Livelihood from commercial cricket farming in the highlands of Nghe An

In the remote area of Cam Muon (Que Phong, Nghe An), where the vast sun and wind used to make young people hesitate about starting a business, Mr. Pham Cong Van - a young man from Hai Phong, persistently built an economy from the cricket farming model.

From the initial 2 experimental cages, up to now, Van's 32-cage cricket farm is the first systematic commercial cricket farming model in the highland border area of Nghe An . Photo: TP

Each cricket tray is a life cycle - growing, reproducing, closed in place, showing the absolute initiative of the breeder. Photo: KL

Healthy, uniform crickets with shiny wings, fed with garden vegetables, corn bran, and pumpkin are clean food for the specialty and pet bird markets. Photo: TP

No need for industrial food, crickets grow quickly thanks to the green vegetables available around the home garden, both economical and safe. Photo: KL

"Crickets don't drink water like chickens and ducks, so you have to spray water evenly to keep it moist enough without causing waterlogging," Mr. Van shared his secret. Photo: TP

From coconut fiber, sand, nets and observation experience, breeders create ideal "nests of eggs" - the decisive step in breeding. Photo: TP

Eggs are as small as rice grains, each tray collects thousands of eggs, carrying with it the livelihood hopes of a highland household. Photo: KL

Separating eggs requires patience and precision because cricket eggs are very sensitive to temperature, humidity, and light. Photo: TP

After 45-60 days of rearing, crickets of selling age have their intestines cleaned and are then processed. Photo: KL

Currently, Mr. Van has invested in a freezing and packaging machine, so that the crickets reach customers with intact quality. Photo: TP

Growing vegetables and cassava to proactively source food helps the barn operate as a closed circle, saving and effectively. Photo: KL

Not only is Pham Cong Van good at business , he is also an inspiration. Every week, people in the commune come to ask for seeds and learn techniques. Van shared: “I am the one who tries it, if I see something good, I will share it, if anyone has a need, I will support them as much as possible. Crickets are easier to raise than chickens or pigs, they have a quick turnover, low capital but high efficiency”. Photo: TP

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