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There is a standard for Pangasius farmer
Update 12/1/2008

In the beginning of November, Pangasius project plan has been completed and announced. This is really a good news to the farmers in general and to agriculture in particular
However, this is just a plan of producing and consuming Pangasius. The proposal has to be projected in detail urgently towards construction of new processing factories.

After many times of postponing the time to announce the Pangasius project due to many reasons. Beginning of November 2008, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development has officially made a decision number 102/2008/QD – project in manufacturing development and consuming of Pangasius in Mekong River Delta from now to 2010, orientation to 2020. The project which has been announced is law based for local to organize and manage manufacturing efficiently.

In fact, there were 3 projects which have been built up towards the development to 2010, 2025 and 2020. Those projects also analysed and chose the second project aim at calculating development target. According to the project, the area for farming commercial Pangasius will be focused to develop at the good condition water area as Tien and Hau river. Some locals as An Giang, Dong Thap, Vinh Long, Can Tho, Hau Giang, Soc Trang, Tien Giang, Ben Tre, Tra Vinh will be chosen as breeds farming places and processing factories will be built there.

According to project, Pangasius farming area in Mekong River Delta will be 8,600 ha in 2010, yield will be 1,250,000 MT, turnover will be 1.3 – 1.5 billion USD, provide jobs for 200.000 labours. Pangasius farming area will increase approximately 4.22%/year in period 2010 – 2020 and that will be 13,000 ha in 2020; an average increase yield will be 4%/year in 2010-2020 and reach 1,850,000 MT in 2020. For breeding fish - the most important factor in the success of farmers, the project also proposed: Just focus on developing in 3 regions: First are An Giang, Dong Thap – Vinh Long, second are Can Tho - Hau Giang – Soc Trang; Third are – Tien Giang – Ben Tre – Tra Vinh.

According to several master’s assessments: Regulations of farming area, yield as the project is very close to the reality, that will help Pangasius in Mekong River Delta develop with its right value.

Source:   Viet Nam Seafood