Farmers here, from young to old, have persistently transformed barren land into a green agricultural model. This approach not only brings economic benefits but also opens up attractive experiential tourism.
I thought I had to give up.
These days, the vineyard of Ms. Vo Thi Xem (Lam Yen village, Vu Gia commune) is always bustling with visitors who come to take photos and eagerly await the ripening grapes to experience picking them. Under the lush green vines, hundreds of bunches of grapes are growing, carefully wrapped in protective bags. Few would have imagined that in this riverside area frequently affected by floods, an organic farming model with novel crop varieties is gradually taking shape.
In early 2025, Ms. Vo Thi Xem's family boldly converted over 800 square meters of land, previously used for growing low-yield crops and fruit trees, to cultivate Korean milk grapes, black grapes, and Taiwanese sweet apples. However, just as the plants were taking root in the difficult soil, a major flood at the end of 2025 submerged the orchard, causing particularly severe damage to the apple trees. "There were times when I almost gave up," Ms. Xem recalled thoughtfully.
Thanks to technical support from her son and the constant care the mother and daughter provided in the garden, applying an automatic irrigation system, the garden gradually recovered and became lush and green again. According to Mrs. Xem, grape cultivation cannot be based solely on theory; instead, one must "read" the weather, humidity, and the plant's reactions each day.
From using rice husks and straw as fertilizer to retain moisture, to using sugarcane bagasse to enhance the natural sweetness of the grapes, to scattering ripe bananas around the base of the vines as they ripen, all are valuable experiences accumulated through practical care. “Looking at the vineyard laden with grapes, I feel all the hard work was worthwhile. About half a month after the grapes ripen, the vineyard opens its doors to visitors to experience and buy organic grapes to support the business,” Ms. Xem shared.
Not far from Mrs. Xem's garden, Mr. Hoang Ngoc Minh (Hamlet 2, Dai Loc Commune) is also pursuing his own journey with organic grapevines on the barren land along the river. On an area of about 500 square meters, Mr. Minh has diligently planted hundreds of Korean Shine Muscat grapes and black grapes using organic farming methods. To achieve the abundant harvest of hundreds of kilograms of grapes each season, Mr. Minh has also experienced many failures.
Growing organic grapes means accepting lower yields in the beginning and requiring a lot of care. Despite having a stable job at a hydroelectric company, his passion for farming and desire to create clean products motivated him to return to his hometown to start his own business.
“Initially, I thought that simply importing seedlings and receiving technology transfer from South Korea would be sufficient. But in reality, the climate and soil conditions here are completely different. We have to observe and adjust our care methods accordingly. Growing organic grapes is very hard work; we have to monitor the plants daily. But in return, we have a safe product for consumers, and the soil in the vineyard is healthier,” he said.
From vineyards to experiential tourism
Amidst the barren slopes, lush green grapevines now cover many gardens in Vu Gia and Dai Loc communes. Behind these plump bunches of grapes lies not only a story of economic success, but also the journey of those who dared to try, dared to fail, and persevered in pursuing clean, sustainable farming practices.
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There, young engineers are leaving stable jobs to return to their hometowns and become farmers. There are also mothers who spent their lives working in the fields and gardens, now learning how to cultivate grapes using automated irrigation systems, biological products, and meticulous daily care. From these gardens, a new direction is gradually emerging: green agriculture combined with experiential tourism.
According to a representative from the Economic Department of Vu Gia commune, Ms. Vo Thi Xem's organic vineyard demonstrates positive results both economically and in terms of sustainable agricultural development. Ms. Xem's family has invested in a greenhouse system and automatic irrigation, enabling more scientific care, reducing pests and diseases, and improving product quality.
Notably, this area is located at the foot of An Binh Bridge, near the sunflower field – a model of landscape creation combined with sunflower oil production in Vu Gia commune that attracted a large number of locals and tourists during the Lunar New Year of 2026. The connection between the vineyard, the sunflower field, and the riverside ecological space is opening up potential for the development of agricultural tourism in the locality.
Organic fruit farming models in Vu Gia and Dai Loc share common characteristics: systematic investment, application of new techniques, and modern production thinking, contributing to a change in the perception of farming in rural areas: not just growing for sale, but also creating experiences.
The stories of Ms. Xem and Mr. Minh are not simply about making money. They are also stories about returning to the land, to their homeland – through a new, greener, and more sustainable approach.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/nhung-vuon-nho-danh-thuc-dat-que-3336496.html
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