Farmers keep pace with growing area codes
Statistics from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Lam Dong province show that in 2023, the whole province will achieve fresh durian export output of 22,482 tons... export value of more than 101.4 million USD.
Mr. Nguyen Nghia Dung, a farmer in Da Rsal commune (Dam Rong district, Lam Dong province) currently has 7 hectares of durian. Right from the beginning, when planting durian seeds, Mr. Dung determined to plant on a large scale, cultivating pure gardens to have simultaneous fruit crops.
Mr. Nguyen Nghia Dung's family strictly follows the VietGAP farming process as prescribed. Therefore, when building the planting area code, it was very convenient for Mr. Dung, and he almost did not have to change the farming process much.
In the country's durian capital, Krong Pak district, Dak Lak province, the area has nearly 7,200 hectares of durian. Of which, there are more than 4,000 hectares for business. In the 2024 crop year, this district is expected to reach more than 80,000 tons. On average, each year, revenue from durian in the whole district reaches more than 5,000 billion VND.
Strengthen production links and focus on deep processing
The agricultural sector of the Central Highlands provinces has been asking farmers not to grow durian trees too quickly, to avoid a situation where supply exceeds demand and prices of agricultural products are suppressed.
In addition, in order for the region's durian to have a foothold in the domestic and foreign markets, policy makers and competent agencies are planning and issuing planting area codes, ensuring sustainable development in the region. future.
For example, Minh Phat Farms Cooperative (Chu Prong town, Chu Prong district, Gia Lai province) and Krong Pak Green Agriculture Cooperative (Dak Lak province) have signed a cooperation agreement to export durian to the Chinese market. Quoc.
Mr. Nguyen Van Lap - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Minh Phat Farms Cooperative - said: "According to the signed contract, the unit and the cooperative in Dak Lak province will coordinate to provide technical guidance, purchasing and exporting." durian to China. In 5 years, the unit will purchase about 900 tons of durian. Of which, 700 tons were purchased in Chu Prong and 200 tons were purchased in Chu Pah district. The cooperative has 25 members planting 30 hectares of durian following VietGAP direction.
Statistics from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dak Lak province - the locality that grows the most durian in the country with an area of more than 22,500 hectares. Of which, the area for harvesting is about 11,000 hectares. To date, only about 50 durian growing areas in the province have been granted codes by the General Department of Customs of China, with a total area of nearly 2,200 hectares.
Leaders of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Dak Lak province informed that the department has also advised localities to remind people not to massively plant durian. If there is a change in crops, farmers must ensure the conditions and requirements set by the authorities.
The unit also advises the Provincial People's Committee to issue documents instructing farmers to strictly comply with the construction of planting area codes and packaging facilities according to regulations to ensure the quality of agricultural products. Based on the current situation, people and businesses need to focus on deep processing and launch other products associated with durian to diversify products associated with this high-value agricultural product. .
