At the High-tech Agricultural Production Zone of the Center for Application of Science and Technology Advances (KH&CN), Cao Bang Department of Science and Technology, the Kim Hong Ngoc melon growing model is deployed on an area of 1,000 m² with about 1,000 trees.
With the goal of researching and applying the perfecting of sustainable farming processes in greenhouses and net houses in an organic direction to create safe, quality products to serve consumers, the Center implements the model with the motto "prevention is better than cure", focusing on taking care of melon plants right from the time of sowing seeds.
Different from traditional farming methods, the model uses a modern greenhouse and net house system, helping to control environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, light and minimize the impact of rain, sun, pests and diseases.
Thanks to the application of advanced techniques, plants fully absorb nutrients and grow healthily and evenly.
The application of drip irrigation system combined with organic fertilizers helps plants absorb nutrients fully, grow healthily and evenly. During the flowering stage, artificial pollination techniques are carried out systematically, each plant leaves only one fruit to concentrate nutrients, helping the melons reach a weight of 1.2 - 1.5 kg/fruit. About 75 - 80 days after planting, the melons are harvested, meeting safety standards and having a characteristic sweet and aromatic flavor.
Initial evaluation results show that Kim Hong Ngoc melon products have high sweetness, beautiful appearance, and absolutely no use of pesticides. With a selling price of about 40,000 VND/kg, the model brings stable economic value and has the ability to expand production scale towards commodities. In particular, input costs are lower than outdoor cultivation due to optimization of irrigation water, fertilizers and minimizing natural disaster risks.
Opening up the direction of sustainable agricultural development
The success of the Kim Hong Ngoc melon growing model using high technology in greenhouses and greenhouses is an important premise for the Center to continue implementing experimental planting models of some fruit trees, medicinal plants, and spices with high economic value. In addition, the Center also conducts experimental production of some other crops such as: Melon, Tieu Yen cucumber, Kim De Vuong melon
Cao Bang is a mountainous province with complex terrain and traditional production conditions still face many difficulties. Therefore, the application of science, technology and innovation in agriculture not only helps to increase productivity but also opens up opportunities for sustainable poverty reduction for the people.
The Kim Hong Ngoc melon growing model shows that when farmers have access to new techniques, standard processes and quality varieties, they can switch from small-scale production to high-tech agricultural models, providing stable income. With a short growing cycle, low costs and good profits, melons become a suitable choice for poor and near-poor households to boldly invest, gradually improve their livelihoods and escape poverty with their own strength.
Not only creating economic value, the model also spreads new awareness of modern agricultural production: using organic fertilizers instead of chemicals, reducing environmental impact, production associated with food safety and meeting the needs of the urban market. This contributes significantly to the formation of sustainable production areas, connecting consumption according to the value chain, a key factor to improve the lives of farmers in mountainous areas.
According to the development orientation plan from now to 2030, the Center continues to promote the reception, transfer and application of new technical advances in research activities to improve productivity and quality of local agricultural products through cooperation programs with research institutes, prestigious universities in the country, the Management Board of the High-Tech Agricultural Zone of Ho Chi Minh City... to propagate medicinal plants, forestry varieties and local specialty varieties, such as ginseng, red lingzhi, orchid, wolfberry, codonopsis, white starfruit, fritillary...; receive and master the process of propagating black canarium...; build a production model to ensure food safety for transfer and replication in the province and neighboring provinces for plants: buffalo ginger, mountain ginger, sweet honey-flavored golden passion fruit...
Kim Hong Ngoc melon model in greenhouse brings high economic efficiency.
Based on positive results, the Center for Application of Science and Technology Advances is developing technical documents, providing practical training, and supporting the transfer of melon growing processes to households, cooperatives, and businesses in the area.
In the coming time, when the model is replicated and linked to a stable consumption system, Kim Hong Ngoc melon can completely become one of the key products of high-tech agriculture in the locality. This is a clear demonstration of the role of science and technology in promoting rural economic development, increasing income and sustainably reducing poverty in the northern mountainous region.
The implementation of the Kim Hong Ngoc melon model in greenhouses and net houses not only brings direct economic efficiency but also creates an important foundation for the transition to modern agriculture in Cao Bang.
When people have access to advanced technical processes, stable consumer markets and support from the science and technology sector, the model can promote long-term value, contributing to the formation of safe production areas and improving the quality of local agricultural products.
The initial success of the model also affirms the practical role of science, technology and innovation in promoting sustainable poverty reduction, expanding livelihoods and improving people's lives. This will be an important basis for Cao Bang to continue to replicate high-tech models, creating a new direction for local agriculture in the coming years.
Center for Science and Technology Communication
Source: https://mst.gov.vn/ung-dung-cong-nghe-cao-tao-sinh-ke-moi-cho-nong-dan-cao-bang-197251126134021706.htm
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