(AG Provincial E-Portal) - On the morning of August 21st, Mr. Ngo Cong Thuc, Vice Chairman of the An Giang Provincial People’s committee, led a delegation to inspect local agricultural production. The trip included a field review of the "1 Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice" project, an inspection of the canal project of the seven communes, and a visit to Vinh Hoan Pangasius Breeding Co., Ltd.
In Tan An Commune, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc conducted a field survey on the implementation model of the 1-Million-Hectare High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Project. Following a quick briefing by functional units and the field inspection, the Vice Chairman urged local party committees and authorities, particularly key leaders, to strengthen leadership and direct cooperatives to actively encourage public participation in the project, aiming to expedite its local implementation roadmap. He emphasized that execution must strictly align with real-world conditions in each region, especially regarding soil, irrigation, and production capacity. Furthermore, he noted the need to review and identify suitable areas for inclusion in the roadmap to ensure substantive, effective outcomes rather than merely chasing acreage targets.
During an inspection of the canal of 7 communes , Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc emphasized that, amid the ongoing rainy and flood season with increasingly complex natural disasters, local authorities must proactively implement disaster prevention measures to protect production and ensure public safety. The Vice Chairman urged the People's Committees of Tan An and Vinh Xuong communes, alongside relevant departments and agencies, to continuously monitor and inspect the dyke systems, embankments, and culverts. He called for prompt identification and resolution of erosion-prone and vulnerable spots, particularly those affected during the 2025 flood season. Furthermore, he directed authorities to mobilize personnel, equipment, materials, and resources under the "four on-the-spot" motto to ensure an immediate response to any emerging incidents.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc has urged local authorities to explore and mobilize socialized resources for stream dredging and clearing water flows to enhance drainage capacity, support agricultural production, and prevent flooding. He stressed that implementation must involve specific reviews tailored to local conditions while strictly complying with regulatory frameworks.
The Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's committee also requested irrigation management and operation units to coordinate with local authorities to monitor and operate the sluice system effectively, proactively draining excess water to protect the safety of the 2026 Autumn-Winter rice crop.
Specifically, regarding vulnerable dike systems left unaddressed after the 2025 flood season that fail to meet flood safety standards, the Provincial People’s Committee Vice Chairman requested a firm halt to the 2026 Autumn-Winter crop production to minimize flood damage and protect citizens' lives and property.
At the same time, local authorities are requested to review and install load limit signs at bridges to ensure the safety of vehicles crossing bridges in the area of the 7 commune of canal.
On the same day, vice chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc and a working delegation inspected the implementation status of investment projects undertaken by Vinh Hoan Pangasius Breeding Co., Ltd. (in Vinh Xuong Commune). Currently, the company is carrying out two projects: a high-tech, three-stage pangasius breeding project and a high-tech, three-stage pangasius selective breeding project.
Speaking at the working session, Provincial People's Committee Vice Chairman Ngo Cong Thuc directed the Department of Agriculture and Environment to collaborate with the Department of Science and Technology on a provincial research initiative targeting the production of Hormon chorionic gonadotropin (HCG). The effort aims to boost breeding stock quality and reproductive efficiency. Improving the survival rates and quality of pangasius fingerlings will benefit both Vinh Hoan Pangasius Breeding Co., Ltd. and resolve a key industry-wide bottleneck, paving the way for sustainable aquaculture growth across the province.
According to Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc, the planning for cage aquaculture areas along the Tien River must align with the overall master plan. The Department of Agriculture and Environment has been tasked with advising on and announcing the cage aquaculture zoning plan once approved by the province, enabling businesses to select appropriate sites and proceed with subsequent steps in full compliance with established procedures and regulations.
Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Ngo Cong Thuc affirmed the foundational role of the aquaculture sector in achieving the province's target of double-digit economic growth. With rice cultivation reaching its growth ceiling, aquaculture stands out as the primary driver contributing to overall expansion. The province is committed to accompanying businesses and resolving their challenges as quickly as possible by directly instructing relevant departments and agencies to coordinate efforts.
News by NHU NGOC
Translated by Kim Ngan
