Getting rich from... loofah

TPO - Old loofah gourds, often discarded after each harvest season by farmers, are now becoming a valuable green resource. Loofah fibers are being "transformed" into unique handicraft products.

Mr. Nguyen Phu Tung (Buon Ma Thuot City, Dak Lak Province) and three young associates have jointly established a company.

To secure raw materials, Mr. Tung's company collaborates with households in Buon Ma Thuot City and Krong Buk District, covering a total area of ​​nearly 20 hectares.

Mr. Tung's company has committed to buying gourds at a stable price of 5,000 VND per fruit.

H'Wên Êban (born in 1998, Buon Ma Thuot City) and her husband have 1 hectare of land planted with loofah to supply raw materials. Each year, after deducting expenses, the couple earns a profit of over 250 million VND.

On an area of ​​over 3 hectares, Mr. Do Xuan Nhanh (born in 1987) and a friend have switched to growing loofah, supplying raw materials to Mr. Tung's company. Each year, this helps him and his friend earn nearly 300 million VND/hectare/year.

Currently, the company provides stable employment for 14-15 young workers, mostly local youth, with salaries ranging from 3 to 6 million VND per month.

Currently, his company has three product lines: kitchenware, bathroom products, and fashion products.

In addition, paintings created on loofah sponges have also been produced.

High-end products have entered the global market, including France, and are being offered in many countries such as the USA, South Korea, Japan, etc.

Through his products, Mr. Tung hopes to spread his love for nature and convey a message of environmental protection to everyone.

The loofah plant is opening up many opportunities for farmers in this red soil region to become wealthy.

Nguyen Thao

Source: https://tienphong.vn/lam-giau-tu-xo-muop-post1681066.tpo