Da Nang's agricultural industry continues to promote the restructuring of the agricultural, forestry and fishery sectors towards the improvement of productivity, quality and efficiency; the implementation of production models suitable to the city's conditions; and the adaption to climate change. The purpose is to create growth momentum, complete set goals and contribute to the city's socio-economic development.

Many effective models of agricultural production and economic development have been implemented in Da Nang. IN PHOTO: A model of organic agriculture, circular ecology, and smart agriculture at the An Phu Farm is seen from above. Photo: VAN HOANG

Sustainable agroforestry development

Mr. Phan Duy Anh, Vice Chairman of the Hoa Vang District People's Committee, said that last year recorded many positive results in agricultural production.

In particular, the total rice production area for the whole year was 4,300.36 ha, the average yield was 63.08 tons/ha, and the harvested output was nearly 27,127 tonnes.

Compared to 2022, productivity increased by 7.89 tonnes/ha; and the output rose by nearly 2,769 tonnes.

The work of testing, demonstrating and deploying the exchange of rice varieties and putting new rice varieties into production has received special attention, and contributed to increasing productivity and quality of rice in the area.

The Hoa Vang District focused on restoring production and converting crops effectively with 13.39 ha in communes. In particular, many agricultural production and economic development models in various fields have been coordinated and implemented effective, thereby improving the economy and people's lives.

Specifically, the model of linking businesses with herbal pig farmers in Hoa Phuoc Commune; biosafety chicken farming in Hoa Phong Commune; and organic agriculture model, circular ecology and smart agriculture at An Phu Farm and Bana Rita Camping both in Hoa Phu Commune. To date, the whole district has 32 OCOP products with 3 stars or higher.

Head of the Da Nang Forest Protection Bureau Phan The Dung said that forest protection, management and development work is closely coordinated by the unit and localities.

As of late 2023, the whole city had 43,125.5 ha of natural forest and nearly 19,919 ha of planted forest. The forest coverage rate reached 46%.

The Bureau has coordinated with the People's Committees of communes in Hoa Vang District to organise acceptance testing for households participating in the development of large wood material plantations with a total of 65.12 ha.

At the same time, the unit has planted 976.89 ha of production forest; as well as taken care of 310.85 ha of planted forests from the State budget.

To implement the project "Planting one billion trees in the 2021-2025 period", the city’s Forest Protection Bureau has coordinated with relevant agencies to plant 246,733 trees in the forest and 70,000 trees across the city.

In 2023, the annual output of planted forest wood reached 101,000m³. About 2,768 ha of concentrated forest was planted nationwide.

Tourists experiencing the Bana Rita Camping eco-tourism model in Hoa Phu Commune, Hoa Vang District. Photo: VAN HOANG

Improving seafood exploitation capacity and combating IUU fishing

In 2023 alone, the fisheries sector recorded a 2.8% increase in the exploitation output to reach 36,677 tonnes against compared to 2022.

On average, the Tho Quang Fishing Wharf and Port received 45-50 ship arrivals and 350-400 truck arrivals every day. A total of 250-300 tonnes of seafood were unloaded through the port.

Mr. Nguyen Lai, Head of the Tho Quang Fishing Wharf and Port Management Board, informed that the departure and arrival of fishing vessels were closely managed by relevant units.

At the fishing port, there is a representative office for fisheries control. 100% of ships arriving and leaving the port are required to declare, record and submit exploitation logs and reports, and monitor seafood output through the port according to regulations.

The management board regularly requires fishing boat owners and fishermen to strictly monitor the fight against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as maintain cruise monitoring equipment during the fishing process.

In the coming time, the management board will continue to coordinate with functional bodies to strengthen supervision, inspection, rectification and strict handling of violations, especially acts of combating IUU fishing.

According to the Da Nang Department of Fisheries, there are 1,192 registered fishing vessels in total. 286 of them operate in inshore areas, 311 in coastal areas and 595 in offshore areas. 316 are unregistered fishing vessels.

For fishing vessels that are not eligible for fishing activities, the unit has coordinated with localities to inspect the current status of fishing vessels' operations, create a watch list, closely supervise and strictly handle cases of fishing vessels intentionally operating without all required documents.

To date, no fishing vessels in Da Nang have violated foreign waters and arrested or handled. There have been no cases of violations for losing fishing vessel monitoring signals for more than 10 days and other violations for certification and traceability of seafood.

To contribute to quickly removing the "yellow card" warning and problems in managing aquatic exploitation activities. The Fisheries Bureau proposes the city's agricultural sector and localities continue to effectively implement the support policies, as well as soon build a model to increase the value of aquatic products associated with product consumption.

​Reporting by V.HOANG - Translating by M.DUNG, T.TUNG