My Thoi during the Tet season

Mr. Tran Thanh Binh harvests duck eggs to supply the Tet market. Photo: Nguyen Hung

With a total flock of approximately 2,800 laying ducks and an egg-laying rate of 65-70%, the households of Mr. Tran Thanh Binh and Mr. Tran Van Vang, residing in Long Hung 2 hamlet, supply about 2,000 eggs to the market daily. Having been involved in duck farming for over 30 years, Mr. Tran Thanh Binh stated that, in addition to ensuring egg production for the market before Tet (Lunar New Year), his family also proactively plans for the production cycle after Tet. Accordingly, after harvesting eggs after Tet, the ducks will undergo simultaneous molting (also known as "shedding") from around the 10th to the 15th day of the first lunar month to regenerate their strength and prepare for a new, higher-yielding egg-laying cycle. The molting process usually includes reducing feed rations, reducing lighting time, and supplementing with appropriate nutrition to speed up the molting process, within about 4-6 weeks.

Despite rising input costs and fluctuating prices, Mr. Binh's family, with their years of experience, diligence, and proactive spirit, earns approximately 300,000-400,000 VND per day. Although the profit is not yet high, maintaining a stable flock and ensuring a steady income remains crucial in the current situation. Besides accumulating experience over many years of farming, Mr. Binh also proactively seeks out new information and techniques, selecting those suitable for his family's specific conditions. Furthermore, veterinary officers from the ward regularly inspect the disease situation, monitor the number of poultry, and administer vaccinations according to regulations, giving the people peace of mind in their production.

In My Thoi ward, there are many households raising ducks for egg production on a fairly large scale, making a significant contribution to the food supply for the market. A prime example is Mr. Dang Phu Thanh from Tay An hamlet. He and three other farmers have added 6,000 ducks, expanding their flock and applying strict care and disease prevention procedures to ensure stable egg production. According to Mr. Thanh, to ensure consistent egg production, the ducks must be fed from morning until around 4 PM each day, combined with nutritional supplements and tonics to ensure quality eggs. “The supply is usually sufficient during Tet (Lunar New Year), and egg prices also increase, so the lives of farmers are basically stable,” Mr. Thanh shared.

Besides duck farming, local farmers are also well-prepared for the Tet market with other livestock. In the beef cattle farming model, Mr. Nguyen Van Dau, residing in Trung Hung hamlet, raises 5 male cattle, mainly French crossbreeds. The herd is carefully cared for, with feed mainly consisting of grass, corn stalks, and fermented rice bran. According to Mr. Dau, French crossbreed cattle take 18-24 months to raise, reaching a weight of approximately 500kg to nearly 1 ton when sold. Although the selling price is not as high as in previous years, this model still helps his family maintain a stable income without requiring much land or labor.

Meanwhile, pineapple farmers in Thoi An A hamlet are effectively applying techniques to corn cultivation for the Tet market. According to Mr. Vo Van Khai, a resident of Thoi An A hamlet, after successfully cultivating sweet corn organically, corn growers are now quite enthusiastic because the product is of high quality, has a stable market, and is profitable. The Chairman of the People's Committee of My Thoi Ward, Vuong Mai Trinh, stated: “Depending on the conditions of each area, people have different methods of farming and livestock raising. For effective models that can be maintained and replicated, the ward will direct the relevant departments to continue to support farmers, gradually moving towards smart and modern agriculture .”

Farmers in My Thoi ward are proactively and flexibly preparing livestock and poultry to serve the Lunar New Year market in 2026, ensuring a safe and high-quality food supply.

NGUYEN HUNG

Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/my-thoi-vao-vu-tet-a476270.html