To implement this Program, the Long An provincial agricultural sector focuses on coordinating with provincial departments and agencies, and the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to effectively carry out information and communication work; build high-tech application production areas, pilot models, and models for replicating high-tech applications on four crops (rice, dragon fruit, lemon, and vegetables) and two livestock (beef cattle and brackish water shrimp); and support businesses in applying scientific and technological advancements to the production, processing, and consumption of agricultural products.
The effectiveness of applying high technology with the "4 trees, 2 animals" model.
In recent years, lemon trees have emerged as a high-value crop, replacing the declining dragon fruit. Mr. Luu Chi Cuong (Luong Hoa commune, Ben Luc district) said that he is currently growing more than 2 hectares of seedless lemons using high technology and selling them to The Fruit Republic Can Tho Co., Ltd. for export. "Generally, lemon prices have been quite good in recent years. Farmers are very confident in growing this agricultural product," Mr. Cuong confided.
Speaking about the application of high technology to lemon trees, Mr. Cuong said that it will help improve productivity and product quality, reduce costs, increase adaptability to climate change, increase product value, and contribute to raising farmers' income.
Workers processing lemons at Ben Luc Lemon Cooperative (Ben Luc district, Long An province). Photo: T.D.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Long An province, the province currently has 3,738 hectares of lemons grown using high-tech methods within the project area, reaching 125% of the plan for the 2021-2025 period. Of this, 41 lemon codes have been approved for maintenance and new issuance, covering an area of 1,203 hectares for export to European, UK, and New Zealand markets. Additionally, the cumulative area certified under GAP to date is 664.3 hectares (including 200.5 hectares under VietGAP and 463.8 hectares under GlobalGAP).
In the province, over 2,000 hectares of vegetable crops are cultivated using advanced technology. Farmers are gradually reducing the amount of inorganic fertilizers to 10-40 kg/ha, replacing them with organic fertilizers and biological products. This has helped increase vegetable yields by 5-20%, and profits by 2-5 million VND/0.1 ha compared to traditional farming methods…
Regarding the application of high-tech methods in dragon fruit cultivation, in accordance with the 2024 plan, the province has implemented seven models in localities, including six pilot models for dragon fruit production according to GAP standards. Currently, Long An province has more than 5,700 hectares of dragon fruit cultivated using high-tech methods.
Specifically for rice, one of Long An's key crops, the province currently has 59,672 hectares out of 60,000 hectares of rice fields applying high-tech methods in the Project area. The Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development assesses that the implementation of the High-Tech Applied Agriculture Program in rice production has made a very important contribution to overcoming the labor shortage in agricultural production. Compared to before participating in the model in the Project area, farmers have boldly applied certified seeds for sowing, thereby reducing sowing density by 10-30 kg/ha, and have learned to apply organic and microbial organic fertilizers, thereby reducing the amount of chemical fertilizer by 10-30%...
In addition, the province is also implementing the construction of pilot models for beef cattle farming in Duc Hoa, Duc Hue, and Thu Thua districts, etc., to support farmers in switching to better beef cattle breeds and improving their quality. The results of the support for breed conversion have reached 95% of the plan for the 2021-2025 period.
According to the Long An Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the high-tech program has brought about significant changes for cattle farmers in the region. In particular, the initial effectiveness of some pilot models, including breed conversion, mastering feed ration design techniques, silage techniques for storage, mineral ice production, and waste treatment, has improved economic efficiency and met the program's requirements of ensuring a reliable source of breeding cattle and increasing the value of calves.
For brackish water shrimp farming, the province has implemented many pilot models and replicated high-tech shrimp farming models in districts such as Chau Thanh, Tan Tru, and Can Duoc. Specifically, it is expanding demonstration models of high-tech shrimp farming; applying and developing environmental treatment technology using microbial preparations in shrimp farming; and applying information technology in controlling pond environments and managing shrimp health. According to the plan, in the period 2021-2025, the province will expand 100 hectares in 3 districts: Can Duoc (50 ha), Chau Thanh (30 ha), and Tan Tru (20 ha). To date, a total area of 61.61 ha has been implemented.
Mr. Nguyen Van Sanh (Phuoc Vinh Tay commune, Can Giuoc district, Long An province) visits his shrimp pond. Photo: T.D.
Proactively implement the program.
"Overall, Ben Luc district has proactively developed a high-tech agricultural program linked to the restructuring of the agricultural sector, focusing on initial investments that have yielded positive results. This has changed the production practices of a segment of farmers towards the application of science and technology, producing products that meet or follow GAP standards. As a result, the price of lemons from farmers is always 3,000-5,000 VND/kg higher than the market price, bringing stable income to farmers. Many models have shown positive results and have created a ripple effect and gained the support of the people, such as water-saving irrigation systems, good lemon varieties, and the use of organic fertilizers…," shared Mr. Le Van Nam, Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Ben Luc district.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Long An province, in the coming period, the provincial agricultural sector will focus on implementing and achieving or exceeding the targets of the High-Tech Agriculture Development Program, linked with the restructuring of the agricultural sector in the 2021-2025 period. Accordingly, the sector will focus on coordinating with provincial departments and agencies, and the People's Committees of districts, towns, and cities to effectively carry out information and communication work; build high-tech agricultural production areas, pilot models, and models for replicating high-tech applications; and support businesses in applying scientific and technological advancements to the production, processing, and consumption of agricultural products.
Source: https://danviet.vn/loi-ich-lon-tu-nong-nghiep-ung-dung-cong-nghe-cao-tren-4-cay-2-con-20240904151848837.htm
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