Decision No. 332/QD-TTg approving the Scheme on development of aquaculture through 2020

Issue nos 04-05/March 2011 (Gong BaD nos 129-130/March 16, 2011) OFFICIAL GAZETTE THE PRIME MINIST~R 47 Decision No. 332/QD.TTg ofMarch 3, 2011, approving the Scheme on development of aquaculture through 2020 THE PRIME MINISTER Pursuant to the December 25, 200.1 Law on Organization of the Government; At the proposal a/the Minister of'Agriculture and Rural Development, DECIDES: Article 1. To approve the Scheme on development of aquaculture through 2020 with the following contents: I. OBJECTIVES 1. General objectives To rapidly develop aquaculture in the direction of industrialization, modernization, © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM 48 OFFICIAL GAZETTE Issue nos04-05/March 2011 (Cong Bao nos 129·130/March16, 20 11) high e ffec tiven ess and competit iven ess and sustainabl e development; to develop it into a major product ion sec tor to supply ra w materials for e xport proces s in g and domestic consumption. and concurrentl y create a lot of jobs, in crease in comes for fa rmers and fishermen . thu s assuring soc ial security and contributin g to hunger eradication and poverty a lleviat ren and maintenance of sec urity and defense in the country's seas and island s. 2. Specific targets atBy 2015 . the aquaculture output will reach 3.6 million tons and total area for aqu aculture will reach 1.1 million ha; the aqu atic product export valu e will reach USD 3.5 - 4 billion and jobs will be created for some 3 milli on laborers. bl By 2020, the aquaculture output will reach 4 .5 million ton s and total area for aqu aculture wi ll reach 1.2 million ha ; the aqu atic product export value will reach USD 5 - 5.5 bill ion and jobs will be c reated for some 3.5 mill ion laborers. In which: Tra (Asian) ca tfish output will be 1.5 - 2 million tons. with an annual growth rate of 4.8%. Brac ki sh wa te r shrimp output will be 700,000 tons, with an annual growth rate of 5.76%. Mollusk output will be 400,000 ton s. with an annual growth rate of 16%. Marine fish output will be 200 ,000 tons, with an annual growth rate of 14.9%. Tilapia output will be 150,000 ton s, with an annual growth rate of 7.9%. Seaweed and algae output will be 150.000 tons. with an annual growt h rate of 7.2%. Blue-legged prawn output will be 60.000 tons. with an annual growth ra te of 11 .6%. II. TASKS 1. De velopment of production of breeds: To improve the system for research , production and supply of aqu atic anima l breeds fro m the central to local level s. By 20 15, to supply LOO'/f, of aquatic animal breed s to aquaculture farm s; 70% of supplied breed s of major cultu red aquatic spec ies (commo n tiger praw n, while- legged green prawn. Ira ca tfis h. blu e-legged pra wn , tilapia and mollu sks) wi ll be disease-free. To strive for the target that by 2020, 100 % of supplied breed s of maj or cul tured aquatic species will be of high quality and disease-free. 2. Development of aqu aculture: To expand areas for intensive aquaculture with high yield and applying clean and environmentally friendly technologies . To raise y ie ld and output of existing zones for exten sive aq uaculture on the basis of upgradin g the irrigat ion sys tem and wide ly applying advanced technol ogies. To strive for the tar get that by 20 15. 100% of aquaculture es tablishments and zones rea ring major aquat ic spec ies a ttai n modem standa rds on food quality and hygien e. To develop and widel y apply te chnol ogies to rear aquat ic animal s in cages and ra ft s s uita ble to environmental and socio-economic conditions of coastal areas, island s a nd reservoir s. 3. Producti on of fee d. bi ol ogi cal preparati on s. s up plies a rid eq uip me nt for aquaculture: To rap idly develop the indust ry producing feed , biological preparat ions, supplies and equipment for aquaculture combined with building zones for rearing aq uat ic animals for use as processing materials. and at the same time as sure high quality and reasonabl e prices of products. 4. Reorganization of production: To properly implement the master plan on aquaculture in © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM Issue nos 04·05/March 2011 (Cong BaDnos 129-1301March 16, 2011) OFFICIAL GAZETTE 49 compliance with regulations on req uirement s on production and assurance of food hygiene and safety. and at the same time create a close link between aquaculture and processing and sale. By 20 12. to fina lize the national master plan on development of aquaculture and master plans on rearing of some major aq uatic spec ies and local detail ed plan s. To bui ld sy nc hro no us infra structure faci lities in aquaculture zones , co mbined with organization and management of cooperative economic models. community based management and implement ation of the program to build a new co untryside. III. MAJOR SOLUTIONS I. Perfecting master plans and organizing the imp lementation thereof a/To revise and supplement the development master plan and master plans on important zones and major cultured aquatic species in order to effic icntly use various cat egories of land and wat er surface for aquac u lture . To attach importan ce to planni ng the tran sformation of ex tensive aquaculture into semi-intensive and inten sive aquaculture in Ca Ma u peninsula ; indu strial-scale aquaculture in coa stal area s. sandy areas . Red River and Mekong River deltas; to plan major cultured aquatic species. such as, Tra catfish. common