Investing in rainwater spraying technology to cope with drought
In 2024, 17 households in Dak Ru commune, Dak R'lap district received capital support from the National Target Program on New Rural Development to deploy rainwater spraying technology for durian gardens.
Mr. Dinh Quoc Cu - one of the beneficiaries said that in recent years, the drought and water shortage have become increasingly serious.
Although durian does not need as much water as coffee, it still requires a stable water source, especially during the flowering and young fruit production period. Investing in a rainwater spraying system helps save water, improve productivity and production efficiency.
According to the leader of Dak Ru Commune People's Committee, the durian growing area of the commune has increased sharply, currently reaching over 500 hectares, of which about 200 hectares are in the business stage.
Rain spraying technology not only helps save 20-30% of water compared to traditional methods but also reduces labor costs by 70-80%, increases fertilizer efficiency and increases farmers' income.
Not only in Dak R'lap, many households in Dak Nong province have also proactively responded to drought by borrowing capital to invest in improving the water system.
According to the provincial branch of the Social Policy Bank, in the dry season of 2024, about 4,000 households across the province borrowed nearly 200 billion VND to overcome the consequences of drought.
The loan is used for activities such as well drilling, dredging ponds, purchasing machinery and irrigation equipment.
Ms. H'Bund - a household in Buor village, Tam Thang commune, Cu cut district - shared that her family borrowed 80 million VND to buy an irrigation pipe system and machinery, improving the water source for more than 5 hectares of coffee growing durian. Thanks to that, crops grow better in harsh weather conditions.
Mobilizing many resources to prevent drought
Mr. Nguyen Van Chan - Deputy Director of Dak Nong Irrigation Works Exploitation Company Limited - said that the company always ensures funding for drought prevention and control activities.
In particular, the company focuses on investing in maintenance, repair of equipment, transportation of pumps and necessary materials for drought prevention.
The total estimated cost for the 2025 dry season is about 1.7 billion VND, mainly balanced from the unit's revenue. In addition, taking advantage of capital from supporting projects also plays an important role.
According to the leader of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dak Nong province has actively integrated capital sources from programs and projects to cope with drought.
Including the Project to enhance Resilience of Small-Scale Agriculture to Water Security due to Climate Change (SACCR).
Phase 1 of the project (2023-2024) has supported the construction of 89 ponds to store water, serving about 96 hectares of crops in Krong No, Dak Mil and Cu cut districts. It is expected that in 2025, additional 141 ponds will be built, serving irrigation for 149 hectares of crops.
In Dak Mil district, a project to improve the efficiency of water use from irrigation works is also being implemented, with funding from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Currently, the units are constructing in the area of Team 35 and Team 40, expected to be completed in December 2025. When put into operation, the project will contribute to reducing drought for about 500 hectares of industrial crops.
The Dak Nong Provincial People's Committee affirmed that it always prioritizes drought prevention and control activities to ensure people's lives and production.
However, to improve efficiency, the province needs stronger cooperation from all levels, sectors, organizations and enterprises.
