Visiting the agricultural areas of Battalion 6, Regiment 19, it is easy to see that the land has been systematically and scientifically improved. Before each planting season, the units meticulously prepare the soil, let it dry, and create raised beds to prevent waterlogging during heavy rains; barren land is supplemented with organic fertilizer to increase porosity and retain moisture for crops. The main source of fertilizer is composted from livestock by-products, leaves, and straw using a closed-loop process, ensuring complete decomposition before use, saving costs, protecting the soil, and ensuring food safety. Battalion 6 also has a nursery with a variety of seedlings, ready to supply the entire unit.

Vegetable garden of the 19th Regiment (968th Division, 4th Military Region).

Sergeant Ho Cong Thao of Company 12, Battalion 6, shared: “The weather is unpredictable, with periods of intense rain and sunshine, so my unit proactively improves the soil, composts, and carefully protects the crops. Every officer and soldier is responsible for taking care of the production area so that vegetables and fruits grow well, serving our daily meals.”

The unit maintains proper crop care according to technical procedures, planting at the right time, practicing rational crop rotation, regularly weeding, tilling, and watering, manually removing pests, prioritizing the use of biological products to control pests and diseases, and minimizing the use of harmful chemicals. The garden's protective system, from roofing to drainage ditches, is promptly reinforced to protect crops during heavy rains, intense heat, and prolonged cold spells.

Major Pham Xuan Tai, Deputy Battalion Commander of Battalion 6, affirmed: “We have determined that for agricultural production to be effective, it must be done comprehensively, from soil improvement, composting, care, and protection to disease prevention and control. Commanders at all levels regularly inspect, guide, and promptly adjust technical measures to suit the weather and actual conditions of the unit.”

In addition to focusing on crop cultivation, Regiment 19 also promotes livestock development in a safe and sustainable manner. The livestock facilities are built solidly, ensuring good ventilation in the summer and warmth in the winter; sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization are carried out rigorously and regularly, with disease prevention as the primary focus. Models for raising sows, cattle, poultry, and fish are maintained stably, combined with utilizing by-products from farming as feed, contributing to reduced costs, improved economic efficiency, and food safety.

Thanks to the well-organized and scientific approach, the coordinated efforts of all levels, and especially the high sense of responsibility of officers and soldiers, agricultural production at Regiment 19 has yielded remarkable results. Currently, the unit is 100% self-sufficient in vegetables and 80% self-sufficient in meat and fish of all kinds, at lower prices than the market, with guaranteed quality, contributing to improving rations and the living standards of the soldiers.

Lieutenant Colonel Ho Manh Trinh, Head of Logistics and Technical Services of Regiment 19, shared: “Developing agricultural production is a regular and long-term task. The Logistics and Technical Services Department always proactively advises the Party Committee and the Regiment's command on leading and directing the organization of sustainable farming and livestock raising, adapting to weather conditions to ensure efficiency, continuously improving the lives of soldiers, and contributing to the unit's successful completion of all tasks.”

    Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/quoc-phong-an-ninh/xay-dung-quan-doi/thuc-tuc-binh-cuong-o-trung-doan-19-1027172