Collective economy - A sustainable direction to help people escape poverty

Developing collective economy and cooperatives is one of the important solutions to help people in Tay Ninh province increase their income and sustainably reduce poverty. Many cooperatives, cooperative groups, and farmer associations in the province have proactively innovated their operating models, applied technology, linked with businesses, and formed effective agricultural value chains.

Dragon fruit growing cooperatives in the province came to learn about dragon fruit production experience at Cau Doi Assembly Hall (An Luc Long commune).

According to information from the Provincial Cooperative Union, the province currently has more than 370 cooperatives operating in the agricultural sector, attracting tens of thousands of households to participate. Many cooperatives have boldly converted to modern management models, applying digital transformation in management and product traceability, contributing to improving productivity, quality and value of agricultural products.

In recent years, the province's agricultural production has recorded remarkable progress in both output and quality. The development of the chain linking farmers - cooperatives - enterprises has created concentrated production areas, promoted mechanization and the application of scientific and technological advances. Thanks to that, the province's agricultural products increasingly meet the strict requirements of domestic and foreign markets.

Currently, more than 100 agricultural cooperatives in the province have joined the chain of input material supply and product consumption with businesses. This linkage model not only helps increase the value of goods but also creates stable output, helping farmers feel secure in production.

Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Dinh Xuan said: “The market is increasingly demanding. Distribution chains require products of consistent quality, traceable origin, and reasonable prices. Therefore, farmers joining together to form cooperatives and groups is an inevitable direction, helping to improve competitiveness and sustainable development.”

Women in An Ninh commune sew conical hats together, preserving traditional crafts and increasing income during off-season farming.

Not only in large-scale commodity production, many collective economic models at the grassroots level also contribute significantly to poverty reduction. In An Ninh commune, 5 conical hat weaving groups maintain regular activities with 80 members. On average, each worker makes about 10 hats per day, with an income that is not high but stable, helping families have an additional source of income during the off-season. Currently, the price of unstrap hats is 150,000 VND/dozen, a good worker can make 10 hats per day, deducting all expenses, earning a profit of about 50,000 VND.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huyen - a member of the conical hat weaving group, shared: "I have been involved in this profession since I was 15 years old. This profession is not rich but it gives me something to do, an income to make ends meet, and I am also happy to meet, chat and work with my sisters."

Not only stopping at preserving traditional occupations, many guilds and agricultural cooperatives in the province are also places to spread the spirit of innovation and creativity. Chairman of Cau Doi Guild (An Luc Long commune) Truong Minh Trung said: "Guild members regularly meet, share experiences, and learn from each other. We also organize tours to study effective agricultural models in and outside the province to apply appropriately to local conditions."

From such collective economic models, people not only have more income but also change their business mindset, know how to connect, apply new techniques, and increase the value of agricultural products. This is also an important foundation for localities to effectively implement the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction.

The collective economy is proving its clear role in creating livelihoods, stabilizing lives and promoting rural development. In the coming time, the Provincial Cooperative Union will continue to support cooperatives and cooperative groups to improve their management capacity, expand linkages and apply science and technology, helping people to escape poverty sustainably.

With the right direction and the support of all levels and sectors, the collective economy in Tay Ninh is affirming itself as an important driving force contributing to the goal of poverty reduction, new rural construction and sustainable socio-economic development./.

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