tiger praw n, while legged g ree n pra wn. mollusks. t ila pia and indigen ous fis h stra ins o f eco nomic val ue , seawee d and micro-algae, and con solidated breed production zones; bl Based on the sec tor development master plan. localities shall revise and elaborate detailed plans and dra w up lists of prioriti zed projects to bu ild infra structure in consolidated aquacul ture zones; to attac h importance to investment in irrigation works that concurrently serve agr iculture. aquaculture. natural d isaster preve ntion and combat and adap tation to climate change ; cI To publicize master plans on aquac ulture, and at th e sa me t ime to ins pec t the impleme ntation of these master phns on a regular basis and take measures to resolute ly handle cases of aquacu lture not in eccordance with the master plan. assuring strict mana gement of the implementation of the master plan. 2. Sc ience a nd techno logy and fishe ry ex tension al To research . dev el op and :lpply high technologies for aquaculture of major aquatic species and indi gen ous species of ec onomic value; techn ologies for treating the env ironment and diseases; techn ologies for produci ng feed, biological preparations and productsfer treating and improving the aquacu lture environmen t; bl To se lect and import new and modem technologies suitable to domest ic conditions, and at the same time to build models of breed prod uction and commercial rearing for quickest application and transfer of scientifie advances from abroad or in the co untry to production; cl To research and transfer rechnelogies for t reat in g wa st e wat er in aq uac ultu re es tablishments and conso lida ted zones ; to treat a nd reuse pond s ubs t ra tes for lon g-te rm monoc ulture which have degraded; to treat water supp ly sources and mitigate en viro nmental pollution in aqu acul ture pond water; dl To revise and convert branch standards into national standardsandregulations to meet © VIETNAM LAW &LEGAL FORUM so OFFICIAL GAZETTE Issue nos04-05/March 2011 (Cong Beonos 129-130/March 16, 2011) international integration requirements; e/To study and develop models of rotational or alternative aquaculture; to review and widely apply good models of rearing Tra catfish. common tiger prawn. while-legged green prawn lobster, mollusks of various species and marir-e fishes; to apply advanced technologies to culturing seaweed and algae of various species in tidal zones, at sea or in straits and sandy areas; flTo.support research into and multiplication of new forms of aquaculture in order to minimize risks and suit investment capacity of farmers; g/To mobilize social resources for researches in the service of development of aquaculture and encourage economic sectors to research, develop and apply (lew technologies. 3. Enhancing the state management a/ To revise, build and perfect the system of legal documents for the state management of aquaculture step by step making rearing and breed production establishments comply with regulations on production conditions, assurance offood quality, hygiene and safety and conform With standards of the world market; bI To bui Id and perfect the system for control ofquali~ of aquaculture supplies (breeds, feed, biological preparations and environmental improvers), and at the same time to step up the socialization of quality control and testing of supplies used in aquaculture; c/To build capacity forthe system managing, inspecting and supervising conditions of aquaculture zones; epidemic and disease environment; quality of feed, feed additives, biological preparations; products for treating and improving the environment, chemicals and veterinary drugs. etc., in all stages, from production to use; to step by step perform the tracking of origin to meet requirements on assuring quality and preserving the brand reputation of Vietnam's aquatic products on the world market; d/To review and strengthen the epidemic and disease environment observation and warning system from the central to local levels to serve the development of sustainable aquaculture. thereby minimizing damage for fanners and fishermen and protecting the eco-environment; e/ To build the system for statistics on and forecasts about production output and outlets from the central to local levels as well as in enterprises and production establishments, meeting requirements of the modernized state management and international economic integration. 4. Reorganization of production a/ To reorganize production along the value chain of products from rearing ponds to markets, with col lc cr ingvpurch as i ng , processing enterprises and outlets playing the core role in linking and organizing the chain, To promote the signing of contracts between processing enterprises or outlets and farmers or representatives of farmer household groups, or cooperative economic organizations of farmers and fishermen. Stable farmers shall extend their production when associating with enterprises which assure markets. Processing enterprises and outlets may share profits and risks with farmers and shall make farmers feel secure in devclopin]; production and expanding ihr © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM Issue nos 04·051March 2011 (Gong Bao nos 129-1301March 16, 2011) OFFICIAL GAZETTE 51 market, To apply on a pilot or wide basis models whereby farmers, supplies providers, processing enterprises and outlets jointly contribute equity, thereby creating a close link between production and sale of products; bl