• Mr. Mai Trung Hieu: Prospering from a diversified farming and livestock model.
  • The multi-crop, multi-animal model: How effective is it?
  • Applying a diversified crop and livestock farming model: Many farmers have become quite wealthy.

Her family not only revitalized 2 hectares of saline-alkaline land but also established a solid foundation for wealth creation, breathing new life into the agricultural landscape of this southernmost region of Vietnam.

The aspiration for breakthrough stems from innovative thinking.

Ca Mau , a region heavily impacted by climate change and saltwater intrusion, presents a difficult challenge for farmers in maintaining a suitable economic model. Instead of struggling with uncertain harvests, Ms. Tran Phuong Thao's family proactively sought a new direction. On their 2 hectares of land, which previously yielded low productivity, she boldly transformed it into a multi-layered agricultural ecosystem applying high technology. With the support of scientific and technological advancements such as greenhouses and water-saving automatic irrigation systems, Ms. Thao successfully domesticated "fussy" crops even on saline-acidic soil.

Currently, the garden named after Nguyen Tho boasts a rich variety of agricultural products: 3,000 cherry tomato plants (Golden, Jade, and Ruby varieties); 1,500 grapevines of various types (candy grapes, black grapes, finger grapes), along with cantaloupe, sweet peppers, etc. Intercropped plants such as cabbage and gourds create a steady income stream throughout the year.

The successful introduction of cherry tomato varieties to Ca Mau is a bold move, opening up a new direction for local agriculture. It not only diversifies the crop structure but also brings high economic value, contributing to increased income for farmers.

This is not just about the yield figures, but the result of perseverance and a spirit of continuous learning, bringing temperate plant varieties to take root deeply in the Ho Thi Ky area.

The highlight of Ms. Thao's model is its operation towards multi-value agriculture. She is not simply a producer of clean agricultural products, but also plays the role of an "experiential service provider." By connecting production and tourism, the value per unit area of ​​land has been increased many times over.

Children enjoy the ecological garden space, where agriculture becomes a vivid and engaging visual lesson about nature .

Looking at the fruits of her labor after many days of hard work, Ms. Tran Phuong Thao couldn't hide her joy: "After many persistent experiments, this season the tomatoes have yielded fruit as expected. From after the New Year in 2026, we will start opening our doors to visitors. Thanks to proactively learning from practical models, our family is becoming more confident in developing diversified crops, linking ecotourism with rural agriculture."

Following the principle of "short-term gains to support long-term growth," Ms. Thao operates her garden in a self-contained manner. Besides the main crops, she grows vegetables around the garden to meet local culinary needs, creating a stable year-round income. From a purely agricultural garden, it is gradually developing into an ideal experiential tourism model, where visitors not only come to sightsee and take photos but also to learn about the clean production process. This combination not only helps promote local agricultural products but also enhances the value of her homeland.

Tourists check in and experience harvesting clean agricultural products right in the garden, a testament to the success of this multi-value economic model.

The appeal of this model has been proven in practice. Mr. Pham Thanh Khiet from An Xuyen ward shared: “These on-site agricultural experience models are very necessary. When I saw the cherry tomato vines climbing the trellises, laden with fruit, I was truly surprised because I had only seen such images online before. The garden space is very beautiful and welcoming. Picking tomatoes by hand and enjoying them right in the garden is a very enjoyable experience. Models like this not only promote local agricultural products but also contribute to creating more attractive destinations for rural tourism.”

Unlocking land potential for sustainable development.

Behind the trellises laden with tomatoes and grapes lies not only hard work and sweat, but also a "revolution" in the mindset of the farmers. Ms. Thao's family has proven a new philosophy: When agricultural products no longer stand alone as raw goods but become part of a chain of experiences, their value is multiplied many times over. At Nguyen Tho's garden, each bunch of grapes, each tomato plant, carries its own story – a story about a brand of clean agricultural products associated with the Ho Thi Ky area. This model is a prime example, a clear testament to the movement of farmers competing in production and business excellence in the 4.0 era. Instead of being content with old ways of thinking, today's farmers know how to use their intelligence to "decode" the land and use technology to overcome the limitations of nature. Ms. Thao's family's success doesn't stop at the household income figures. It suggests a strategic direction, a solution to the sustainable livelihood problem for saline-acidic soils: Production linked with services, agriculture intertwined with experiential learning.

Ms. Tran Phuong Thao is tending to her trellises of cherry tomatoes laden with fruit. A beautiful image of a modern, resourceful, and creative farmer.

From a small garden in Ben Go hamlet, a message of hope is spreading: On seemingly harsh land, if we sow seeds with a new mindset, the harvests of sweet fruits will never cease. This is not only the prosperity of today but also the bright future of a multi-valued rural agriculture.

Kieu Nuong - Duyen Hai

Source: https://baocamau.vn/vuon-len-bang-tu-duy-moi-a127020.html