Currently, Thanh Loc commune has approximately 109 hectares of various vegetables, yielding over 25 tons per year. Previously, the locality had a relatively high poverty rate. Since 2010, people have begun to shift from monoculture rice farming to growing green vegetables. After more than 15 years of persistent transformation, the lives of many households have improved significantly.
Nearly 2,000 square meters of land planted with amaranth, mustard greens, bok choy, and lettuce provides Ms. Tran Thi Giang with a stable source of income. Photo: MOC TRA
Along the concrete road in Thanh Hung hamlet, it's easy to see many households utilizing the land around their houses to grow cucumbers, bitter melons, cabbage, lettuce, and herbs. This area has a low-lying topography, but the people have taken advantage of the cool climate and abundant water from the canal system to grow vegetables year-round. Mr. Danh Kim Dai, Party Secretary and Head of Thanh Hung hamlet, said: “Initially, only a few households grew vegetables. Seeing the economic benefits from the pioneering households, the model gradually expanded, forming a green vegetable belt with a variety of vegetables. On average, each household grows about 4 crops per year, yielding about 2.5 tons per 500 square meters of land. With the lowest vegetable price of about 5,000 VND/kg as it is now, each household earns more than 12 million VND per year from 500 square meters of land for vegetable cultivation.”
As one of the young people with many years of experience in vegetable farming in Thanh Hung hamlet, Danh Tam and his wife currently earn about 90 million VND per year from their 3 acres of farmland. The embankment area is used to grow long beans and bitter melon, while the land inside is used for rotating leafy vegetables. Local vegetables are mainly sold at markets in Rach Gia and Minh Luong markets. "Every day, my wife and I earn an average of about 500,000 VND from selling vegetables. Thanks to the installation of an automatic sprinkler irrigation system, labor has been reduced, and farming is much easier," Tam shared.
Ms. Tran Thi Giang's family, residing in Thanh Hung hamlet, currently owns nearly 2,000 square meters of land for growing amaranth, mustard greens, sweet cabbage, lettuce, etc. Vegetable production has undergone many changes compared to the past, especially the use of biological pesticides in the correct dosage and strict adherence to procedures before harvesting. As a result, the harvested vegetables are safe and free from chemical residues. Similarly, Ms. Thi Tu, also residing in the same hamlet, has been involved in vegetable farming for over 12 years. Utilizing over 800 square meters of land around her house, she grows jute mallow, mustard greens, amaranth, herbs, and other vegetables.
Mr. Danh Con, a farmer with many years of experience growing vegetables in Thanh Loc commune, said: “Vegetables bring quite high economic efficiency; depending on the type of plant, a crop can be harvested in about two months. Farming now requires careful planning, not leaving any land fallow. Arranging planting time appropriately ensures year-round income.” Thanks to successful harvests and good prices, he was able to invest in a mini tiller to speed up soil preparation and improve soil aeration, enhancing farming efficiency.
Not far from Mr. Con's vegetable garden, Ms. Thi Diep, residing in Thanh Hung hamlet, is also a meticulous vegetable grower. She doesn't use herbicides but manually pulls out each weed in her garden. While weeding, she observes the plant's growth, adjusting the amount of water and fertilizer accordingly, aiming to provide clean and safe vegetables for consumers.
According to Mr. Danh Tam, sharing experiences and providing technical support among farmers is crucial for sustainable development. "I am always ready to provide technical guidance to those who want to grow vegetables. During the production process, I also regularly research and apply scientific and technical advancements to improve production efficiency," Mr. Tam shared.
Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Thanh Loc commune, Danh Tung, informed: “The Association regularly coordinates with the Social Policy Bank to support farmers with loans through 30 savings and loan groups in the area. At the same time, we encourage farmers to mechanize and apply scientific and technical advancements to production. In recent years, the area of vegetable cultivation in the commune has expanded, contributing to increased income for the people and providing a source of safe vegetables for the market.”
Currently, the vegetable growing area of Thanh Loc commune is considered one of the largest vegetable growing regions, regularly supplying products to wholesale markets in the province. Thanks to a suitable approach, local farmers are gradually stabilizing productivity, improving product quality, and effectively developing the local strengths in vegetable cultivation.
MOC TRA
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/trong-rau-hieu-qua-o-thanh-loc-a481527.html
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