Vietnamese seafood enterprises face difficulties in implementing green standards
04 August 2025 1180 View
Vietnam's seafood industry is under significant pressure to meet green standards such as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and certifications like ASC and MSC
Brazilian Black Tiger Shrimp: A New Hope for Sustainable Aquaculture Hỏi ChatGPT
06 August 2025 1198 View
A new study shows that black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon) from Brazil have the potential to become the foundation for a disease-free breeding program with high genetic diversity and adaptability, offering new opportunities for the global shrimp industry amid rising pressures from disease outbreaks and climate change
Sharing: Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture in Recirculating Systems (IMTA-RAS) Shrimp Farming Model
06 August 2025 1422 View
A study on a zero-discharge Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (IMTA-RAS) shrimp farming model, conducted by a group of researchers and published in the journal Aquacultural Engineering (2025), is opening a new pathway for Vietnam's aquaculture sector—especially as the shrimp industry faces growing challenges such as pollution, rising costs, and disease outbreaks.
Shrimp Farming Costs Decline in China Thanks to Automation Technology
02 August 2025 1194 View
According to Fan Li, founder and editor of Shrimp Farming World, the most significant transformation in China’s shrimp industry is the steady reduction in production costs, largely due to automation technology. “China’s shrimp farming costs have now reached the global average,” Li noted, “only slightly higher than Ecuador and India, and comparable to levels in Southeast Asia.”
Black Tiger Shrimp Farming Gains Ground in India’s New Game Plan
02 August 2025 1197 View
According to Manoj M. Sharma, founder of Mayank Aquaculture, India’s shrimp industry is facing a major challenge from Ecuador, a country producing shrimp on a massive scale. He shared that no one in the world can compete with Ecuador in the production of whiteleg shrimp (vannamei). A key reason Indian farmers are shifting to black tiger shrimp farming is that vannamei shrimp sizes have dropped significantly—from 28 grams in 2019 to just 16 grams in 2024. Vannamei shrimp smaller than 40
Cà Mau Shrimp Industry Targets Breakthrough Growth in 2025
02 August 2025 1211 View
To meet the ambitious goal of achieving economic growth of 8.0% or higher in 2025, Cà Mau Province faces a significant challenge in the second half of the year, requiring a growth rate of 8.8%. Specific targets by sector include:
Vietnam’s Eel Farming Industry: Current Status, Challenges, and Technical Development Directions
02 August 2025 1180 View
The demand for commercial eel remains consistently high in both domestic and export markets, making eel farming an attractive and profitable sector. This strong market pull is a key driver of industry growth.
Double Profit from a Single Pond: Shrimp–Green Crab Farming Gains Ground
02 August 2025 1155 View
In coastal provinces like Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, and Soc Trang, integrated shrimp–green crab farming is emerging as a promising solution that aligns with local soil conditions and the impacts of climate change. Black tiger shrimp and green crabs can coexist in the same water environment with minimal competition for food—and, even better, they support each other’s growth.
Winter Shrimp Farming in Kim Son: High Investment, High Rewards—But Not Without Risks
03 August 2025 1173 View
After a brief rain brought on by a cold air mass, sunshine once again blanketed the coastal aquaculture fields of Kim Son district. We visited the shrimp farm of Mr. Tran Van Hue in Hamlet 2, Kim Dong commune.
Smart Shrimp Farming: The Key to Success Lies in the Right Model
03 August 2025 1154 View
On November 17, 2023, the Directorate of Fisheries (Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Soc Trang and the German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ), hosted a consultation workshop on “Developing Effective Shrimp Farming Models and Disease Prevention.” The event focused on various critical issues, including broodstock management, effective strategies against EHP, cost-saving solutions, and
Navigating Uncertainty: Shrimp Farmers Explore New Paths in 2025
03 August 2025 1150 View
In recent years, the shrimp farming industry has faced numerous challenges, including erratic weather, environmental issues, disease outbreaks, and market fluctuations—all of which have made it harder for farmers to maintain profitability. Notably, over the past two years, raw shrimp prices have plummeted, significantly affecting farmers’ confidence and willingness to invest. On a broader scale, the cost of shrimp production in Vietnam remains relatively high compared to other
Nghe An: Automating environmental monitoring in 3-stage shrimp farming
03 August 2025 1135 View
The pilot research project “Application of scientific and technological advancements for automatic environmental management in 3-stage whiteleg shrimp farming,” led by the Nghe An Agricultural Extension Center, has brought initial success in promoting sustainable shrimp farming in the province.
