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The catfish price has been decreasing sharply this year after two years of staying at high levels. A review conference held in March 2019 heard that in 2018 the catfish export turnover reached $2.26 billion, an increase of 26.5 percent compared with 2017. The farming output soared by 20 percent to the record high of 1.4 million tons. This was a good year for Vietnam’s catfish industry with both high output and high price. Though the price decreased, the catfish exports were fairly good by June 2019. In H1, Vietnam exported $961 million worth of catfish, just a slight decrease of 4.1 percent compared with the same period 2018. Analysts also pointed out that the catfish price plummeted because of uncontrolled development of the farming area, which led to the oversupply. Though the price decreased, the catfish exports were fairly good by June 2019. In H1, Vietnam exported $961 million worth of catfish, just a slight decrease of 4.1 percent compared with the same period … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s catfish export price drops

Every year, between the 9th and 10th months of the lunar year, farmers in the northern province of Hai Duong drain their fields and go on the hunt for sandworms. As the sun sets, Lê Văn Quạt from Vĩnh Lập Commune in the northern province of Hải Dương sets out on a mission to catch ragworms. The perfect time to find the wriggly treats is between 6 and 11pm. Farmers in Hải Dương have started the first worm harvest of the year, which runs from September 20 to October 5 in the lunar calendar. The catches depend on the tides, and each lasts from two to three days. After they're caught, the worms are left to dry before packaging. Traders come to buy the worms and sell them to neighbouring localities. Ragworms are the main ingredient of a famous dish called chả rươi (ragworm fritters). The pancake-shaped patties are made from worms mixed with pork, eggs, fresh dill and citrus rind. Quạt said ragworm productivity … [Read more...] about Havesting sandworm in Vietnam

Every year, between the 9th and 10th months of the lunar year, farmers in the northern city of Haiphong earn big money from harvesting sandworms. Sandworms are seen as a speciality of Vinh Bao, An Lao, Kien Thuy and Tien Lang districts in Haiphong. Bui Kim Lien from Vinh Bao District’s Tan Lien Commune who has 10-year experience in sandworm breeding said sandworms often float on the water surface for 7-10 days. So farmers have to take advantage of this occasion to catch them. Vinh Bao District’s sandworms are highly appreciated the most for the quality as they are often bigger than those of other areas and have better taste. Sandworm prices are usually higher in the run-up to the Tet Holiday due to rising demand. Nowadays, sandworms can be frozen for being preserved for many days. Sandworms are good for the health and can be made into various dishes, including sandworm omelette. Sandworms can be combined with some types of vegetables to be fried or be used for soup. … [Read more...] about Farmers earn big from sandworms

The working session between the delegation of the General Department of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and JICA experts (Photo: VNA) Tokyo (VNA) - A delegation of the General Department of Natural Disaster Prevention and Control under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development had a working visit to Japan from November 30 – December 4 to learn the host country’s experiences in coping with super Typhoon Hagibis, especially in the dyke management. While in Japan, the delegation made a fact-finding tour of the submerged area in Tokyo and the prefectures of Nagano and Ibaraki. Besides, members of the delegation also had a working session with leading officials of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the matter. During the working sessions, JICA leading officials briefed their guests on the devastation of the storm, stressing that it has helped push up new concepts on the preparedness against natural disasters in Japan. They affirmed that … [Read more...] about Japan ready to assist Vietnam in natural disaster preparedness

  Start-up technology is showcased at Techfest 2019 in Hạ Long City of Quảng Ninh Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Minh Quyết QUẢNG NINH — Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has urged Vietnamese start-ups to come up with initiatives, make new technology-based products and not be afraid of risks. He was speaking at the official launch of the national innovative start-up day, Techfest 2019, in the coastal city of Hạ Long, northern Quảng Ninh Province yesterday. Themed 'Việt Nam: Globalise', Techfest 2019 aims to attract resources, manpower, technology and finance to support Vietnamese start-ups and become a platform to connect Vietnamese the start-up eco-system with that of the world at large. “The success of Vietnamese start-ups not only makes contributions to national economic development but also blows up spirit among authorities at all levels and the whole society. If everyone gets ready to come up … [Read more...] about Techfest 2019 kicks off in Hạ Long