Hoa Binh produces up to 3,880 tonnes of fish in six months

Hoa Binh reported total fish output of 958 tonnes in May, of which 150 tonnes from fishing and 808 tonnes from fish farms.

The province has accelerated the development of cage fish farming across major lakes and reservoirs since the beginning of this year. It now has 2,700 hectares of water surface used in aquaculture, with more than 4,700 fish cages and 33 fish farms and cooperatives. 

Its fish output in the first half of this year was estimated at about 3,880 tonnes, including 818 tonnes from fishing and 3,061 tonnes from fish farms. 

Its localities have continued applying good practices in fish farming, and improving the water quality of the lakes and reservoirs for aquaculture. 

The province has also strengthened State management of aquatic resources and inspection of the observation of regulations on aquatic farming and exploitation on Hoa Binh Reservoir. 

The provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has submitted a plan for implementing a pilot project on preserving, restoring and developing aquatic resources on Hoa Binh Reservoir from 2020 – 2022.