The joy of Phuoc Binh grapefruit being granted a growing area code for export to the US

The grapefruit growing area in Phuoc Binh commune (Bac Ai) has just been granted a growing area code (PB.32.02.01.001) by the Plant Protection Department ( Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development ) for 23 hectares of pilot planting in 3 villages: Gia E, Hanh Rac 2 and Bo Lang, effective from June 22, 2023.

This is good news for the people of Bac Ai mountainous district. The implementation of the growing area code (MSVT) will open the door for Phuoc Binh green-skin grapefruit to access the world market, enhancing its brand and economic value.

These days, like many grapefruit growers in Phuoc Binh commune, Ms. Katơr Thị Ghin’s family in Gia E village is very happy when grapefruit grown locally is granted MSVT for export to the US. Ms. Ghin shared: Recently, my family was selected to pilot green-skin grapefruit cultivation to obtain MSVT, through training sessions I have mastered the technique of growing grapefruit according to VietGAP. For grapefruit growers, being granted MSVT is a great joy, because when the grapefruit is exported, it will create stable output, people will have conditions to increase income, stabilize their lives.

People in Phuoc Binh commune were excited when grapefruit grown locally was granted a growing area code for export to the US. Photo: Kha Han

Like Ms. Ghin's family, joy also came to Mr. Nguyen Van Quang's family in Bac Ray 2 village. Mr. Quang excitedly said: My family cultivates more than 1.5 hectares of green-skinned grapefruit. In recent times, local grapefruit trees have been known in many places for their sweet, crunchy and clean fruit quality. However, prices are often unstable, depending heavily on traders. Being granted MSVT for Phuoc Binh grapefruit for export to the US market will help farmers escape the situation of unstable prices and dependence on traders, helping to increase farmers' income.

Phuoc Binh Commune is the locality with the largest area of green-skinned grapefruit in the province with 193 hectares, annual output reaching over 3,000 tons. The area and output of grapefruit are increasing, but the market is not expanding, the consumption stage depends entirely on traders, so the price is unstable. Therefore, re-planning the growing area and production according to VietGAP standards is an inevitable direction to increase the economic value of grapefruit trees.

Phuoc Binh grapefruit is granted a growing area code for export to the US. Photo: Van Ny

Mr. Pham Dung, Head of the Provincial Department of Cultivation and Plant Protection, said: The fact that Phuoc Binh grapefruit was granted a MSVT for official export to the United States is a testament to the efforts of local people in particular and the agricultural sector in general. Thereby, it will further motivate other typical agricultural products of the province to penetrate the world market more. The MSVT will be a "passport" for Phuoc Binh green-skin grapefruit to be exported to foreign markets through official channels. The unit has notified the representative of the grapefruit growing area code in Phuoc Binh commune and publicly informed grapefruit farmers. The Department also assigned the Domestic Plant Quarantine Station to coordinate with specialized departments of Bac Ai district and the People's Committee of Phuoc Binh commune to continue monitoring and supervising the grapefruit growing area. This is to ensure the maintenance and compliance with the regulations of the importing country 90 days before the next harvest to serve as a basis for maintaining the code; At the same time, guide and supervise the representative of the growing area to publicly inform all households in the growing area about the status of approval and use of MSVT.

Kha Han

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