Coming to Nghi Dien commune, Nghi Loc district in November, orange growers here seem to be busier because it is the "year-round" season, so everyone is busy taking care of the precious orange trees, which are the main source of income after a long year of investment and care. However, according to the people, this year's orange crop is still facing many difficulties.
Having just picked up about 10 fallen oranges and put them neatly in the corner of the garden, Ms. Nguyen Thi Lieu, Phuong Son hamlet, Nghi Dien commune, said: When the oranges bloom and bear fruit, everyone is excited because the average number of fruits per tree this year is higher than in previous years. People thought they would have a bumper crop, but the heavy rains at the end of September caused the orange gardens to become waterlogged, especially those in low-lying areas. After the water receded, the oranges fell even though the peel was still green. Up to now, although the number of fallen fruits has decreased, the income of the people has also decreased sharply.
Having said that, Mrs. Lieu pointed to an orange tree next to the fence, sadly saying: This tree is estimated to have nearly 200 fruits, generating tens of millions of dong in revenue. Yet after the rains, fruits fall every day, and now there are only about 80 fruits left hanging on the tree, not sure if they will last until Tet or not...
Not far away, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Tham's family in Phuong Son hamlet is in a similar situation. Mrs. Tham's family has 120 Xa Doai orange trees with golden hearts that are 4-6 years old. Despite proactively monitoring weather developments and digging drainage ditches next to the pond near the garden, Mrs. Tham's orange garden still cannot avoid damage.
Ms. Tham shared: “The characteristic of orange trees is that they cannot withstand flooding. This is the second consecutive year that orange growers in Nghi Dien commune have had to face unfavorable weather conditions in each orange crop… For my family alone, the number of oranges that have fallen is estimated at hundreds since the last rain in September until now.”
Not only is the weather difficult, but currently, the Xa Doai orange trees in Nghi Dien are also attacked by insects, most of which are fruit flies. These insects appear from the time the fruit is still young, using their straws to bore through the orange peel, causing the fruit to spoil and fall prematurely. The punctured spots are black, soft, with small sap, difficult to detect. Only when looking closely at the surface of the fruit peel, when black spots appear, is it too late to prevent.
However, it is difficult to prevent this type of insect because if pesticides are used, it will affect the quality of the oranges. Manual measures such as wrapping the fruit or using lights to attract flies away from the orange garden have not been very effective. Therefore, this year, Xa Doai orange growers are facing a "double problem" of worrying about fruit falling and dealing with insects that destroy the oranges.
It is known that in Nghi Dien commune, there are currently dozens of households growing Xa Doai oranges with a golden heart on an area of about 30 hectares. To maintain stable development, prevent pests and diseases, and preserve the precious orange variety, local authorities are recommending that people take care of the tree in an organic way, which both helps the tree grow well and protects the environment in the long term.
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