Farmers in Do Luong earn tens of millions of dong per hectare of sweet corn during the Lunar New Year season.

Despite the freezing weather and muddy fields, in recent days, people in Thuan Son commune (Do Luong district) have been busy harvesting corn. Besides glutinous corn and biomass corn, sweet corn has also been introduced by the people of Thuan Son commune to the alluvial plains along the Lam River. (Photo: BN)



Corn is a traditional crop that provides the main source of income for hundreds of households in Thuan Son commune, supplying both commercial corn and animal feed. In recent years, farmers have introduced sweet corn varieties for commercial cultivation. Photo: HB

According to Mr. Nguyen Van Loi, Secretary of the Commune Party Committee, Thuan Son commune has approximately 108 hectares of corn, including 33 hectares of sweet corn. For the past four years, commune officials have contacted a corn purchasing company in the North to provide seeds, fertilizers, and a guaranteed purchase agreement for 100% of the produce, bringing a considerable income to the farmers. (Photo: BN)

Locals mobilize machinery to help harvest corn before Tet (Lunar New Year). Photo: HB

Sweet corn ears are quite large, 3-4 ears per kilogram. Photo: BN

The current purchase price for sweet corn from farmers in Thuan Son commune is 3,500 - 3,800 VND/kg. Photo: HB

Officials from the commune and village People's Committees assist residents in harvesting and tallying the amount of corn so that they can receive payment right in the fields. Photo: HB

Each hectare of sweet corn yields approximately 5 tons, providing farmers with an income of about 80 million VND per hectare after deducting expenses. (Photo: BN)

Corn grown on alluvial soil along the river in Thuan Son commune yields high economic returns. In addition to 108 hectares of corn, Thuan Son commune also has 115 hectares of winter crops on alluvial soil such as gourds, pumpkins, and vegetables, which also bring significant income to local farmers. (Photo: HB)

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