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Lao Cai: Rising chicken prices bring joy to farmers as they restock their flocks

Since early August, chicken prices have been rising steadily. A favorable market has allowed farmers to turn a profit after a long period of losses. Joy has returned to many farms as households eagerly expand their operations, restock their flocks, and prepare supplies for the year-end food market. About six months ago, the price of commercial chicken at farms ranged from only 37,000 to 45,000 VND per kilogram, and at times even lower, causing heavy losses for many households. Now, prices have surged to between 55,000 and 80,000 VND per kilogram, depending on breed and rearing time, bringing significant profits..

Vietnam is expected to import nearly 1 million poultry eggs in 2026

According to the Import-Export Department, the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) under Vietnam’s WTO commitments in 2026 for salt is 379,043 tons, and for poultry eggs the equivalent of 909,708 units. The Import-Export Department is currently seeking feedback on a draft Circular regulating the TRQ for salt and poultry egg imports in 2026, in order to implement Vietnam’s commitments to the World Trade Organization (WTO) while managing imports reasonably to protect domestic production. Actual quota levels are always lower than WTO commitments The TRQ commitments under the WTO for salt initially, in 2007, were 150,000 tons, and for poultry eggs 30,000 dozen...

Beef prices rise again, farmers in Vinh Long boldly invest

The beef cattle market in Vinh Long is showing many positive signs as live cattle prices rebound after a sharp decline. This is a good signal, bringing joy to many livestock households, encouraging them to boldly expand their barns and increase their herds to improve income. Mr. Pham Van Nhut, from Luong Hoa commune, said that due to low cattle prices in previous years, he reduced his herd size and only kept 5 breeding cows. Currently, calf prices are rising again: 6-month-old male calves are priced at 19–21 million VND per head (an increase of 5–7 million VND), while 6-month-old..

Pork prices today, September 12: Mixed fluctuations

Live hog prices today, September 12, show mixed adjustments across regions, ranging from 57,000 – 61,000 VND/kg. Northern region On September 12, live hog prices in the North recorded a slight decline, with purchase prices ranging from 57,000 – 60,000 VND/kg. Specifically, prices in Phu Tho decreased by 1,000 VND/kg, bringing the rate down to 60,000 VND/kg. Meanwhile, provinces such as Tuyen Quang, Bac Ninh, Hanoi, Hung Yen, and Hai Phong continued to maintain prices at 60,000 VND/kg. Other localities reported no new price fluctuations. Illustrative image. Central and Central Highlands region Today, live hog prices in the Central and..

Shrimp prices have risen sharply

Since the beginning of 2025, the prices of black tiger shrimp, white-leg shrimp, giant freshwater prawns, and mud crabs in An Giang have remained relatively high. In particular, over the past month, the prices of these aquatic products have continued to rise, helping increase farmers’ incomes and contributing to the stable development of the province’s aquaculture sector. Giant freshwater prawn. Illustrative photo: Lê Sen/VNA. As one of the households with many years of experience in integrated farming of black tiger shrimp, white-leg shrimp, and giant freshwater prawns in Vinh Binh commune, Mrs. Trang Thi Tu Nga shared that her family..

Hung Yen: Poultry egg prices rise, farmers are delighted after a long period of losses.

After a long period of hitting “rock bottom,” poultry egg prices have rebounded in recent months, bringing joy to many farming households. This is not only a positive signal that helps farmers partially recover their losses, but also opens up hopes for stability in the province’s poultry farming sector. Egg prices rise, farmers earn big profits but still worry about a “boom-and-bust” cycle At Gao Market in Pho Hien Ward, since early June, poultry egg prices have risen across the board. Currently, red chicken eggs are sold at 3,000 VND each, Egyptian chicken eggs at 3,500 VND each, duck eggs..

Pig farmers in Ha Tinh reveal why they let their herds listen to… bolero mus

The pigs are raised in enclosed rooms equipped with cooling systems and even get to listen to music — a unique farming method that Mr. Trần Văn Sơn in Đan Hải Commune (Hà Tĩnh) has been successfully applying for over a year. In August 2024, after attending a pig farming training course organized by Quế Lâm Group JSC, Mr. Sơn, from Đông Biên Hamlet (Đan Hải Commune), began raising pigs using an organic, biosecure approach. Unlike traditional farming, this model follows a closed-loop process that incorporates science and technology, including bio-organic bedding. Notably, the pigsties are equipped with electric fans,..

More than 73,000 pigs died from disease in just one month — should we be worried about a pork shortage by the end of the year?

African swine fever is re-emerging across the country, severely impacting the livestock sector and raising concerns about a potential pork shortage at the end of the year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in July alone, 29 provinces and cities reported 571 outbreaks of African swine fever, with a total of 73,488 pigs dead or culled. This is the highest number of outbreaks recorded in a single month so far this year. From the beginning of the year to the end of July, a total of 978 outbreaks occurred in 724 communes across 33 out of 34 provinces..

Hanoi’s illegal slaughter and sale of diseased pigs: Which individuals will face prosecution?

The decision by the Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi Public Security to prosecute three criminal cases involving the consumption of diseased and dead pigs serves as a wake-up call to those who violate business ethics—prioritizing profit over public health by selling contaminated food. Sellers who knowingly purchase diseased pork at low prices to resell for profit will be prosecuted as accomplices. On July 8, 2025, the Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi issued decisions to prosecute three criminal cases under Article 317 of the Penal Code for “Violations of regulations on food safety”, and temporarily detained Lê Văn Tươi, Đặng Văn..

The hidden threat of animal feed oil and recycled cooking oil making their way back to our tables

Feed-grade oil is typically crude, unrefined, and low-cost, meant for livestock consumption. When misused in human food, its toxins can enter the body and cause chronic diseases Cooking oil for human consumption and feed oil differ completely in terms of processing purposes, quality standards, and safety levels. However, the current risk of substandard oils re-entering the food chain is raising serious public concern. 1. What is “dirty oil”? According to common definitions, dirty oil refers to cooking oil that fails to meet food safety and hygiene standards. This includes crude, unrefined oil, recycled oil, or oil that has been chemically..