Suitable models
Mushroom farming in Thang Phu commune has been expanded to 10 stable farms, providing regular employment for dozens of workers. With the advantage of abundant straw resources, spacious land, and a stable climate, this model is considered suitable and contributes to the formation of a sustainable production direction for this semi-mountainous region.
In Tu Tra village, Thang Phu commune, Mr. Huynh Toan has been involved in straw mushroom cultivation for nearly 20 years. Starting with a small-scale model, after learning from many places, he gradually expanded, and now maintains 5 mushroom farms operating regularly out of a total of 10 farms that are staggered. Each production cycle lasts 25-30 days, using about 1,800 mushroom substrates, harvesting about 400kg of fresh mushrooms each month. With a selling price ranging from 80,000 to 90,000 VND/kg, Mr. Toan maintains a stable income throughout the year.
"Previously, this area had a lot of straw, and people had no work after the harvest. I took advantage of the readily available materials, tried growing mushrooms, and then learned more techniques. After doing it for a while, I found a stable market and the prices became less volatile," Mr. Toán said.
In Duc Phu commune, the integrated economic model of Mr. Pham Thanh Phung (Group 4, Trung Hoa village) is a prime example of effective land utilization. On an area of approximately 5 hectares, he built two chicken farms with a capacity of 15,000 chickens, planted 1 hectare of betel nut trees and 3 hectares of acacia trees for timber. Each year, the income from chickens reaches over 500 million VND, from betel nut trees about 200 million VND, not including the profit from acacia trees.
Mr. Phung said: "The land in this area is suitable for growing betel nut trees, acacia trees, and raising livestock. A diversified farming system ensures income in every season, without being dependent on other methods. The initial investment is a bit high, but the results are stable and can be sustained in the long term."
According to Mr. Dang Van Dong, Secretary of the Trung Hoa village Party branch, the village currently has nearly 20 households developing garden and farm economies, including 3 large-scale households like Mr. Phung's model. These households are contributing to the shift in the local production structure, making good use of labor, land, and water resources, suitable to the actual conditions of the hilly area.
“The hilly areas of Duc Phu are suitable for developing horticultural farming combined with medium to large-scale livestock farming. But to be effective, systematic investment is necessary. Small-scale operations won't cover costs. We are encouraging people to expand their scale and link production with the market,” Mr. Dong shared.
Infrastructure needs to be synchronized.
According to Mr. Ho Chi Dung, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Thang Phu commune, the locality is focusing on exploiting its agricultural strengths and making the most of available resources to form stable production chains. In addition to 10 mushroom farms operating effectively, the commune also has dried vermicelli production models that have been recognized as 3-star OCOP products, along with models of lotus cultivation, cattle farming, and fruit tree cultivation. These models help people generate additional income, form linked production groups, and gradually shift from small-scale production to commercial production.
“Thang Phu commune has identified its economic development direction based on its agricultural strengths, especially traditional products. In the coming time, the commune will focus on expanding the scale of models that have proven effective, while encouraging businesses to invest in agriculture. We aim to develop specialized farming areas linked to deep processing, product consumption in large markets, stable output, and increased value per unit area. Along with that, the locality will continue to promote the application of science and technology, develop production along the value chain, and gradually build a brand for the commune's agricultural products,” Mr. Dung said.
In Duc Phu commune, Chairman of the People's Committee Ngo Duc An stated that the development of agriculture, forestry, and services remains the main direction for the coming period. The locality is encouraging people to switch to commercial production of crops and livestock, investing on a large scale and applying new techniques to increase productivity. Simultaneously, the commune is supporting the development of linkage models, gradually forming a garden and farm economic zone with stable consumption, limiting fragmented production.
In the period 2025-2030, the commune's goals are to achieve an average annual product value growth rate of 11.1%, a 22.5% increase in per capita income by 2030, a reduction in the poverty rate to below 1%, and to maintain and expand garden and farm economic models, encouraging the application of technology and digital transformation in agricultural production.
“Duc Phu is a large area with a scattered population, and transportation is still difficult in many places. For development plans to become a reality, the locality urgently needs comprehensive investment in infrastructure, focusing on rural transportation, irrigation systems, and electricity for production. With roads and electricity, goods can circulate smoothly, farmers can confidently expand their scale, and businesses can invest. This is a prerequisite for the rural economy to fully realize its potential,” Mr. An said.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/phat-trien-kinh-te-o-vung-ban-son-dia-3309652.html
