Aquaculture Development in Farm Households in Quang Ninh District, Quang Binh Province: Curent Situation and Solutions
Abstract
Aquaculture development in farm households in Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province has achieved remarkable results in recent years but also faced with many difficulties and challenges. By combining the secondary data and primary information from interviews of 60 aquaculture households, focus-group discussion with representatives of aquaculture households and in-depth interviews of local officials in charge of aquaculture, the study revealed that both the volume and value of aquaculture in Quang Ninh district increased quickly for the period of 2013-2014. Despite the potential and new opportunities, aquaculture development in the district has also significant obstacles such as the extreme weather events, lack of the detail planning for aquaculture areas, high risk due to epidemic disease, and the fluctuation of market. Completing the detailed planning, strengthening the links among aquaculture stakeholders as well as enhancing aquaculture extension services that need to be taken to keep a stable and sustainable aquaculture development in Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province in the future.