Dat Moi Commune replicates effective production model.

After the merger, Dat Moi commune has a total natural area of ​​over 22,276 hectares, the majority of which is used for aquaculture. Over the years, with the attention and investment from all levels and sectors, along with the creative labor of the people, Dat Moi commune has continuously transformed. The people have boldly applied scientific and technological advancements, changing production methods and gradually improving economic efficiency and income.

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To ensure efficient production for local people, from the beginning of the year, Dat Moi commune organized numerous conferences, workshops, and technical training courses, attracting hundreds of participants. These field training sessions allowed farmers to directly observe and learn new techniques in shrimp and crab farming, thereby changing their mindset and moving towards clean, bio-safe production.

Locals maintain and develop two highly effective shrimp and crab farming models: a bio - secure, closed-loop shrimp and crab farming system in Xeo Lon hamlet and crab farming under mangrove forests in Con Cat hamlet. Both models share common features such as minimizing water changes, applying scientific and technical advancements to production (using probiotics, fertilizers, zeo), and selecting reputable, high-quality breeds.

Thanks to the application of a bio-secure, closed-loop shrimp and crab farming model, farmers have seen their income increase by 60-70% compared to before.

Mr. Lam Thanh Dong, from Xeo Lon hamlet, is a pioneer in implementing and successfully developing a bio-secure, closed-loop shrimp and crab farming model. Seeing the effectiveness, many households have learned from him and followed suit.

Starting with an initial farming area of ​​4 hectares, the model has now been replicated by 8 households in the hamlet, covering a total area of ​​24 hectares. The advantages of the process include reduced water changes , strict pond control, healthy shrimp and crab growth, average yields of 520 kg of shrimp and 50 kg of crab per hectare per year, and a 60-70% increase in income compared to before.

Mr. Nguyen Van Hau, from Xeo Lon hamlet, shared: “Initially, it was difficult, but gradually we gained experience through exchange and learning. In my opinion, it's important to treat the water with chemicals beforehand to kill all bacteria and unwanted fish; when drawing in water, it must be clean, and the salinity must be measured. If the water doesn't meet the standards, it must be treated again.”

Mr. Nguyen Van Hau sets up a trap to harvest shrimp from his bio-secure, closed-loop shrimp-crab farming model.

Taking advantage of the vast mangrove forest area, many households in Con Cat hamlet have developed a model of crab farming under the mangrove canopy . With this model, no large investment is needed; people utilize the existing mangrove area, release crabs naturally, and supplement their diet with trash fish. The cost is low, but the results are high. This model helps increase people's income by 60-70% compared to traditional crab farming methods.

Besides increasing income, the model of raising crabs under mangrove forests also helps protect mangrove forests – the "green lungs" of coastal areas – contributing to erosion control and adaptation to climate change.

Mr. Ho Quoc Toan, from Con Cat hamlet, said: “Initially, I released about 6,000 crabs, and after 4 months, I harvested them. The model is highly effective because the crabs have a natural food source in the pond; if there is a shortage, I supplement with trash fish, which doesn't cost much.”

Mr. Ho Quoc Toan harvests crabs from his crab farming model under the mangrove canopy.

Mr. Huynh Viet Trieu, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Committee of Dat Moi Commune, informed: “In 2025, despite difficult weather conditions and fluctuating market prices, with efforts to overcome difficulties, many green, effective, and sustainable economic models have emerged in the locality, such as: closed-loop shrimp and crab farming, combined shrimp and blood cockle farming, crab farming under mangrove forests... In the coming time, the commune will continue to expand effective production models, while promoting recirculating RAS-IMTA shrimp farming (high-tech shrimp farming) to increase productivity and output, contributing to the development of the local economy. With the joint efforts of the government and the people, Dat Moi Commune will further develop sustainable ecological models, gradually building the brand of shrimp, crab, and blood cockle of Dat Moi - Ca Mau .”

Leaders of Dat Moi commune visited the crab farming model under the mangrove canopy of Mr. Ho Quoc Toan's household.

With a spirit of unity, aspiration for progress, and a determination to innovate, Dat Moi strives to become a prosperous and stable land on the path of green, clean, and sustainable economic development.

Thanh Vu - Quoc Sang

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