Intensive shrimp farming generates profits 7 to 10 times higher
03 August 2025 1138 View
Many farmers have achieved yields of 50–70 tons per hectare, earning profits 7 to 10 times higher than conventional intensive shrimp farming models. Mrs. Trinh Thi Loan, a farmer in My Long Nam commune, Cau Ngang district, who has completed several high-tech super-intensive shrimp crops, shared that this modern farming method offers sustainable efficiency. Thanks to technical processes such as using HDPE liners for pond bottoms and walls, net houses for biosecurity, floating oxygen diffusers, and
Philippines ends disposal of eggs from virus-infected broodstock shrimp
03 August 2025 1132 View
The shrimp hatchery complex of SEAFDEC/AQD aims to promote the production of high-quality shrimp post larvae and help revive the black tiger shrimp industry in the Philippines. Here, broodstock shrimp are screened for pathogens using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing before their eggs are introduced into biosecure hatcheries. After spawning, the broodstock are tested for white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), monodon baculovirus (MBV), infectious hypodermal and hematopoietic necrosis virus (IHHNV),
Vietnam’s Aquaculture Goes Green: From Global Trend to National Strategy
04 August 2025 1094 View
As environmental awareness continues to grow, Vietnam’s aquaculture industry is undergoing a major transformation. “Greening” is no longer just a buzzword—it’s becoming a strategic pathway for sustainable growth.
Ca Mau’s Crab Farmers Face Scattered Deaths Due to Heatwaves
04 August 2025 1099 View
During the peak of the dry season, temperatures in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, particularly in Ca Mau, frequently exceed 36–37°C. The intense heat, combined with rapid water evaporation, causes major shifts in pond ecosystems. As water levels drop, salinity rises, and dissolved oxygen levels plummet—key factors that trigger thermal shock and suffocation in shrimp and mud crab populations.
OXYGEN REQUIREMENTS FOR WHITELEG SHRIMP AND RELATED ISSUES
04 August 2025 1934 View
Intensive, high-tech, and super-intensive whiteleg shrimp farming involves high stocking densities, which leads to a critical need for dissolved oxygen in the pond. Oxygen plays an essential role in shrimp’s vital activities, metabolism, feeding, growth, disease resistance, adaptation to weather changes, and environmental fluctuations. The required dissolved oxygen (DO) level for whiteleg shrimp should be ≥ 6 mg/l. When farmers meet this requirement, shrimp grow well, develop faster, have
Consequences of Spontaneous Shrimp Farming
04 August 2025 1266 View
According to statistics from the Thanh Hoa Sub-Department of Fisheries, there are currently 119 households engaged in unauthorized
Thanh Hoa, Vietnam: Consequences of Spontaneous Shrimp Farming
04 August 2025 1276 View
Mr. Le The Manh (Thang Hai street, Hai Binh ward) shared: Previously, his family leased land from the local authorities and dug ponds to raise fish. However, due to low effectiveness, the family switched to shrimp farming. To do this, four years ago, they borrowed 2 billion VND from the bank to build tanks and purchase shrimp seed. Yet to this day, the family has not recovered their capital. “Although we know shrimp farming is not permitted on this land, we’ve invested a lot and it’s
Successful Breeding of Giant Grouper in India
04 August 2025 1799 View
The giant grouper is a high-value predatory fish prized for its firm flesh and excellent quality, widely favored throughout the Indo-Pacific region. Belonging to the Serranidae family, this fish is known for its large size and holds great potential in aquaculture. It is commonly found in coastal coral reefs, lagoons, and open waters. The giant grouper has a silvery color with numerous small black spots and faint vertical bars along its body. In the wild, it can grow up to 1.7 meters long and weigh over
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