Located next to the Tuy Loan River, the chili fields in Bo Ban village benefit from the fertile alluvial soil, allowing the crops to thrive. Previously, the villagers mainly grew beans, peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other vegetables, but the economic returns were low, so they switched to growing the local yellow chili peppers. The chili season begins before the Lunar New Year and lasts until around August of the lunar calendar. When mature, the chili peppers are about 5-7cm long, with a glossy green skin, moderate spiciness, and a distinctive aroma.
Having been involved in chili cultivation for over 15 years, Mr. Ngo Truong Dung (63 years old) considers it the main source of income for his family. Each year, he cultivates one crop on an area of about 500 square meters with nearly 450 plants. This year, his family received free bio-fertilizer from the local authorities, which helped reduce production costs. “Each crop, one sao (approximately 1000 square meters) of chili can yield nearly 20 million VND. This year, the plants are bearing a lot of fruit, the yield is quite good, but the price is low, so the income will definitely decrease significantly,” Mr. Dung said.
Currently, households in Bo Ban village cultivate chili peppers on an area of approximately 1.2 hectares. Bo Ban chili peppers have been recognized as a 3-star OCOP product. According to statistics, the people of Bo Ban have harvested nearly 3 tons of chili peppers for sale on the market so far. While in previous years, chili peppers ranged from 20,000 to 35,000 VND/kg, this year the price is only about 6,000 to 7,000 VND/kg, much lower than the investment costs. Ms. Tran Thi Tho, a local resident, said that in previous years her family could earn more than 35 million VND per harvest, but this year, the selling price has dropped too low, not enough to cover the investment costs.
To connect local people and increase output value, Hoa Vang district has established the Bo Ban Chili Growers' Association. Mr. Tran Tho, head of the Bo Ban Chili Growers' Association, said that by joining the association, households receive training in cultivation techniques, support in product consumption, and improved crop quality. In 2026, the local government will provide bio-fertilizer to farmers at a rate of one hundred kilograms per sao (approximately 1000 square meters). In addition, members can access loans from the Farmers' Support Fund to develop production; income from chili cultivation, while not enormous, is stable.
According to Le Dinh Quang, Chairman of the Hoa Vang Commune Farmers' Association, the Bo Ban Chili Growing Group is an effective model that has helped people link production and stabilize their livelihoods for many years. The association regularly organizes technical training, supports loan applications, and provides fertilizers on deferred payment terms to ensure people can produce with peace of mind.
Specifically during this year's harvest season, facing low selling prices, the Bo Ban Chili Growers' Association coordinated with various organizations to help farmers sell nearly 1 ton of chili peppers at 10,000 VND/kg. "In the future, we will continue to connect with organizations and units to support market access and help people alleviate difficulties. The most important thing is to preserve the traditional chili growing area and create stable livelihoods for the people," Mr. Quang said.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/bai-toan-dau-ra-cho-cay-ot-bo-ban-3337947.html
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