Women who overcame hardship to become wealthy.

(Quang Ngai Newspaper) - With a spirit of enthusiastic work, many female members in the province have strived to overcome difficulties and build effective economic models.

Having previously worked in an office, but driven by a desire to develop an agricultural model to improve her family's economic situation and increase income, over five years ago, Ms. Kieu Thi Thanh Tuyen (42 years old), residing in Tu Cung village, Tinh Khe commune (Quang Ngai city), decided to quit her job. This was a major turning point in Ms. Tuyen's life, marking the beginning of a journey filled with effort and perseverance to overcome difficulties and become wealthy in her homeland. "Although I knew that giving up a stable, easy job to embark on agricultural production and build a livestock farming model was not easy, I believed that only when you dare to change and start over will you have the opportunity to break through and achieve greater success," Ms. Tuyen shared.

This is the pig farming model of Ms. Kieu Thi Thanh Tuyen's family in Tu Cung village, Tinh Khe commune ( Quang Ngai city).

Taking advantage of her spacious garden, located far from residential areas, Ms. Tuyen invested in developing livestock and crop farming models. She built sturdy, spacious barns covering over 200 square meters to expand her livestock. She also diligently attended training courses, learning about animal care and disease prevention. “In the first year of raising pigs and cattle, I took it one step at a time, experimenting with a few animals instead of rushing into large-scale investments. Once I mastered the techniques and care methods, in the second year, I expanded my operations to a larger scale for higher profits. Because of the large garden, I planted grass and sweet potato leaves to increase the supply of green fodder for the pigs and cattle. Currently, I raise 4 breeding cows, 8 sows, and several dozen fattening pigs. On average, each year, from the breeding sows, I sell about 200-300 piglets and fattening pigs, and 2-3 calves,” Ms. Tuyen said.

Besides livestock farming, Ms. Tuyen utilizes the vacant land around her house to grow various green vegetables for several local markets. She grows these vegetables organically, minimizing the use of chemical pesticides, making them popular with consumers. “Over the years, our family's economic models have developed quite well, bringing in a high and stable income. Although farming is more strenuous than office work, I have more control over my time, and our family's finances are improving. In the future, I will continue to expand and develop livestock farming on a larger scale, aiming to build a farm,” Ms. Tuyen said.

Building an integrated economic model

In Dong Quang residential area, Pho Van ward (Duc Pho town), when mentioning Ms. Vo Thi Tuong Vi (42 years old), everyone praises her for her diligence, hard work, and spirit of overcoming difficulties to develop her family's economy.

Ms. Vo Thi Tuong Vi, residing in Dong Quang residential area, Pho Van ward (Duc Pho town), takes care of her family's herd of cows.

When she first got married, Ms. Vi and her husband faced many difficulties and lacked capital to develop their production. Thanks to the support of the Women's Union of the ward, Ms. Vi boldly borrowed preferential loans from the Social Policy Bank to build barns and buy breeding cows. From a few initial cows, Ms. Vi developed her breeding herd of hybrid cows to 8; on average, she sells 8 calves each year. Ms. Vi also diligently and tirelessly rented additional land for cultivation, with over 3 hectares of rice, 2 hectares of watermelon, and several plots of vegetables. “Raising cows requires a year for them to reproduce and produce calves for sale, so to increase income, I rented more land for farming. Most of the work of preparing the land and caring for the crops is done by my husband and me; only during planting and harvesting do I hire additional seasonal workers. On average, each year I harvest about 30 tons of rice, 50 tons of watermelon, and various green vegetables to sell at the markets,” Ms. Vi happily said.

Thanks to her diligence and shrewd business sense, Ms. Vi's family's economic situation has improved significantly, allowing her to provide for her children's education. Not only is she hardworking, but Ms. Vi also actively participates in activities initiated and implemented by the Women's Union of Pho Van Ward, such as cooking charitable porridge for the poor and helping many disadvantaged members. Ms. Huynh Thi Yen Nga, President of the Women's Union of Pho Van Ward, commented that despite her busy family life, Ms. Vi is always energetic and actively participates in the Union's activities. She also readily shares her business experience with many members and women, helping many women find motivation to overcome poverty.

Text and photos: H.THU

Source: https://baoquangngai.vn/xa-hoi/doi-song/202505/nhung-phu-nu-vuot-kho-lam-giau-29e023e/