Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The fisheries sector needs to be restructured to develop sustainably and adapt to climate change and the country’s global integration, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Xuân Cường has said. Speaking at a seminar in Nha Trang City on Thursday, he said fishing, preservation and processing all have shortcomings such as a lack of technology, resulting in low efficiency. To ensure sustainable development, the sector should establish closed chains for catching fish up to permitted limits and increase processing and diversify products to add value, he said. The sector should develop aquaculture using advanced techniques and adapt to climate change, he said. He instructed the Directorate of Fisheries to review and adopt new preservation and processing technologies and instruct companies in their use. The sector faces post-catch losses of 15 – 25 per cent, according to the directorate. Most fishing … [Read more...] about Minister says fisheries sector needs restructuring to be sustainable
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Solutions sought for sustainable fishery in Phu Yen
Illustrative image (Source: baophuyen) Phu Yen (VNA) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the People’s Committee of Phu Yen province co-hosted a conference on April 6 to seek ways to promote sustainable development of the local fishery sector. Participants focused discussions on how to urgently tackle the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card” warning related to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as well as lobster farming and future development orientations for the south central province. They proposed a range of measures to prevent local fishing ships and fishermen from encroaching upon foreign territorial waters. It is necessary to define the role and responsibilities of State management agencies, ship-owners and fishermen in the work, participants stressed. Tran Dinh Luan, Deputy General Director of the MARD’s Directorate of Fisheries, said localities, including Phu Yen, needs to enhance the monitoring … [Read more...] about Solutions sought for sustainable fishery in Phu Yen
Measures sought for fisheries sector’s sustainable development
Representatives from 28 coastal localities nationwide gathered at a conference in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on April 5 to seek measures for sustainable exploitation, preservation, processing and consumption of aquatic products (Illustrative photo: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) – Representatives from 28 coastal localities nationwide gathered at a conference in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on April 5 to seek measures for sustainable exploitation, preservation, processing and consumption of aquatic products. Participants heard reports on forecast of fishing grounds and resources, as well as made recommendations on fishing, processing and domestic consumption of seafood catches, and food safety. Nguyen Hoai Nam, Vice Secretary of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), proposed measures to boost seafood export while calling on agencies at all levels to help address issues facing … [Read more...] about Measures sought for fisheries sector’s sustainable development
Ly Son district fishermen report good fisheries output
Fishermen in Ly Son district get high fisheries productivity. (Photo: VGP)The good signs for this year’s fishing have encouraged fishermen to go fishing and protecting the nation’s sea and island sovereignty.On An Hai port, fisherman Tran Van Kieu is happy to say that his vessel gained over 20 tons of fish after two weeks on Paracel islands. Being sold at VND40,000-80,000 per kilogram, depending on the type of fish, each boatmen earned VND10 million. “A majority of vessels met with large schools of fish. Together with convenient climate conditions, voyages early this year were highly productive,” said Mr. Kieu. Not only offshore fishing, onshore fishing vessels have also reported high productivity. After one night of fishing at 4-7 nautical mile distance, dozens of vessels of local fishermen caught 5-6 tons of fish, earning around VND100 million. In particular, fisherman Nguyen Gia Vien caught 40 tons of fish, earning VND600 million. According to Pham Thi … [Read more...] about Ly Son district fishermen report good fisheries output
Thailand prepares fisheries sector for EU inspection this week
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – The Commander of the Royal Thai Navy has ordered all relevant agencies to work to their utmost to prepare for an inspection by the European Union set to take place on April 4 and has asked members of the fishing industry to heed any suggestions for change. Royal Thai Navy Commander Admiral Naris Pratoomsuwan, as head of the Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing Resolution Center, has issued policy to the nation’s Port In – Port Out (PIPO) Centers and its three Command Centers for Combating Illegal Fishing. PIPO heads have been asked to accept further instructions as there will be an adjustment to the structure of their operations to increase convenience for fishermen. They are also being told to be more stringent in their inspections of docking boats and to be more efficient in their efforts. The navy commander has reminded all that resolving IUU fishing is the key to making the Thai fishing industry sustainable and … [Read more...] about Thailand prepares fisheries sector for EU inspection this week