2023-06-03 00:23:00
The exploitation of hydroelectric reservoir lakes for cage fish farming contributes effectively to poverty reduction and rural economic restructuring. Practice of many producer households in the province of Thanh Hoa (Center).
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| Cage culture area in Trung Son reservoir lake, Thanh Hoa. |
| Photo : VNA/CVN |
Nguyên Biên Cuong’s family is one of the households in Tà Ban village, Quan Hoa district, Thanh Hoa province, to succeed with this model.
She now has seven cages, mainly carp and green catfish with a production of around four tonnes per year. Through the application of advanced techniques, his family earns about 160 million VND (7,000 USD) per year.
“In the beginning, my family faced many difficulties due to lack of knowledge in breeding techniques and choice of locations for cages, so during the rainy and flooding season, they were often stuck with garbage. in the tank and went away”, raconte M. Cuong.
“With the help of the communal authorities and the staff of the Trung Son Hydroelectric Power Station, I moved the cages to a more reasonable location so that the fish would grow better and not be affected by weather factors. Today, caged fish farming has become my family’s main source of income,” he adds.
Taking advantage of the great potential of caged fish farming in the reservoir, the family of Dinh Công Chuc, in the village of Tà Ban, also decided to engage in this model. Instead of using bamboo, he invested in steel cages to help the fish grow better.
New management
Thanks to the advantage of clean water and food from agricultural products like bran, corn, banana leaves, sugarcane… the fish raised in the Trung Son reservoir are highly appreciated for their quality. According to calculations, each pastoral household can earn an average of 100 million VND per year, allowing it to escape poverty.
To help fish farmers have a stable production, Trung Son Commune established a 15-member-strong Trung Son Veterans Aquaculture Service Cooperative. She helps households access loans from the Quan Hoa District Social Policy Bank.
At the same time, the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development, in cooperation with the District Agricultural Service Center, conducted training courses on advanced techniques, climate change response, cage making and harvesting techniques. .
Pham Van Cuong, Deputy Director of Trung Son Hydroelectric Sarl, says his company is making every effort to allow people to exploit the reservoir to practice caged fish farming. She regularly informs people about the timing of water discharge and storage, as well as during inter-reservoir operation, to help herders be proactive.
According to Hà Thi Nga, head of the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Development, the model of cage fish farming in hydroelectric reservoirs is a new direction of agricultural production in Quan Hoa district. It contributes to poverty reduction and increased income.
Currently, Quan Hoa has nearly 50 fish farming households, with about 100 cages in Trung Son Reservoir. The district plans to encourage businesses and individuals to invest in fish farming. It also plans to develop concentrated aquaculture areas to limit spontaneous farming, which is difficult to control and pollutes the environment.
Need for support
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| Harvesting fish in the lake-reservoir of Trung Son, in Thanh Hoa. |
| Photo : VNA/CVN |
Meanwhile, dozens of residents of Diên Lu commune, Ba Thuoc district, have been using the water surface of the reservoir of Ba Thuoc 2 hydroelectric power station for many years to practice cage fish farming at a more industrial scale, thus opening a new path for local economic development. Currently, 74 households are engaged in this breeding model, with hundreds of cages.
Nguyên Van Huy, chairman of the People’s Committee of Diên Lu commune, announces that in the coming years, local authorities will establish cooperatives to help people obtain bank loans in order to expand production, apply science and technologies, stabilize production and effectively implement security measures, especially during the rainy season, to reduce losses.
However, the multiplication of this model still faces many challenges, such as lack of funds and outdated production practices that limit the application of science and technology. Consequently, it is necessary for the authorities and organizations to pay more attention to this sector in order to create the conditions conducive to its sustainable development, thus contributing to the fight against poverty.
Currently, Thanh Hoa Province has a total of 610 reservoir lakes and 11 hydroelectric power stations.
Dinh Nam – Huong Linh/CVN
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