Winter crop production efficiency in Bao Ha

Mr. Le Cong Tam's family in Lien Ha 6 village is one of the typical households in the commune in winter crop production. For many years, he has maintained the model of intercropping, intercropping cucumbers, mustard greens, squash and sweet corn. The cucumber beds are neatly trellised, tied carefully, meticulously fertilized and hilled to help the plants grow well.

Mr. Le Cong Tam, Lien Ha 6 village, takes care of his family's winter cucumbers.

Mr. Tam shared: “When the cucumbers were small, I intercropped them with hotpot vegetables and sweet cabbage. After harvesting, I focused on taking care of the cucumbers. The same goes for squash. The vegetables are harvested before the squash climbs the trellis.”

Thanks to the reasonable way of doing things, Mr. Tam has effectively utilized the land area, reduced risks due to weather, and maintained a stable source of income. In addition to his family's land, he also rented more fields from villagers to expand production, earning more than 100 million VND each year from winter crops.

Agricultural extension officers of Bao Ha commune guide people in taking care of winter crops.

In the field next door, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Them is taking care of the lush green pumpkin bushes.

Mrs. Them said that every year, after harvesting corn, the family quickly prepares the land to plant winter crops. Because the family has few workers, Mrs. Them chose to grow pumpkins and leafy vegetables, both to serve family meals and to earn an additional income of more than ten million VND per crop.

According to Ms. Them, intercropping not only helps increase productivity but also limits pests and diseases thanks to crop diversity.

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Them, Lien Ha 6 village takes care of the pumpkin garden.

This winter crop, Bao Ha commune planned to plant 100 hectares, but up to now, 115 hectares have been planted, exceeding the set target.

Main crops include: 73.5 hectares of vegetables and beans of all kinds; 32.5 hectares of corn; 4.5 hectares of sweet potatoes; 1.5 hectares of potatoes and areas of cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins, and tomatoes arranged in favorable cultivation areas.

Bao Ha farmers actively grow winter crops.

Technical support work is given special attention by the commune. Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Huan, an agricultural extension worker of Bao Ha commune, said: “We regularly go to the fields to guide people on planting seasons for each type of plant, pest control measures, proper use of fertilizers and organic production, food safety. Intercropping and crop rotation models are prioritized because they bring clear economic efficiency.”

Along with applying technology, Bao Ha commune focuses on building production-consumption linkage models. Some cooperatives have been established to provide technical support, share experiences and find stable output for products.

Bao Ha commune orients people to produce organic vegetables and ensure food safety.

Bao Ha also has advantages in spiritual tourism with Bao Ha temple, Co Tan An temple, Lang Luc temple, Doi Co temple and many service establishments, restaurants..., creating favorable conditions for the consumption of green vegetables on the spot.

According to statistics, income from winter crops in Bao Ha is three times higher than that from rice and corn cultivation, this is a positive signal contributing to improving people's income and life.

Comrade Tran Trung Kien - Chairman of Bao Ha Commune People's Committee, said: The success of the winter crop not only brings economic value but also forms sustainable production habits for the people.

Intercropping and crop rotation models, utilizing riverside alluvial land and post-harvest fields are gradually turning the winter crop into an important production crop, helping people increase income and effectively reduce poverty.

Vegetable growing areas have turned green, signaling a successful winter crop for Bao Ha farmers.

In the coming time, the commune government will continue to propagate and guide people to expand the area of winter crops, apply advanced techniques combined with post-harvest preservation and processing. Thereby, increasing the value of agricultural products and gradually forming a stable supply chain, contributing to increasing income for people.

Along with that, the commune encourages the development of winter-season commodity production models, contributing to promoting new rural construction, affirming the role of agriculture in local socio-economic development.

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