Together with farmers to develop sustainable coffee

Chairman of the Provincial Farmers' Association Ya Toan Enuol said that the domestic coffee industry in general and Dak Lak province in particular are facing difficulties and challenges such as: the impact of climate change, small-scale production, with only about 10% of the coffee production area concentrated in specialized areas.

Therefore, in recent times, the Provincial Farmers' Association has coordinated with many relevant units to organize training courses and share knowledge on coffee production and replanting such as: planting techniques, care and pest control, coffee tree shaping techniques, harvesting, preservation, etc.

From there, it helps farmers' coffee production meet the increasingly strict requirements of domestic and international markets.

The Organic Agriculture Cooperative of Binh Hoa Commune (Krong Ana District) joins forces to build an organic coffee area.

Like Mr. Y Pho Nie (Ea Ho commune, Krong Nang district) has 1 hectare of land growing coffee mixed with durian. Although he has an area of plants to develop the economy, he only considers it a secondary source of income, so he does not invest in care but mainly works for hire everywhere in the province. Although he is very hard-working, his family's economy is still extremely difficult. Fortunately, in 2019, he and many local households were able to join a cooperative in the district, so he can focus on developing agriculture.

Mr. Y Pho received technical support, participated in training courses on planting and caring for coffee trees, and borrowed agricultural materials when needed to use at the right time of coffee tree development. Thanks to following the correct organic coffee production process, when selling, he also received an additional 5 - 20 million VND/ton compared to traditional planting and care. In 2024, he earned more than 600 million VND in profit from his family's garden, thanks to which the economy is growing more and more.

In order for Vietnamese coffee in general and Dak Lak coffee in particular to reach the world, organizing production to meet technical standards, food safety, ensuring ecological environment, sustainable production... requires large investments in science and technology, certified production, and traceability.

To meet these requirements, farmers must join together, produce according to the process, and increase the strength of agricultural products. One of the associations that has done a good job of linking is the Farmers' Association of Krong Ana district.

Over the years, the Farmers' Association of Krong Ana district has established many professional associations and cooperatives to focus on farmers for mutual development. Notably, the Organic Agriculture Cooperative of Binh Hoa commune, established in 2022, has 13 members producing coffee. In addition to linking to create a source of safe and quality coffee materials without using pesticides, the members also promote products and sell products directly to roasters to gain the highest profits.

Thanks to the development of organic coffee, some members of the cooperative now have a good income from selling other coffee by-products such as coffee flower tea, coffee husk tea, etc.

Vice Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Krong Ana District Y Thang Bdap said that in addition to propaganda and establishment of branches and professional associations, the Farmers' Association of the district also coordinates with functional agencies to implement regional linkages, register for OCOP and VietGAP certifications... for key agricultural products, including coffee, to increase product value.

Farmers focus on developing sustainable coffee.

According to Chairman of the Provincial Farmers’ Association Ya Toan Enuol, in the coming time, the Provincial Farmers’ Association will focus on guiding and supporting the establishment and development of cooperatives and cooperatives for coffee farmers; organizing diverse and practical activities to attract coffee farmers to participate. At the same time, coordinating to organize many training courses on science, technology, forming production chains... to contribute to sustainable coffee development.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202503/cung-nong-dan-phat-trien-ca-phe-ben-vung-d180865/