Many advantages of growing oyster seed
Kim Son district (Ninh Binh province) has a geographical location and natural characteristics favorable for economic development in general and aquaculture activities in particular.
Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province has many advantages in developing oyster nursery and farming. Photo: VT
Among the aquatic species that are being developed in Kim Son district, oysters and molluscs are receiving great local attention.
Share to Vietnamese people, Mr. Vu Van Tan - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Kim Son district said: "Oyster seed farming in the area has been around since 2016, concentrated in Kim Dong, Kim Hai and Kim Trung communes. Currently, oyster seed production is one of the strengths, bringing high and stable income to many fishermen in the coastal area of Kim Son."
Oyster nursery profession brings a stable source of income for many fishermen in the coastal area of Kim Son. Photo: TD
Substrates for oyster larvae to attach to. Photo: TD
According to Mr. Tan, Kim Son district has many potentials and advantages for oyster seed production such as: Favorable natural conditions, environmental indicators are very suitable for oyster seed development; The quality of Kim Son oyster varieties is higher than other localities as well as imported oyster varieties with higher survival rates, higher output and productivity...
Realizing the advantages that cannot be found anywhere else, Kim Son district has devoted many resources to support people in applying science and technology to production such as: Breeding, developing algae as food for oysters, improving the system. Irrigation systems, water treatment...
At the same time, guide people to seriously implement the commitment in the Memorandum of Understanding on coordinating the supply and quality management of mollusks with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Quang Ninh province signed in 2020. Thanks to that, has formed and developed a chain of production and consumption of oyster seed.
In 2023, Mr. Son's household will earn about 400 million VND from nursery oysters. Photo: TH
Natural water environment to grow oyster seeds. Photo: TD
Talk with Vietnamese people, Mr. Pham Van Son (Kim Hai commune, Kim Son district) said: "I started raising and nursery oysters since 2019. The family farm was built on an area of about 2 acres, with items such as: Oyster nursery, algae farming house, algae growing room...".
“In 2023, my family will have an income of about 400 million VND from nursery and raising oyster seeds. Currently, I am renovating the items to start cultivating a new batch of oyster seeds," Mr. Son informed.
Kim Son oysters (Kim Son district) are granted a trademark certificate. Photo: MD
Through research, Kim Son oysters have been granted a certificate of "Kim Son district oysters" by the Department of Intellectual Property. Therefore, Kim Son oyster varieties have higher prices and are popular in most provinces such as Quang Ninh, Hai Phong... In particular, Kim Son also has a plan for seed production areas, this is also a potential advantage. huge for local oyster seed production.
A commune has a revenue of 60 billion VND
Kim Trung is a commune with suitable soil terrain for oyster production with a regularly repaired canal system, creating conditions for water supply and drainage according to the tide for producing households.
Oyster nursery and seed farming is creating jobs for many workers in Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province. Photo: TD
Thereby, the Commune People's Committee coordinated with consulting units and submitted to the Commune People's Council to adjust the planning of aquatic seed production areas in the new rural construction planning. In addition, it also creates conditions for people to produce aquatic breeds concentrated along the level I canal system, thereby helping people get rich from oyster seed farming.
Mr. Vu Truong Thu - Chairman of Kim Trung Commune People's Committee said: "Currently, in Kim Trung commune there are about 630 aquaculture households with an area of 277 hectares; Of which, oyster farming alone covers an area of about 120 hectares, bringing high profits.
In 2023, the entire commune's oyster seed output will be more than 3 billion, with revenue reaching 60 billion VND. It can be affirmed that oyster farming is a path that brings higher economic efficiency than shrimp and crab farming, with less impact on the environment."
Inside the oyster farm and nursery in Ninh Binh. Photo: TD
In addition to the land support policy mechanism, Kim Trung commune is currently focusing on calling for investment resources to upgrade and complete the canal system in aquaculture areas, helping people feel secure in production.
Mr. Vu Truong Thu said, although he knows the efficiency of oyster nursery and seed farming brings high economic benefits, the commune does not aim to expand the area, but instead focuses on improving quality and creating a prominent brand. for oysters.
According to statistics from the Department of Fisheries and Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ninh Binh province, the entire region currently has more than 350 establishments with an area of more than 354 hectares producing clam and oyster seeds. In 2023, the total aquaculture area of the district will reach more than 4.467 hectares; Of which, oyster species reached 13,5 billion.
Also in 2023, revenue from oyster farming in the district will reach about 240 billion VND, with many farms earning from 1,5 to 2 billion VND/ha/year. This shows that oyster farming in Kim Son district is developing very well and has the potential to grow even stronger in the near future.
Sources: https://danviet.vn/nuoi-cac-loai-dong-vat-nhuyen-the-co-chu-trang-trai-thuy-san-o-ninh-binh-thu-tien-ty-20240730135223936.htm
