Vinh Cuu District implements transparency for organic agricultural products

Introduction session of High-yielding Varieties in Vinh Cuu District at the workshop on clean agriculture

Towards cleaner production

According to Vinh Cuu District Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the deployment and application of biotechnology applications (using indigenous microorganisms as fertilizer) have achieved many positive results as farmers have minimized the use of toxic chemicals in agriculture; reduce agricultural production costs with biotechnology; reduction of agricultural production costs with biotechnology, proactive sources of organic fertilizer, organic plant protection drugs, quality assurance animal feed, environmental pollution treatment, etc., with technology biological.

In addition, the application of enhanced agricultural value with new preservation and processing technology also contributes to creating products of high economic value; Or as the problem of organic waste treatment becomes organic fertilizer for cultivation, non-toxic to humans and the environment, effective treatment of environmental pollution and waste water pollution in the area.

Mr. Hoang Son Cong – Member of Executive Committee Association Organic Agriculture Vietnam, who guides farmers in Vinh Cuu district to produce and clone microorganisms to take care of crops, said that after more than 2 years of working, he realized that the application of biotechnology in agricultural production of Vinh Cuu farmers had many changes, many organic fruit gardens were formed; Farmers have personally created fertilizers, probiotics and applied very effectively in their cultivation as well as handling environmental issues.

Branding of local agricultural commodities/products

With the motto of organic agricultural production, so far Vinh Cuu District has created famous agricultural products on the market such as: Tan Trieu pomelo Binh Luc clean rice; citrus fruits (oranges, tangerines, pomelos) in Phu Ly, Hieu Liem; Transplanted mango plants in VietGAP standard (Ma Da commune), etc. Many farmers are exemplary in the successful application of biotechnology, in which some gardens were selected as models for farmers from other localities to visit and learn, such as Mr. Tran Thanh Tung's garden (Hamlet 2, Ma Da commune) has been applied organic production technology in caring, propagating orchids and making solar drying houses with low cost, which many other farmers have sought out to learn and share experiences.

Vice Chairman of Vinh Cuu District People's Committee Nguyen Quang Phuong said that according to the district People's Committee's plan, the district authorities , in the coming time, will step up propaganda and advocacy for 50% of local farmers to know and apply bio-enzyme IMO (from indigenous microorganisms) in agricultural production, thereby apply IMO bio-enzymes to make organic fertilizers and pesticides from agricultural by-products and to treat environmental pollution in the district. Mr. Phuong also said that the district leaders will strive to reach 10% of farmers and farms participating in the website of “Vinh Cuu District Clean Agriculture” to transparent the process of organic production of agricultural products, in order to promote the promotion of local agricultural trade, connecting with chains, retail systems, local and international supermarkets and enterprises with demands for clean agricultural products, organic agricultural products, specialty products; Meanwhile, guidelines and support for local economic organizations and individuals must be given to build brands and trademarks for their agricultural products.