According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dak Nong province, pepper is one of the province's main crops.
According to statistics, the whole province currently has about 34,000 hectares of pepper, leading the country in area, with an average yield of about 2.4 tons/ha and a total output of about 70,000 tons.
These days, farmers in Dak Nong province are excitedly entering the pepper harvest with a spirit of optimism and excitement because of high prices and a very open output market.
For example, the family of Mr. Pham Van Hanh, in Dak Song district (Dak Nong province) is harvesting 1ha of pepper. According to Mr. Hanh, his family's pepper has a relatively stable yield, estimated to earn more than 4 tons.
" Pepper prices have increased the highest in the past 8 years, now exceeding 160,000 VND/kg. With more than 4 tons of pepper collected, my family estimates to earn more than 640 million VND, after deducting expenses, we will make a profit of over 500 million VND", Mr. Hanh was excited.
The Dak Nong Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said that the Vietnamese pepper industry is shifting from expanding the area to improving quality. The industry also focuses on deep processing, diversifying products and markets to penetrate deep into the global supply chain.
In Dak Nong, the locality is implementing green, sustainable agricultural production for the pepper industry. The province's goal is to improve economic efficiency, increase product value and build a brand.
Currently, the whole province has about 3,154 hectares of pepper recognized by international and domestic certification organizations as meeting standards.
