Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi posted a total aquaculture output of over 25,000 tonnes in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of 2.1% despite the aquaculture growing areas remaining at 24,000 ha.
According to the city’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, aquaculture farms have been applying intensive farming methods that generate higher productivity than the traditional ones.
The department said that to further increase aquaculture production in the city, localities are asked to review their production structure and ensure disease prevention and control.
The department will also coordinate with localities to promote production based on value chains and assist farmers to develop aquaculture cooperatives and key products./.
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