Fake news, real damage
According to many livestock farmers in Binh Phuoc , the cost to produce an egg is about 1,600 VND, however the selling price has dropped to around 1,400 VND, forcing livestock farmers to compensate for the loss.
In the context of abundant supply and stable output, the spread of incorrect information about fake eggs disrupts the market, lowers product prices, and puts farmers and businesses in a difficult position.
Thanh An Service Livestock Cooperative (Hon Quan District) is one of the largest egg-laying chicken farms in the locality. For more than half a month now, the cooperative's egg sales have slowed down, especially when rumors about fake eggs spread on social networks, and the selling price of eggs has dropped to only 1,300 VND/egg.
“In previous months, the wholesale price of chicken eggs was 2,000 VND/egg but we still did not make a profit. Now, the spread of false information has made it more difficult for us. Previously, the cooperative sold about 20,000 chicken eggs to the market every day. Now, we only maintain traditional sources. Supplying to the new market has encountered many obstacles because they are afraid of fake chicken eggs,” said Mr. Ha Trong Hung, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thanh An Service Livestock Cooperative.
Loc Ninh District Farmers' Association visits and encourages egg-laying chicken farm
Not only livestock farmers are facing difficulties, but also small traders selling poultry eggs at traditional markets are affected by false rumors. Ms. Pham Thi Ny, a trader at Loc Thuan market, Loc Ninh district, said: On average, the store sells about 500 eggs per day at a price of about 2,200 VND/egg purchased from the farm, but since the news of fake eggs spread, the selling price has dropped to 1,800 VND/egg and buyers have also decreased significantly. With this selling price, my family is losing at least 2 million VND/day.
There is no scientific evidence in the world that fake eggs can be produced that have the same characteristics as natural chicken eggs. In fact, in our country, in the past and present, fake eggs have not been discovered circulating on the market. Therefore, it can be affirmed that the information spread on social networks about the production of fake chicken eggs in the country is completely fabricated. |
| Chairman of Vietnam Poultry Association Nguyen Thanh Son |
Farmers' Association takes action
To respond to rumors and protect farmers, the Provincial Farmers' Association and localities have taken many specific measures. Mr. Hoang Ngoc Anh, Chairman of the Loc Ninh District Farmers' Association, said: "Through the network of members and forums, community clubs, and digital technology groups, the association has promoted and mobilized people and members to filter information, condemn the act of spreading false rumors, and at the same time monitor reputable mass media such as Radio - Television and Binh Phuoc Newspaper, Voice of Vietnam , and Vietnam Television for more specific information. The association also mobilized livestock households to affirm their brand reputation by providing commercial chicken eggs right at their family farms to consumers."
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan's egg-laying chicken farm (Hamlet 8, Loc Thuan Commune, Loc Ninh District) is well invested.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Tuan's household in Hamlet 8, Loc Thuan Commune has been engaged in the business of raising commercial egg-laying chickens for more than 10 years. In the past few days, when social media platforms were flooded with information and images of fake eggs and fake egg-making technology, he and many other households could not help but worry. However, with more than 10 years of experience in the profession, he has his own solutions to deal with the rumors.
“I signed specific contracts with dozens of partners and small traders in the area and I guarantee the quality of chicken eggs. Currently, my farm supplies about 3,000 eggs to the dealers every day. I also participated in propaganda for members recently. If anyone doesn't believe me, I open the farm for everyone to visit our breeding process, everyone can see with their own eyes how chickens lay eggs and how the eggs are harvested. Fake eggs can appear anywhere outside the country, but to be honest, it is difficult to fake chicken eggs" - Mr. Tuan affirmed.
According to data from the Department of Agriculture and Environment, the province is raising about 7 million chickens, with egg production reaching over 300 million eggs per year. In response to information circulating on social networks about the production of fake chicken eggs, the industry encourages farmers to overcome difficulties, promote farming according to biosafety processes, with traceability, and provide clean egg products to consumers.
Currently, the Vietnam Poultry Association has sent a dispatch to the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Science and Technology, and media agencies to propose and handle false rumors about fake eggs. It is necessary to find those who intentionally spread fake egg rumors causing damage to poultry farmers and the poultry industry in order to promptly take measures to handle them in accordance with legal regulations.
Source: https://baobinhphuoc.com.vn/news/9/173803/giai-oan-cho-trung-ga
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