Livelihoods for the Highlands
Ms. Ho Thi Hay (M'nong ethnic minority, Tra Han village, Phuoc Tra commune) was delighted to receive two breeding cows from the City Farmers' Association to help supplement her family's livelihood. Ms. Hay is from a poor household; her husband died in the recent natural disaster, and she has three young children who are still in school. Although her family has recently been relocated to a safe area, life remains full of difficulties.
"I am truly grateful for the support in providing breeding cows at the most difficult time for my family. Thanks to the specific technical guidance, I will take care of them to develop a herd, creating an additional source of income to provide for my children's education," Ms. Hay confided.
Similarly, Ms. Ho Thi Le (of the Ca Dong ethnic group, Tra Han village) received two cows from the City Farmers' Association. Ms. Le's family is classified as a poor household, with four young children, living in an old, dilapidated house. Her work tapping rubber trees provides an unstable income, making life difficult. Thanks to the donated cows, Ms. Le has better conditions to develop livestock farming, creating a stable income for her family.
These are two of the 10 ethnic minority households in Phuoc Tra commune, classified as poor or near-poor, who received a total of 18 cows from the City Farmers' Association, with a total cost of 300 million VND, under the National Target Program for socio -economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas.
Along with providing breeding stock, households receive guidance on techniques for building barns, planting grass, caring for the animals, breeding, and preventing and treating diseases. They also receive regular monitoring and support from association officials and local technicians. This knowledge helps people proactively implement the model, develop a sustainable breeding herd, and contribute to improving their income and stabilizing their lives.
The program is not only being implemented in Phuoc Tra, but is also spreading to other mountainous localities. In Dak Pring commune, in 2024, the City Farmers' Association supported 20 cows for 10 poor and near-poor households, with a total cost of 393 million VND.
Mr. Plong Xiêm (of the Giẻ Triêng ethnic group) said that after more than a year of receiving support in the form of cattle and care techniques, he now has another calf. In the future, he plans to continue breeding to develop his herd, viewing it as a source of livelihood to support his family and gradually stabilize his life.
A pillar of support to help people rise up.
According to Mr. Blong Chuồn, Vice Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Đắc Pring commune, applying the correct technical procedures under the guidance of technicians has helped the local cattle herd develop stably, with many cows reproducing and successfully replenishing the herd.
In particular, all households practice enclosed livestock farming and grow grass as a proactive food source. Thanks to the availability of breeding stock, these households have developed stable livelihoods, reduced their dependence on government support, and are gradually rising out of poverty.
Besides cattle farming, since 2023, the Farmers' Association of Quang Nam province (formerly) has implemented a model of cultivating Codonopsis pilosula in Ch'Ơm commune, Tay Giang district (formerly), bringing clear benefits to the local people. The Association supported 10 pilot gardens, corresponding to 10 participating households, with 21,450 Codonopsis pilosula plants grown on 3 hectares, with a total cost of nearly 120 million VND. The people received seedlings, bio-fertilizer, and training in planting and caring techniques.
Ginseng plants thrive in the local soil conditions, becoming a new source of income for mountainous households and creating opportunities for learning and replicating the model throughout the area. Thanks to this model, many households have stable jobs and improved their livelihoods. This is considered a model that attracts farmers and members from highland communes to visit, learn from, and exchange experiences, subsequently applying it to their own development in accordance with local conditions.
According to Nguyen Ut, Standing Vice Chairman of the City Farmers' Association, caring for people in ethnic minority and mountainous areas has always been a key task for the association. Livelihood support models such as donating breeding cattle, providing crops, and transferring technology have yielded practical results, helping people develop their economy and stabilize their lives. In the future, the association will continue to implement more projects suitable to the conditions of each region, aiming to help people in mountainous areas rise up and gradually escape poverty sustainably.
Source: https://baodanang.vn/thiet-thuc-ho-tro-sinh-ke-dong-bao-mien-nui-3314927.html
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