Vietnam’s aquatic output reaches 5.5 million tonnes amid push for sustainability

Workers process tra fish for export. (Photo: VNA)

This included 3.93 million tonnes of fish, up 2.8%, and 793,400 tonnes of shrimp, marking a 5.6% rise.

Despite the overall growth, the sector continues to face several challenges. Key issues include declining natural fishery resources, overfishing, low economic efficiency, weak logistics infrastructure, and fragmented, small-scale production.

To ensure sustainable development, local authorities nationwide are encouraging farmers to adopt environmentally friendly aquaculture technologies, such as closed-loop systems and organic farming models. They are also urging a reduction in the use of chemicals, veterinary drugs, and antibiotics in aquatic farming practices.

Following a strong rebound in the first half, the industry is striving to meet its full-year export target of 10.5 billion USD, a 4.3% increase from 2024. Having already earned 5.16 billion USD, it faces the critical task of generating over 5.4 billion USD in the second half./.

VNA

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnams-aquatic-output-reaches-55-million-tonnes-amid-push-for-sustainability-post324070.vnp