From the moment the coffee plants flowered, the People's Committee of the commune directed the Commune's General Service Center to coordinate with the Commune's Economic Department, the village management boards, and coffee-growing households to regularly inspect the gardens, closely monitor plant growth, soil moisture, and pest and disease situations. This allowed them to guide farmers on proper fertilization at the right time, only fertilizing when the soil was sufficiently moist; applying a balanced amount of organic, microbial, and inorganic fertilizers; maintaining healthy foliage to nourish the fruit; pruning branches, shaping the canopy, and keeping the garden well-ventilated; and covering the base of the plants to retain moisture and limit soil erosion. At the same time, they closely monitored pests and diseases affecting the coffee plants.
As a specialized unit providing technical advice and guidance in agricultural production, the Muoi Noi Commune General Service Center focuses on supporting coffee growers with specific, practical activities tailored to the plant's growth stage. Ms. Nguyen Thanh Huyen, Director of the Muoi Noi Commune General Service Center, stated: "The Center has sent technical staff to directly coordinate with the village management boards to survey coffee growing areas, especially in key areas, areas with young fruit, and areas at risk of water shortage or pest and disease outbreaks; they also go to the gardens to guide farmers in checking soil moisture, the condition of the leaves, young fruit clusters, and the plant's growth to implement appropriate care measures..."
The family of Ms. Lo Thi Sieng, from Muoi Noi village, Muoi Noi commune, has 1 hectare of coffee ready for harvest. Last year, thanks to the increase in coffee prices, along with the family's attention to pruning, fertilizing, and pest control as instructed by technical staff from the commune's General Service Center, they harvested over 10 tons of fresh coffee cherries. After deducting expenses, their profit exceeded 100 million VND.
Holding the coffee branches laden with young fruit in her hands, Ms. Siểng excitedly said: "Following the instructions of the technical staff from the commune's General Service Center, when the coffee plants enter the young fruit stage, my family only fertilizes when the soil is sufficiently moist and only uses well-rotted manure, microbial organic fertilizer combined with NPK fertilizer as instructed, applying it around the edges and canopy before covering it with a thin layer of soil. Every day, we check the garden; if we see black ants crawling on the trees, we check for mealybugs on the young fruit clusters. At the same time, we prune diseased branches and branches within the canopy, keeping the garden well-ventilated to limit pests and diseases. When there are unusual signs such as young fruit drop, dry branches, or pest and disease outbreaks, my family reports it to the technical staff for guidance and does not spray pesticides arbitrarily."
These days, people in Muoi Noi commune are frequently present on the hillsides and in the coffee plantations to check the development of the coffee plants and the necessary conditions to ensure that the trees and young fruits develop well. Mr. Lo Van Chau, from Muoi Noi village, Muoi Noi commune, shared: "During the young fruit stage, my family regularly checks the garden to see if the trees have enough moisture and if the young fruits are developing evenly. Fertilization is done correctly, avoiding excessive nitrogen as it can cause the trees to sprout vigorously and may lead to premature fruit drop. In addition to fertilizing, we maintain a moderate amount of grass to prevent erosion, mulch the base of the trees to retain moisture, and prune the branches to keep the garden airy."
During the coffee fruiting stage, disease prevention and control are particularly important. Ms. Vu Thi Minh Chau, an officer at the Muoi Noi Commune General Agricultural Services Center, stated: "During the young fruiting stage, farmers need to regularly check for mealybugs, ants, rust, anthracnose, and any unusual premature fruit drop. Priority measures include garden sanitation, pruning for better ventilation, protecting natural predators, and using biological products when appropriate. If pesticides must be used, they must be applied correctly, in the right dosage, at the right time, and in the right way, ensuring safety for producers, plants, and the environment."
The timely support of relevant authorities in guiding farmers to properly care for coffee plants during the young fruit stage will contribute to improving the quality of coffee beans in the 2026-2027 crop year. This will help build the "Muoi Noi Coffee - Son La Arabica" brand and expand its reach to the international market.
Source: https://baosonla.vn/nong-nghiep/cham-care-ca-phe-giai-doan-qua-non-LVlnldaDR.html
