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    Vietnam Dong Tao holds "Basa Fish Festival" for the first time

    • Last Update: 2022-12-29
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    On the afternoon of December 13, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, together with the People's Committee of Tajikistan Province, held a press conference on the first Basa Fish Festival in 2022, with the theme of "Reaching Out to the Sea"
    .
    The festival will be held
    from December 16 to December 17, 2022 at Wuyuanjia Square, Hongyu City, Tongta Province.
     
    Pangasianodon hypophthalmus, with its absolute superiority in natural conditions, is an endemic aquatic species
    of economic value in the Mekong Delta.
    Vietnam's pangasius industry continues to develop and has become a world-famous pangasius industry, with an annual output of more than 1.
    5 million tons and an export volume of more than 2 billion US dollars, creating employment and income
    for hundreds of thousands of workers.
     
    Phung Duc Tien, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that in 2022, despite the impact of COVID-19, the pangasius industry remained dynamic and creative, maintaining the production chain
    .
    Export, supply and capitalize on the needs of
    the post-pandemic market.
    As a result, pangasius production is expected to reach 1.
    68 million tonnes this year and exports are expected to exceed US$2.
    4 billion, an all-time high for the industry
    .
     
    Create the image of the capital of pangasius - Red Valley; In order to promote and thank the pangasius farming industry, especially the major economic sector of Dong Thap province and the entire Mekong Delta region, the festival aims to be held annually
    .
    At the same time, introduce and promote the image, characteristics, potential and advantages
    of the local specialty pangasius.
     
    The festival is expected to attract around 50,000 attendees who are partners of the pangasius industry, domestic and international visitors
    .
    Through festival activities, enterprises and partners have the opportunity to meet, exchange and share domestic and foreign market information; Docking domestic consumption supply and demand, looking for potential partners
    in the industrial chain.
     
    The highlights of the first Pangasius Festival 2022 will be the following activities: a space to experience pangasius and fish in Vietnamese and world cultures; Enjoy the food performance, souvenirs, and specialties of pangasi; pangasius cooking competition; Visit the pangasius farming area and processing plant
    .
     
    The festival is not only an entertainment event, but also a place to
    recognize individuals and organizations that have made great contributions to the development of the pangasius industry, community activities, etc.
    The festival also includes forums and seminars, such as: Conference Summary 2022 Vietnam Pangasius Industry, Aquaculture and Consumption Chain Conference, Cooperation Agreement Signing and Vietnam Agricultural Extension Industry Discussion
    .
     
    Mr.
    Li Haluan, Party Secretary of Hongyu Municipal Party Committee in Tongta Province, said that pangasius is a long-term product
    closely related to the lives of the people in the province.
    In the past, only small pangasius (fry) were caught and kept in ponds as the family's main food source
    .
    Thanks to the development of science and technology, enterprises invest in production and processing, and the village basa fish "stretches out to the sea" to meet the needs of
    the global market.
     
    "Pangasius is currently one of the
    five main commodities for socio-economic development in Dong Thap province.
    Pangasius is already worth more than rice," said Mr
    .
    Le Ha Luan.
     
    According to Deputy Minister Phung Duc Tien, in order to achieve the sustainable development of the pangasius industry, many simultaneous solutions are needed, such as: connection, forming a value chain between farmers and enterprises; Planning of pangasius production areas and processing facilities; facilitating trade and forecasting supply and demand; Diversify products to add value
    .
    The industry is also moving towards the efficient use of by-products related to the circular economy; Build a brand, develop export and domestic consumer markets
    .
     
    In particular, the agricultural sector will work with local governments to focus on improving seed quality and applying new technologies in production to improve the efficiency, quality and food safety
    of products.
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