To reorganize small-sized production establishments under the mechanism of community-based management, attaching importance to cooperative economic models, professional societies and line associations, in order to intensify mutual assistance in production and product sale and to join hands in environmental protection for sustainable development of the community; cl To intensify the mobilization of farmers and fishermen to join chapters of such socio professional organizations as fishery association, aquaculturists association, breeders association, etc., in order to protect their interests and assist their production and product sale, an at the same time to enhance the law observance supervision by the community, contributing to supporting the state management ofaquaculture in localities; dl To widely implement regulations on tracing of origin of rearing establishments in planned zones, and at the same time to quickly build brands for aquatic products, aquatic rearing establishments and aquaculture zones in localities, with a view to creating products with prestigious brands on the domestic and world markets, 5, Mechanisms and policies a/ To further diversify capital sources to be raised, combined with capital sources ofongoing programs and projects, for continuing investment in infrastructure facilities; at the same time, to associate investment in building irrigation, power and road systems with the task of serving the development of aquaculture in localities; bl To study. supplement and complete incentive and supportive mechanisms and policies for farmer and fisherman households forming and operating economic cooperation models for aquaculture; aquaculture establishments applying advanced technologies in production and environmental and resources protection such as good aquaculture practice (GAP), wastewater treatment and economical use of freshwater; and enterprises procuring, processing and procuring for reserve aquatic materials; ensuring stable prices and profits for raisers; and policies to support development of aquaculture at sea and along remote islands; cl To further implement policies on investment and credit to support aquatic breed and feed producers, raisers and processors; provide risk support in aquaculture; to control the environment and epidemics; and build trademarks and conduct trade promouon, 6, Funds for implementation Funds for scheme implementation shall be raised from the state budget, enterprises, households and individuals, Of which: a/ Central budget funds shall be allocated for: Implementing ongoing projects under the program on aquaculture development during 1999-20 I0, Investing in new projects on infrastructure © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM OFFICIAL GAZETTE Issue nos 04·05/March 2011 (Gong Baa nos 129-1301March 16, 2011) development in consolidated aquaculture zones in coastal and inland areas, including level-I key irrigation systems (sewers, dykes, embankments, water supply and drainage channels, pump stations), roads, electricity supply systems, wastewater treatment zones, etc, Supporting localities in investing in new iflvestm:ent projects to build key works and physical and technical foundations for aquaculture in consolidated aquaculture zones at sea and in gulfs, lagoons, islands and reservoi rs . Building and completing environmental observation and warning systems (focusing on the Mekong River delta and Red River delta regions and consolidated breed production zones) building 3 inspection, assay and testing centers in the Mekong River delta, northern and central regions; import and transfer new technologies for production of high-yield and disease-free breeds and advanced rearing and environmental treatment and improvement technologies. bl Local budget funds together with central budget supports shall be allocated for building key works and physical and technical foundations for aquaculture in consolidated aquaculture zones at sea and in gul Is, lagoons, islands and reservoirs; building {evel·I key irrigation systems (sewers, dykes, embankments, water supply and drainage channels, pump stations), roads, electricity supply systems. wastewater treatment areas, etc.; increasing management of rearing zone conditions and environment treatment and improvement; supporting households conducting aquaculture at sea and on remote islands in procuring breeds and making cages; supporting consolidated aquaculture establishments in applying GAP and obtaining certificates of application of advanced aquaculture processes; funding trade promotion activities, building of trademarks for aquatic products and fishery extension (training and short-term courses for officials, farmers and fishermen, model building, etc). c/ Funds from economic sectors: Enterprises and farm owners building infrastructure works for aquaculture areas and breed production establishments, building or upgrading processing establishments into industrial and modern ones under approved projects; and building and promoting trademarks and conducting trade promotion. Individuals and households building rearing ponds and supply and drainage systems from level-II water supply and drainage channels; and procuring breeds, feed and chemicals for epidemic control and rearing environment treatment. Enterprises, organizations and individuals having aquaculture establishments shall proactively set aside funds for investment in meeting the conditions for applying GAP and obtaining certificates of application of advanced rearing processes and advanced standards on food quality, hygiene and safety and environmental protection. 