Phu Tho, Nov. 10 -- The northern province of Phu Tho is accelerating its shift from small-scale livestock farming to concentrated, technology-driven production linked with integrated value chains, aiming to become a livestock hub in the northern midland and mountainous region.

The transition is gaining momentum with the participation of major agricultural enterprises and a growing focus on sustainable development.

Ta Cong Luong's family in Hamlet 4, Yen Ky commune, raises Ho and Mia chickens, producing 15,000-17,000 heads annually. After nearly 15 years of farming, his flock has remained largely disease-free thanks to technical advances, regular vaccination and proper environmental sanitation. Luong said concentrated farming was essenti...