Vietnam aquaculture industry developments

The Vietnamese aquaculture sector is experiencing a mix of individual technological advancements and systemic supply chain challenges. In Quang Ngai, farmers have found success by pivoting from lobster to grouper cultivation due to better environmental resilience and lower management requirements. Additionally, digital tools like the ‘FarmBook: Shrimp Weighing Book’ app are being introduced in Ca Mau to digitize harvesting and transaction records.

However, provinces such as Quang Ninh and Quang Ngai are facing critical bottlenecks regarding the supply of high-quality aquatic seeds. While Quang Ninh has achieved high self-sufficiency in shrimp and freshwater seeds, it only meets approximately 35% of the demand for marine fish and mollusk seeds. Quang Ngai faces a similar gap, requiring 1.5 billion shrimp seeds annually but possessing only three certified production facilities. To address these shortages and improve disease resistance, local authorities are prioritizing the application of science and technology to enhance local seed quality.