANH HUAN)

According to the agricultural development program of Hau Giang province in the period of 2021-2025, the province's orientation is to develop the eel farming water surface area to 100,000m2 (about 10,000 tanks) by 2025, with an output of 3,000-5,000 tons. Applying water circulation technology to save water resources and protect the environment, farming processes according to good farming practices, in which the state invests in supporting funding to implement GAP certification or equivalent for about 500 tanks. Building a brand for Hau Giang eel products. In addition, calling on businesses and cooperatives to invest in processing technology to diversify eel products, linking to develop raw material areas...

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