7. Total capital for scheme implementation al The total capital needed to implement the Scheme to 2020: around VND 40 trillion. Of which: © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM Issue nos04-05/March 2011 (Gong BaD nos 129-1301March 16, 2011) OFFICIAL GAZETTE 53 State budget: 10%. Investment credit loans: 10%. Commercial loans: 50%. Capital of and raised by organizations and indi vid uals: 30%. bl Period-based investment: 201I-2015: VND 25 trillion. 2016-2020: VND IS trillion. IV. PRIORITIZED PROJECTS Investment projects to build infrastructure for consolidated aquaculture zones. Investment projects to develop aquatic breeds. Projects to study and transfer technologies for aquaculture, breed production, epidemic control and aquaculture environment improvement. Investment projects to develop production and sale of brackish shrimps, mollusks, seaweed and aquatic products raised at sea and in reservoirs. Project to build environmental observation and environmental and epidemic warning systems for aquaculture. Project on communication and statistical work for aquaculture development. V. ORGANIZATION OF IMPLEMENTATION 1. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development shall: a/ Direct its functional units and coordinate with concerned ministries, sectors and local ities in performing the tasks under the Scheme; bl Promulgate and guide regulations on inspection and management of input product rearing and production establishments; review and supplement development and regional master plans and master plans on aquaculture nationwide and in localities; c/ Elaborate and promulgate legal documents and increase inspection and handling matters related to breed, feed and product quality, environment management, food hygiene and safety and aquatic animal health; dl Assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors irt taking specific measures to control export quality and prices. 2. The Ministry of Planning and In vestment, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the State Bank of Vietnam and concerned ministries and sectors shall. based on their functions and tasks, assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate- with the Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development in, balancing and allocating sufficient funds for localities to perform their tasks; studying, revising and guiding financial mechanisms for effective implementation; studying the supplementation of the list of projects entitled to state investment credit interest mechanism under Decree No. 151/2006/ND-CP and Decree No. 106/2008/ND-CP; further studying and addressing problems related to borrowing conditions and disbursement procedures to create favorable cond itions for economic sectors to access production development loans; © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM 54 OFFICIAL GAZETTE Issue nos 04-05/March 2011 (Cong Baonos 129·1301March 16, 2011) coordinatin g with the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors in redressing export marke t-rel ated wo rk , renew ing an d increasing trade promoti on; promptl y handl ing prob lems and trade barriers in import markets to retain traditi onal market s and seek new ma rket s and conc urren tly dev el op ing th e domest ic market to devel op aquacu lture. 3, Pro vincial -le vel People ' s Commi ttees shall coord inate with the Min istry ofAgric ulture and RU(l~1 De vel opment in rev iewi ng and revisinglocal master plans in line with regional planning ; balance local budgets, set aside proper funds togeiher with central fund s to implement the Scheme; direct the formulati on of spec ific projects for submission and app roval und er regulatI o ns ; increase state management mea sures. specially inspection of breed, feed, en vironment and product quality and production and business conditions; annually review and report implementation results to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. 4, Professional soc ieties and associations: a/ To study the establishment of some line associati ons nece ssary for prot ecting th e legitimate. rig hts and interests of raisers and helping them reorgani ze produ cti on , a nd concurrent ly creating link s between raisers and banks , sc ien ce a nd technol ogy tr an sfe r institution s, processors and traders, ensuring stable, qua lity and effective de velopment. bl The Vietnam Fishi ng Association and Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Processors shall coordinate with the Min istry ofAgriculture and Rural Developme nt in taking measures to encourage and support development of their members in assoc iation with stricter mana gem ent of product qual ity, particul arl y ex ports; boosting trade promotion, stabilizing and expandi ng market s; part icipating in the formulat ion of market developm ent strateg ies; and frequ entl y pro viding information o n regional and world markets to ente rprises and raisers for proacti ve export production and business. Article 2. Impl ementation provisions This Decision takes effect on the date of its srgrung . M ini st e rs, head s o f mi ni sterial -le vel age nc ies, head s o f gove rn me n t- a tt ac hed age ncies and chairpersons of prov incial-level People ' s Committees sha ll imple me nt this Decision. For the Prime Minister Deput y Prime Mini ster NGUYEN SIN H HUNG © VIETNAM LAW & LEGAL FORUM