In recent times, Duy Xuyen district (Quang Nam province) has made innovations in thinking, working, developing and improving the efficiency of the collective economy in the area. Thanks to that, the collective economy has become a "support" for the development of household economy, creating jobs for workers, contributing to increasing sustainable income for the people.
Promote production and consumption linkage
Mr. Dang Huu Phuc - Vice Chairman of Duy Xuyen District People's Committee said: "In recent years, the activities of cooperative economic organizations and cooperatives in Duy Xuyen district have significantly contributed to the socio-economic development of the locality. The number of newly established cooperatives has increased significantly, from 18 cooperatives in 2012 to 29 cooperatives in 2023.
Duy Oanh Green Agriculture Cooperative is a pioneer in linking production and product consumption for farmers. Photo: TH
Although the operations of cooperatives still face many difficulties, most units have made great efforts to promote their role as "midwives" for farmers in production input services such as: land preparation, irrigation services, supply of seeds and agricultural materials, transfer of science and technology...".
In addition, many cooperatives have linked with businesses and people to organize production associated with product consumption, especially key products such as: glutinous rice seeds, rice seeds, pig farming, mushroom growing, mulberry growing, chili growing, lotus growing for seeds, etc.
Secretary of Quang Nam Provincial Party Committee Luong Nguyen Minh Triet (second from left) visited and presented gifts to encourage Duy Oanh Green Agriculture Cooperative. Photo: TH
Typically, Duy Son Cooperative and Duy Hoa 2 Agricultural Cooperative have linked up to produce and consume rice and glutinous rice seeds with an area of 280 hectares; Duy Thu Agricultural Cooperative and Duy Phu Agricultural Cooperative have linked up with people to grow fruit trees (guava, green-skinned grapefruit) with an area of nearly 60 hectares; Duy Phu Cooperative has linked up with people to grow and consume lotus seeds with an area of 71.7 hectares; Le Bac Cooperative (Duy Chau commune) has linked up to grow hybrid chili with an area of 35 hectares. Nhat Tuan Broom Commercial Agricultural Cooperative has actively participated in the "One Commune One Product" (OCOP) Program....
Duy Phu Cooperative cooperates with people to grow and consume lotus seeds on an area of 71.7 hectares. Photo: TH
Tra Ly dried lotus products have been recognized as 3-star OCOP. Photo: TH
Therefore, it can be considered that the collective economy, with a focus on cooperatives, has actively contributed to the growth of the agricultural economy, promoted the transformation of economic structure and labor structure in Duy Xuyen district. It has made an important contribution to exploiting resources, participating in creating new products for the domestic and export markets, solving employment, and reducing poverty in rural areas.
Replicating collective economic models
To continue to innovate, develop and improve the efficiency of the collective economy, in recent times, Duy Xuyen district has coordinated with provincial departments and branches to support the resolution of difficulties and act as a bridge for connection and cooperation between cooperatives and enterprises.
The District People's Committee regularly guides newly established and operating cooperatives and cooperative groups to choose suitable production and business models and effective organization methods, ensuring that the interests of members are closely linked to the interests of the cooperative.
In 2020, Duy Trinh fish sauce products were recognized as 4-star OCOP. Photo: TH
Implementing Resolution No. 25 of the People's Council of Quang Nam province, Duy Xuyen district continues to promote the meaning, purpose and importance of developing cooperative economy and cooperatives in rural areas. Especially in the period of implementing the National Target Program on new rural construction, associated with restructuring the agricultural sector.
Introduce and organize for typical farmers to visit and study new cooperative models and cooperative groups in the locality. In addition, create favorable conditions for the effective implementation of cooperative economic development policies and cooperatives such as: land, loans for production development, support for science and technology, etc.
Mr. Nguyen Nhat Tuan in Duy Trinh commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province established Nhat Tuan Broom Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative in 2019. Photo: TN
In 2020, Nhat Tuan broom products were recognized as meeting 3-star OCOP standards. Photo: TN
Known to many customers for its many product lines from local agricultural sources such as: cereal powder, brown rice powder, brown rice tea, brown rice and seaweed bars, dried lotus seeds Tra Ly... Ms. Pham Thi Duy My - Director of Duy Oanh Green Agriculture Cooperative (Duy Son commune) shared: "With the attention, support and creation of all favorable conditions from the locality, in the past time, the cooperative has promptly resolved some difficulties and obstacles.
As a result, production and business activities have been increasingly developed, product quality has been improved, designs have been innovated, and the brand has gradually been affirmed and a certain position has been established in the market not only for local consumers but also for the whole country. Duy Oanh Green Agriculture Cooperative has linked production and consumption of clean agricultural products of local farmers, creating stable jobs for nearly 10 workers with an average salary of 5-6 million VND/person/month.
Currently, Nhat Tuan Broom Agricultural and Commercial Cooperative creates jobs for more than 20 local workers.... Photo: TN
“In the coming time, Duy Xuyen district will continue to pay attention to leadership and direction so that the collective economy and cooperatives in the area develop effectively, sustainably and truly become an important component in the district’s economy. From there, it aims to continuously improve income and quality of life, ensure social security for members of cooperatives and cooperative groups and manage democratically, and strongly participate in the cause of industrialization and modernization of agriculture and rural areas,” said Mr. Dang Huu Phuc - Vice Chairman of Duy Xuyen District People's Committee.
Source: https://danviet.vn/quang-nam-nhieu-htx-o-duy-xuyen-doanh-thu-hang-tram-trieu-dong-nho-cac-mat-hang-nay-20240923152701366.htm