The growing area code (MSVT) is an identification number for a growing area to monitor production, control product quality, trace the origin of crops, thereby contributing to improving product quality, expanding the consumption market, creating trust for consumers with products of clear origin... With this benefit, over the past time, Thieu Hoa district has focused on forming specialized farming areas, building MSVT.
Thieu Phuc commune uses drones to spray pesticides on rice production areas that have been granted planting area codes.
As a locality with many favorable conditions for agricultural production, right from the time there was a plan to build MSVT, Thieu Phuc Commune assigned Thieu Phuc Agricultural Service Cooperative - Electricity to build a rice MSVT with an area of 10 hectares in Village 2, with about 50 households and cooperatives engaged in production. Mr. Nguyen Van Tinh, director of the cooperative, said: With the hope that the model will help people apply the improved rice farming process and improve the quality of rice, the cooperative has organized propaganda sessions for people to understand. clearly understand the benefits of participating in the construction of MSVT, besides, training in science and technology for people to apply in actual production. During the implementation process, the cooperative always accompanies, regularly inspects and supervises the technical process, provides fertilizer with deferred payment to the people, etc. At the same time, instructs the households to meticulously record the works. fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting; use organic fertilizers and plant protection drugs on the list of permitted use, suitable for each stage of plant growth and development, absolutely do not use herbicides and ensure sufficient time. quarantine before putting the product on the market. Ms. Tran Thi Ly, a resident of village 2, whose rice area is currently being granted MSVT, said: Although applying many production techniques is still quite new to our people, but with the enthusiastic guidance of the government. localities, cooperatives, with favorable weather conditions, in this crop, the area granted MSVT, the yield is expected to be about 10% higher than the traditional rice production area; Especially, the area granted MSVT is allowed to sign a product consumption contract with the enterprise. In the coming time, Thieu Phuc commune has plans to expand the rice production area granted MSVT to about 20 hectares.
The construction of MSVT not only helps traceability but also adheres to production according to certain processes to meet the requirements of markets. From there, contributing to changing production thinking and actions of people and managers in localities in the district; bringing positive impacts and effects in improving the competitiveness of agricultural products, promoting production linkages, and forming sustainable value chains. Currently, in Thieu Hoa district, more than 50 hectares of crops have been granted MSVT with 4 MSVT of rice, 2 MSVT of Kim Hoang Hau melon and 1 MSVT of cantaloupe.
Mr. Trinh Duc Hung, Head of the District Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said: MSVT can be seen as the key in improving the quality and expanding the consumption market for agricultural products. In order to raise awareness and understanding for officials, localities and cooperatives about safe agricultural product production, technical requirements for concentrated growing areas, State management in building MSVT for farmers. Key products such as rice, vegetables, fruits... The District People's Committee held training sessions on the process of setting up production areas for key crops according to VietGAP process or equivalent, and disseminated mandatory market regulations. imports such as management of harmful organisms, the process of monitoring pests and diseases in the planting area, requirements on the use of plant protection drugs, etc. Besides, in the process of developing MSVT, the district often Regularly follow up with the grassroots, coordinate with local authorities to organize training on science and technology transfer, and guide the order and procedures. At the same time, appoint officials to inspect and supervise the planting area to promptly correct and guide the implementation in accordance with regulations; propagate and encourage people to continue strictly complying with the provisions of the issued MSVT.
Article and photo: Le Ngoc
