Improvement of traditional shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta
Improvements to traditional brackishwater shrimp culture in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam are discussed. A technical support program has been implemented based on a so-called improved extensive shrimp culture method, as previously developed and tested by the Artermia and Shrimp Research and Development Center (ASRDC). The program focuses on: 1) the use of hatchery-produced postlarvae (of Penaeus monodon and P. merguinensis) nursed for three to four weeks, and 2) the application of low-cost pond management practices including predator control, supplementary feeding and frequent water renewal. A credit program, managed as a revolving fund was made available. A dialogue among participating farmers was encouraged through the organization of group meetings before and after each production cycle.
Year of publication: |
1994
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Authors: | Nghia, Truong Trong ; Ut, Vu Ngoc ; Quang, Nguyen Kim ; Rothuis, A.J. |
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Naga. - WorldFish Center. - Vol. 17.1994, 2, p. 20-22
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Publisher: |
WorldFish Center |
Subject: | Shrimp culture | Aquaculture development | Brackishwater aquaculture | Mekong Delta | Viet Nam |
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