(VOVworld) - Farmers in Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, are farming ornamental Japanese koi fish and Japanese carp following an incentive programme launched by the city recently.

Japanese koi fish (Photo:Internet)

 

The programme, which was implemented by the city's agricultural extension centre, encourages local farmers to raise the two breeds of fish. It has helped three farming households in choosing fish breeds, food and farming techniques. 

Due to its suitable water and soil quality, Binh Chanh District is being developed into a specialised resource area for farming these two ornamental fish species. The commercial value of ornamental fish is ten times higher than the value of fish used for food, and its market price is also more stable.