Quang Ninh Establishing a marine fish farming value chain

Vietnam’s aquaculture sector is shifting towards large-scale marine farming, requiring stronger linkages across all stages of production. However, weak connections between key components such as seed supply, feed, veterinary medicine, processing, and distribution, continue to pose significant challenges. To address these issues, the “Marine Fish Farming Seminar and Marine Aquaculture Cooperation Chain Launch Event” took place on March 6, 2025, in Van Don, Quang Ninh. This event marks a crucial milestone in the development of a synchronized value chain for marine aquaculture in the province.

The value chain includes seven key members, each playing a vital role in the marine fish farming industry. The Van Don Marine Farming Sub-Association (under the Vietnam Marine Farming Association) acts as a liaison between businesses and farmers, offering policy updates and industry development guidance. The Faculty of Fisheries at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture focuses on disease research, training, and technology transfer. VMC Vietnam provides disease prevention and treatment solutions for shrimp and fish, along with diagnostic and antibiotic management services. Siam Brother Vietnam supplies essential aquaculture materials, including nets, buoys, and HDPE ropes. Phuong Anh Seafood Joint Stock Company specializes in seed supply, processing, and distribution of farmed fish. Archer Daniels Midland Vietnam (ADM) provides high-quality fish feed and nutritional support. Thanh Thuy Seafood Co., Ltd., the chain’s representative, directly supplies aquaculture products and services to farmers in Quang Ninh while also sharing insights into building and maintaining industry linkages.

Speaking at the seminar, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Huu Dung, Chairman of the Vietnam Marine Farming Association, highlighted that the formation of this value chain would drive the sustainable development of marine aquaculture while optimizing economic efficiency for farmers. However, he stressed that to maximize the chain’s effectiveness, close cooperation among stakeholders and consistent policy support from regulatory bodies are essential.

“The establishment of the marine aquaculture value chain in Quang Ninh is a crucial starting point, paving the way for long-term, sustainable growth in Vietnam’s marine farming industry,” emphasized the Chairman of the Vietnam Marine Farming Association.

Pham Thi Thu Hien, Head of the Van Don Marine Farming Sub-Association, expressed her desire to learn from both domestic and international experts. She believes that participating in the value chain will enable farmers to access high-quality products and services from trusted businesses within the network.

At the event, Associate Professor Dr. Truong Dinh Hoai, a representative of the aquatic disease research team from the Faculty of Fisheries at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, shared his hopes that the value chain would provide members with updated industry knowledge and practical research applications, helping to overcome production challenges.

Nguyen Huu Vinh, Director of VMC Vietnam, pledged to deliver high-quality, safe products and services to aquaculture farmers. He also expressed his commitment to collaborating with the Vietnam Marine Farming Association, the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, and other industry stakeholders to promote safe and sustainable marine farming.

The launch of the marine fish farming value chain is more than just a knowledge-sharing platform, it represents a breakthrough for Quang Ninh’s aquaculture sector. With strong collaboration among its members, this new production model is expected to accelerate the growth of the blue economy, optimizing the value chain from research and technology to commercial distribution.

VFM