The application of science and technology to agricultural production has seen many positive changes in recent years, stemming from practical needs and the proactive participation of the people. However, in many localities, this issue still faces many limitations that need to be addressed.
With over 1,300 hectares of fruit trees, Nhu Xuan district has focused on selecting and promptly transferring many new fruit tree varieties with high yield and quality, and staggered harvesting seasons. At the same time, it has organized training for people on methods of grafting and improving fruit trees, bagging fruit to reduce pests and diseases, and caring for fruit trees according to VietGAP standards. The district also encourages people to invest in drip irrigation systems, especially for large-scale production areas. However, the area of fruit tree production according to VietGAP standards in the district is still limited.
Mr. Tran Xuan Nhac, a resident of Hoa Quy commune, said: “Although I have researched the benefits of growing fruit trees according to VietGAP standards, I have not yet applied it to my family's production area because it requires a large investment in synchronized infrastructure, irrigation water treatment systems, etc. Besides, for grapefruit and oranges, the harvesting time to achieve economic efficiency is quite long, and there is no revolving capital to invest in production development.”
Regarding this issue, Mr. Le Tien Dat, Head of the Agriculture and Rural Development Department of the district, assessed: Besides the small and fragmented area of fruit tree production, the investment costs for production according to VietGAP standards face many difficulties due to limited consumer awareness. Locally, the human resources serving to advise and guide cultivation techniques according to VietGAP standards are still limited in both quantity and quality; people in mountainous areas do not have many opportunities to research and participate in training courses on cultivation knowledge and techniques...
In livestock farming, many farm owners have proactively invested in building sturdy, automated barns, implementing closed-loop farming processes, breeding and selecting high-quality livestock, and using modern machinery. However, reality shows that investment in livestock farming has not yielded the expected results due to the unstable market for livestock products, and the competitiveness and economic efficiency have not been commensurate with the level of investment. Mr. Trinh Dinh Dong, owner of a large-scale chicken farm in Quy Loc town (Yen Dinh district), said: “The investment and operating costs of machinery are high, while the selling prices of livestock products are unstable; especially, there is no clear distinction in value between livestock products produced using traditional methods and those produced using high technology, so it is impossible to sell at high prices. Besides large-scale farms, most are household farms, so farmers are still hesitant to apply science and technology. Currently, I have had to temporarily stop operating some machinery to save on production costs.”
Thanh Hoa province aims to achieve a high-tech agricultural product value of 20% or more by 2025. However, currently, the rate of application of science and technology between the lowland and mountainous areas still differs significantly due to limited farming practices; complex weather and climate conditions; and frequent pest and disease outbreaks. Most agricultural production models in the province are small-scale, the agricultural production skills of the people are uneven, and there is a lack of modern technical infrastructure, so the application of science and technology has not met expectations. To achieve the above goal, relevant departments and localities are continuing to promote the testing and experimentation of new varieties in crop cultivation, livestock farming, and aquaculture. At the same time, attention is being paid to training and improving the professional skills of agricultural extension officers to transfer technology and support farmers in the process of applying science and technology to agricultural production.
Text and photos: Le Ngoc
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