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Pig prices continue to rise after storms and floods, but farmers still face warnings of losses
Pig prices have continued to increase in many sessions. In some northern provinces, pig prices have exceeded 70,000 VND/kg – the highest since the beginning of the year. Pig prices today (September 25) continued to increase slightly in all three regions. Currently, the Northern region still holds the highest transaction price in the country. The nationwide survey price this morning fluctuated between 63,000 – 71,000 VND/kg. Specifically, on the morning of September 25, pig prices in the North continued to increase by 1,000 VND/kg in Yen Bai and Ninh Binh, reaching 69,000 VND/kg, equal to the transaction price in Ha..
Bac Giang: Yen The hill chicken must focus on quality development
There is not much room to increase the number of poultry in Yen The, currently to develop we must focus on quality, but there are still many obstacles. Yen The is a mountainous district of Bac Giang province, with an area of over 303km2, a population of over 100,000 people with 14 ethnic groups living together. This place is not only famous for its traditional cultural values but also known for many famous specialties with high brand value, especially Yen The hill chicken. The Yen The hill chicken farming model includes two main breeds: Ri lai and Mia lai. These..
Enterprises support nearly 170 billion VND to restore livestock and aquaculture after the storm
According to incomplete calculations, storm No. 3 caused damage to the aquaculture industry of up to VND2,500 billion and the livestock industry of about VND2,000 billion. As of the morning of September 21, businesses had registered to support nearly VND170 billion in cash, feed, breeds, environmental improvement substances, raw materials, etc. to restore the livestock and aquaculture industries in the Northern region. This information was given at the Conference on coordination to support the recovery of livestock and aquaculture production after storm No. 3 organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on September 21 in Hanoi. Grouper and..
Risk of disease spread from raising smuggled pigs
In Dong Nai, there is a situation where traders are illegally importing piglets from Thailand for sale. These are pigs of unknown origin, so the risk of disease is very high, especially African swine fever. Piglet prices have increased Mr. Le Van Dung’s pig farm in Vinh Cuu district, Dong Nai has a capacity of 3,000 pigs. Preparing for the upcoming Lunar New Year, 2 weeks ago he bought 800 piglets (weaned pigs) to raise. At this time, he wants to buy 800 more piglets but cannot, because the limited supply makes it difficult to buy in large quantities. Recently,..
Solutions to support seafood businesses to restore operations after the storm
The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers said that after storm No. 3, businesses are suffering damage to facilities and reduced business opportunities, etc. Illustration More than 10 days have passed since storm No. 3 made landfall in our country, affecting more than 4,200 cages and rafts that were damaged and swept away. The aquaculture industry in Hai Phong and Quang Ninh suffered heavy losses, affecting the supply of raw materials for seafood processing enterprises in the area. In addition, from now until the end of the year, the demand for seafood supply is expected to increase. Therefore, synchronous..
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development calls for support to restore livestock production after the storm
Storm No. 3 (Storm Yagi) making landfall in our country has caused heavy losses in human lives and property in some northern provinces and cities, including livestock production. To speed up the recovery of livestock production, on September 17, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development wrote a letter calling for support and joint assistance from agencies, units, associations, businesses, organizations, and philanthropists. Storm No. 3 (Yagi) is the strongest storm in the East Sea in the past 30 years. According to incomplete statistics, there are currently about 30,094 cattle; 3,17,239 poultry dead; many barns damaged, causing serious damage to..
Nearly 80,000 chickens died after the flood, the farm owner ‘lost’ tens of billions of dong
Rising floodwaters have submerged the entire chicken farm of more than 80,000 chickens of Mr. Doan’s family, with estimated damage of more than ten billion VND. After just one night of rising water, tens of thousands of egg-laying chickens of Mr. Hoang Ngoc Doan’s family (Bai Gia area, Tam Xa commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi) were swept away. Sharing with reporters, early in the morning of September 10, after checking and seeing the Red River water flooding into the ground, his family mobilized all human and material resources with 8 cars to come to the rescue. But when the convoy..
Proactively prevent and control diseases for animals after rain and flood
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued Official Dispatch No. 6641/BNN-TY on proactive prevention and control of livestock diseases after rain and floods to the People’s Committees of the following provinces and cities: Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Thai Binh, Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, Bac Ninh, Bac Giang, Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Thai Nguyen, Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh. Recently, the weather in many northern localities has been complicated,..
Prepare immediately a plan to prevent and control animal diseases after super typhoon Yagi
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requires Northern provinces and cities to urgently implement measures to prevent and control livestock diseases after super typhoon Yagi. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requests the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to take proactive measures to prevent and control epidemics in livestock. Photo: TT. On September 9, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sent an urgent dispatch to the People’s Committees of provinces and cities, requesting the implementation of proactive measures to prevent and control epidemics in livestock. The dispatch clearly stated that there is a high risk of..
Exciting Bull Racing Festival at Chua Ro in Bay Nui area
The Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in An Giang attracts a large number of people and tourists from all provinces and cities to watch, cheer, creating an exciting, bustling atmosphere, connecting the nation during the festival. The 10th Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in 2024 was held on September 8. This is a unique and typical cultural feature of the Khmer people in the Bay Nui An Giang region every year on the occasion of the Sene Dolta festival. Participating in the 10th Chua Ro Bull Racing Festival in 2024 are 24 excellent pairs of cows of the Khmer people..