Efficiency from chain linkage
Previously, tea production in many highland communes of Lao Cai was mainly based on traditional experience, aiming at safety standards, but not many areas met organic and high-quality criteria. The implementation of the intensive organic farming model has helped standardize the farming process; people are guided in detail at each stage, from weeding, organic fertilizer application to using biological products to replace chemical pesticides.
The organic tea cultivation model, linked with value chain linkage in Lao Cai province, is being implemented by Cao Son Tea Joint Stock Company in coordination with the Provincial Agricultural Extension and Services Center, in cooperation with tea growers in Cao Son commune (over 33 hectares) and A Mu Sung commune (nearly 7 hectares). The model will be implemented in the period 2022 - 2025.
According to the assessment of the professional agency, 40 hectares of organic tea in the two communes have an average yield of 7,000 - 7,500 kg of fresh buds/ha. The purchase price of organic materials is 12,000 VND/kg, about 1.5 times higher than that of traditionally cultivated tea. Thanks to the reduction of chemical fertilizers, the increase of organic fertilizers and the use of biologically safe drugs, production costs have been significantly reduced. On average, each hectare has a value of 105,000,000 - 112,000,000 VND, about 20% higher than before.
The social effectiveness of the model is evident in helping to create regular jobs for about 250 local workers. Stable income from growing and harvesting tea contributes to improving the lives and sustainably reducing poverty for many ethnic minority households.
Not only does the model increase income, it also helps tea growers have a stable output. Enterprises sign contracts to link production and product consumption, ensuring the quantity of tea purchased meets quality standards. This is an important factor for people to feel secure in long-term investment, instead of fragmented production.
Ms. Thao Seo My in Lo Suoi Tung village, Cao Son commune shared: “When participating in the model, we were trained in techniques; staff directly instructed us on how to apply organic fertilizers and how to use biological pesticides. Previously, everyone thought that organic was difficult to do, but when we did it, we found it suitable and effective. We hope that in the future the production area will be certified to meet organic standards so that the value of tea products will be even higher.”
Thanks to the chain linkage, households have access to new technology, production according to market standards, aiming for export. The model also encourages people to take care of their tea gardens in a sustainable way, prolonging the life of the plants, and improving the quality of finished tea.
Tea is identified as the main crop of the highland villages of A Mu Sung commune. However, the tea production area is currently fragmented, and the economic efficiency over the years has not been commensurate with the potential. The organic production model associated with business linkages is creating new momentum, helping us have a basis to orient the development and expansion of the tea area towards commodities.
Along with economic benefits, the model creates the premise for developing local tea brands. Production according to Organic standards, traceability, and consumption links will help Lao Cai tea products increase their competitiveness and gradually enter a wider market.
Changing mindset, sustainable agricultural production
The organic tea production model is creating a fundamental change in people's awareness and farming methods. Previously, improper fertilization and arbitrary use of chemicals were quite common. When participating in the model, people are trained thoroughly, from training courses to direct practice on the fields. The new approach helps people understand the benefits of safe production, protecting the land, protecting health and increasing product value.
The model helps people access environmentally friendly farming processes, change production habits, and meet domestic and export market demands. This is an important step to improve local production levels, moving towards sustainable agriculture.
As awareness changes, households proactively apply new techniques, minimizing chemical pesticides. Increasing the use of organic fertilizers and biological pesticides not only protects the soil but also improves the quality of tea buds, making the product uniform and easy to consume.
According to the Deputy Director of the Provincial Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Services Center, in addition to the direct impact on producers, the model also opens up the prospect of replication in many other key tea areas of the province. With the achieved results, associated enterprises have more basis to expand raw material areas, forming concentrated organic tea areas. This is an important condition to build the Lao Cai tea brand in the market.
Thanks to the new model, people have formed the awareness of linking production with the market, linking businesses and complying with technical standards. These values contribute to promoting agricultural restructuring, increasing income and supporting agricultural production associated with protecting the ecological environment in a sustainable manner.
Source: https://baolaocai.vn/hieu-qua-mo-hinh-san-xuat-che-theo-huong-huu-co-post887300.html
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