Developing organic agriculture, increasing product value

Taking advantage of natural conditions, climate, and soil, people in many communes and wards in the province have changed their farming methods, applying clean and safe agricultural production technology in the direction of organic farming to increase product value. In particular, many models have affirmed their brands and created a foothold in the market.

Giving up the habit of monoculture of rice, farmers have boldly sowed safe vegetable sprouts, sowing faith in sustainable farming methods to bring better income, marking a change in the farming process. Instead of individual production, some households have linked up and concentrated production according to VietGAP. This change not only increases crop productivity but also opens up opportunities for vegetable products to reach new markets.

Van Cap Cooperative, Phung Nguyen Commune is one of the units that effectively implements the linkage of production of agricultural products such as cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, bitter melon and some leafy vegetables. Previously, Phung Nguyen people produced in a traditional, small-scale, unfocused manner, with products mainly sold at wholesale markets or for family consumption. Since joining the Cooperative, they have been trained in safe vegetable growing techniques, helping plants grow and develop well, giving higher yields.

Van Cap Cooperative, Phung Nguyen Commune regularly checks the growth and development of vegetable plants.

According to Mr. Bui Minh Vang - Director of Van Cap Cooperative, people and cooperative staff regularly check the growth and development of vegetables to ensure the best quality. When harvested, vegetables will not be damaged by insects, safe for users, contributing to improving production efficiency.

After harvesting, vegetables are transferred for preliminary processing, packaging, stamping, labeling, and inspection before being supplied to the market. Currently, the safe vegetable growing area of ​​​​Van Cap Cooperative with VietGAP standards is more than 9.5 hectares, with an output of nearly 3 tons per day and a revenue of about 500 - 700 million VND/month. Products are consumed in supermarkets, clean food chains, and kitchens in and outside the province.

The transition from natural farming to investing in new technology and safe production is the direction chosen by many households to get rich from their own vegetable gardens. Hien Khanh Linh Clean Agriculture Cooperative, Hoang An Commune is one of the units with many years of experience in producing vegetables, tubers and fruits. The Cooperative has invested in building a closed greenhouse system, thanks to which, the crops have high economic efficiency.

Recently, the Cooperative has introduced Atlas F1 asparagus variety to be grown in a greenhouse with an area of ^{​​3,000m2} according to VietGAP standards. Asparagus can be harvested after 6 months of planting and continuously for 7-10 years from the time of planting.

The asparagus growing model of Hien Khanh Linh Clean Agriculture Cooperative gives stable productivity.

No toxic chemicals are used, the steps of pruning and pruning are done manually, the fertilizer is composted microorganisms that are left to decompose for a sufficient period of time before use. Moreover, when grown in greenhouses, thanks to the stable temperature, asparagus productivity is not only high but also has few pests and diseases, ensuring food safety.

Although quite new to farmers, the asparagus growing model is considered to have great potential, bringing high economic efficiency, long-term and environmentally friendly, minimizing the use of pesticides. This is an important premise for the locality to develop a new model, helping farmers increase income and improve their lives.

Safe vegetable products are quality checked before being packaged and supplied to the market.

The development of organic agriculture is being expanded in many localities in the province. With a safe production process, ensuring the health of consumers, for many years now, members of Dinh Trung Production and Trade Cooperative, Vinh Phuc Ward have become accustomed to using organic fertilizers instead of inorganic fertilizers and using available materials such as garlic, chili, ginger, wine... to process into pesticides. Thanks to the application of advanced vegetable production processes, the Cooperative has been granted a Certificate of organic agricultural product standards since 2022.

Ms. Hoang Thi Tam - Deputy Director of Dinh Trung Production and Trade Cooperative said: Established in 2017, the Cooperative supplies vegetables, tubers, and fruits to many schools, supermarkets, and restaurants in and outside the province. Up to now, the Cooperative has nearly 40 members participating with a cultivation area of ​​more than 3.5 hectares; supplying the market with nearly 1 ton of vegetables every day, bringing in an average income of 10 - 30 million VND/household/month.

The products are certified to meet organic agricultural standards; produced according to the "5 no" principle (no herbicides; no pesticides; no growth stimulants; no toxic chemical residues and no preservatives). Instead of worrying about the output of the products, members of the Cooperative now only need to focus on care and production while still being able to sell at a stable price, higher than the general market level.

Dinh Trung Production and Trade Cooperative, Vinh Phuc ward supplies nearly 1 ton of vegetables to the market every day.

Organic agriculture is a growing trend today due to the need to use clean products, safe for consumers’ health as well as protecting the environment. This is also one of the solutions to help agriculture create competitiveness and increase product value.

Strict standards and production processes, from the use of organic and microbial fertilizers made from biological materials and agricultural by-products to the construction of greenhouses and net houses, fruit wrapping to limit harmful pests, soil quality analysis to add microorganisms, use of clean water to water plants... help ensure product quality and safety for consumers.

Mr. Nguyen Hoang Duong - Director of the Provincial Agricultural Extension Center said: To increase the value of agricultural products, the center continues to promote the benefits and effectiveness of organic products to people, businesses, and consumers, especially strictly following the production, processing, monitoring, and certification processes of products. At the same time, actively research, apply, transfer science and technology, develop high-tech agriculture, clean agriculture, and organic agriculture to create breakthroughs in productivity and quality. Along with that, focus on building brands for products, ensuring competitive advantages in the market so that organic agriculture can truly spread throughout the countryside of Phu Tho.

Nguyen Anh

Source: https://baophutho.vn/phat-trien-nong-nghiep-huu-co-tang-gia-tri-san-pham-241627.htm