Talking about Mr. Hoang Van Nhieu, people in Lac Dao village, Son Thanh commune admire the way he innovates economic thinking, keeping up with modern trends. Previously, his family was attached to the cow farming profession, but prices were unstable and diseases were constant, so they suffered losses. After a period of research, Mr. Nhieu decided to switch to ostrich farming, a new model in this area. The opportunity came in 2021, when he accidentally read information about ostrich farming techniques on social networks. Realizing the economic potential, he sold his herd of cows and earned 150 million VND to invest in breeding animals.
At first, he only tried raising 4 female ostriches for eggs. Up to now, the flock has grown to 28, of which 4 are specialized in laying eggs. Each ostrich lays about 70 - 80 eggs/year, selling for 200,000 - 300,000 VND/egg. In addition, he also hatches and sells ostriches for 1.2 - 1.5 million VND/bird, bringing in profits many times higher than raising cows.
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Mr. Hoang Van Nhieu takes care of his family's ostriches. |
Mr. Nhieu shared: “From Lang Son , I followed my family to the South to start a business in 1991 under the new economic program. Coming to Son Thanh, I started from scratch. Thanks to my time serving in the army, I was able to develop my mettle and the spirit of not being afraid of difficulties. Therefore, when I decided to switch to raising ostriches, I believed I could do it.”
Not stopping there, he also raises 100 - 120 pigs each year, combined with growing sugarcane, longan and short-term crops for livestock feed. Thanks to that, the family's total annual revenue reaches 700 - 900 million VND. Currently, he continues to experiment with raising spotted deer to diversify his income sources.
Not only is he good at business, Mr. Nhieu also actively uses social networks to promote and sell his products. “My family’s ostrich products, especially eggs, are ordered by many supermarkets and clean food stores in Ho Chi Minh City. At first, I was hesitant to transact online, but now I find it convenient and quick, and I sell more products,” Mr. Nhieu shared.
During the process of raising livestock, Mr. Nhieu regularly self-study techniques online, from care, disease prevention to product processing. Thanks to that, the family economy is increasingly stable, no longer the situation of "good harvest, low price". He takes care of his 5 children's education, of which 3 daughters have graduated from university and have stable jobs.
In addition to doing business, Mr. Nhieu is also an active member of the community. He has held positions such as Head of the Village Veterans Association, and a representative of the Commune People's Council for two terms (from 2010 to 2021). He mobilized people to renovate their houses, build roads, and maintain a cultural lifestyle, contributing to helping Son Thanh commune achieve advanced new rural standards.
Thanks to his outstanding contributions, he has received many certificates of merit from the locality and the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee. Recently, Mr. Hoang Van Nhieu was awarded the title of "Outstanding Vietnamese Farmer" in 2025 by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union.
Mr. Vo Ba Dat, Chairman of the People's Committee of Son Thanh Commune, commented: "Mr. Hoang Van Nhieu is a typical local farmer, not only bold in changing production models but also applying science, technology and digital technology to livestock farming and product consumption. His ostrich farming model has proven that the new direction brings clear economic efficiency, helping to increase income and stabilize the family's life. What is valuable is that Mr. Nhieu is always willing to share his experience and provide technical support to households who want to learn the model."
Source: https://baodaklak.vn/kinh-te/202510/lao-nong-lam-giau-tu-nuoi-da-dieu-70315f4/
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