Fisheries output reaches 3.86 million tonnes in first half

The Directorate of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development stated that exploitation output witnessed a surge of 1.4% to 1.88 million tonnes, while aquaculture production saw a rise of 1.8% to 1.97 million tonnes.

Moreover, aquatic export turnover throughout the reviewed period stood at an estimated US$3.56 billion, equivalent to 91.4% in comparison with the same period last year, fulfilling 35.6% of the set plan.

In a bid to achieve the target of total fisheries output reaching 8.56 million tonnes this year, the Directorate of Fisheries will co-ordinate alongside localities in order to promote aquaculture production and fulfill the year’s set plan, with a particular focus placed on key products such as brackish water shrimp and tra fish.

Furthermore, the Directorate of Fisheries will be closely monitoring weather changes and information relating to aquatic resources for effective exploitation.