The organic ST25 rice crop in Hung Long commune, Ho Chi Minh City, has been a resounding success, boasting outstanding yields and high purchase prices. Amidst the festive atmosphere of Independence Day, the joy of the farmers is amplified, affirming the success of this clean and sustainable farming model, supported by businesses and the government.
The joy of a bountiful harvest and good prices.
In early September, the fields of Hung Long commune resound with the noise of harvesting machines and the smiles of farmers, signaling a bountiful harvest. Having cultivated the ST25 rice variety for many years, Mr. Tran My Hue's family (Hamlet 18) is busy harvesting 9,000 m² of organic rice.
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| Local authorities visited the rice fields, sharing in the joy of the farmers as the rice purchase price reached 12,100 VND/kg. Photo: Nguyen Quang |
Mr. Hue happily shared that last year, the heavy rains and strong winds caused the rice to fall over, but this year the rice is standing tall and the yield is good. With this area, his family harvested more than 2.6 tons, about 200 kg more than the previous season.
That joy is also spreading among farmers in the region. In the bustling atmosphere of the harvest season, the joy of celebrating National Day on September 2nd further motivates farmers to expand their organic rice farming model.
"This year, the rice crop is bountiful, and importantly, it's a bumper harvest with high prices, so the farmers are very happy. After a period of effective application, seeing the results, many farmers are talking to each other about switching to organic farming and expanding their rice cultivation area," said Mr. Tran My Hue.
This is the third summer-autumn crop season in which the organic ST25 rice cultivation model has been tested, and it continues to yield high productivity in the locality. With support from ABZ Import-Export Co., Ltd., farmers are guaranteed the purchase of all their products, supplied with agricultural materials at stable prices, and paid immediately after harvest. Specifically for this summer-autumn crop season, the purchase price of fresh rice at the field reached 12,100 VND/kg, a remarkably high price that has greatly pleased the farmers.
Sharing more about this joy, Mr. Nguyen Van Hai, a farmer from Hung Long commune, said: "This crop wasn't flattened by strong winds and storms, so the farmers are happy. The rice survived because this is the peak season for storms, and it's also selling at a good price, so I think all the rice farmers in the area are thrilled."
Towards clean and sustainable agriculture
This model has received widespread support from households, aiming towards clean agriculture. After the merger, Hung Long commune has a significant advantage in agricultural land area, allowing it to inherit and replicate effective models from former communes such as Hung Long, Qui Duc, and Da Phuoc. To date, the total area of organic ST25 rice cultivation in the commune has reached nearly 30 hectares.
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| Following a successful trial period of organic ST25 rice cultivation, a large number of local people have enthusiastically joined in. Photo: Nguyen Quang |
According to Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hanh, Secretary of the Party Committee of Hung Long commune, the successful harvest is an important encouragement for the commune to continue orienting towards modern agricultural development. In the 2025-2030 term, the commune's Party Committee aims to strengthen coordination with relevant departments and agencies to support farmers with scientific and technical knowledge , training, and improved plant and animal breeds. At the same time, the commune will focus on linking existing models, moving towards establishing cooperatives and production groups to create a stable production and consumption chain.
"In the near future, the Party Committee of the commune, together with the Farmers' Association and other socio-political organizations in the area, will continue to pay attention to, more specifically, how to effectively link existing models that are being implemented successfully, moving towards establishing cooperatives or cooperative groups... This issue will be implemented soon to more effectively connect production and consumption in the best way in the future, helping people feel secure in their production," said Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hanh.
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| Following three bumper harvests in Hung Long, this is an optimistic sign and a significant change in the farming practices of local farmers. Photo: Nguyen Quang |
From the joy of individual farmers to the long-term vision of the locality, Hung Long is showing a strong transformation. The success after three consecutive harvests is not only an optimistic sign of a bountiful harvest, but also a foundation for this suburban commune of Ho Chi Minh City to affirm its position as a sustainable, clean rice production area in the heart of the country's largest city.
According to Nguyen Quang/VOV - Ho Chi Minh City
Source: https://baovinhlong.com.vn/kinh-te/202509/nong-dan-tphcm-trung-dam-lua-st25-huu-co-3e30dad/
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