"Water Sprite" Freshwater Shrimp

"Water Sprite" Freshwater Shrimp

　　In recent years, the freshwater shrimp industry in Deqing County has developed rapidly, and the "Water Sprite" brand has been established. The county has set up two specialized freshwater shrimp markets in Sanhe and Zhongguan, along with several trading points. This year, the area of rice paddies used for shrimp farming reached 90,152 mu, accounting for 34.1% of the county's total paddy field area of 265,000 mu, among which four towns—Sanhe, Wukang, Ganshan, and Zhongguan—have shrimp farming areas exceeding 10,000 mu. It is estimated that the total annual production of freshwater shrimp in the county will reach 4,500 tons this year, with total revenue reaching 160 million yuan. Sanhe Township is a key area for freshwater shrimp farming in Deqing County and also serves as the county’s demonstration base for shrimp cultivation. Out of the township’s 17,627 mu of paddy fields, 13,121 mu are used for shrimp farming, accounting for 74.43%. This year, the shrimp yield in Sanhe Township is expected to reach 750 tons, generating an output value of 27 million yuan. Including related industries, the total output value could reach 37 million yuan, with total net profits of 24 million yuan, bringing an average net increase of 1,200 yuan per household in the township. (Deqing)