December 24, 2024 | 10:03 GMT +7

  • Click to copy
Monday- 10:28, 12/07/2021

Binh Thuan boost farming product consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic

(VAN) The central province of Binh Thuan developed plans to boost the consumption of farming products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the first half of this year, the central province of Binh Thuan exported 2,747 tonnes of dragon fruit worth US$4.3 million Photo: KS.

In the first half of this year, the central province of Binh Thuan exported 2,747 tonnes of dragon fruit worth US$4.3 million Photo: KS.

In the first half of this year, the central province of Binh Thuan saw positive growth in farming product exports.

According to the province People’s Committee, the province earned US$6.96 million from exporting farming products in the first half of this month, 37.6 per cent higher than that of the same period last year.

The consumption in the domestic market slowed down as local restaurants, hotels and resorts closed due to the COVID-19.

However, Binh Thuan dragon fruit is still well sold directly to major retailers, supermarket chains like Big C Vietnam, Co.op mart, Lotte Vietnam and Hanoi BRG Retailer.

Vingroup and Aeon Group also helped supply Binh Thuan dragon fruit. Local co-operatives and enterprises also transported and sold dragon fruit at Hanoi’s Long Bien Fruit wholesale market.

In the first half of this year, the province exported 2,747 tonnes of dragon fruit worth US$4.3 million, marking a decline of 6.59 per cent in value and a decline of 37.83 per cent in volume compared with those of the same period last year.

Binh Thuan dragon fruit was exported to countries and territories including Hongkong, Taiwan, China, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Qatar, India, UAE, Germany, the Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Canada, US, Australia and New Zealand.

A dragon fruit farm in the central province of Binh Thuan. Photo: KS.

A dragon fruit farm in the central province of Binh Thuan. Photo: KS.

According to Binh Thuan Province’s Agriculture and Rural Development, the province now has 33,750 ha of dragon fruits, of that, 11,936 ha get VietGAP certification and 517 ha get GlobalGAP certification.

As it’s now dragon fruit harvesting time, the province expects to get 437,000 tonnes until December this year.

Besides dragon fruit, the province estimates the production of dry cashew reaches 8,680 tonnes in the second half of this year.

Meanwhile, the province’s rubber production in the second half of this year could be 60,330 tonnes.

The province also estimates to get aquaculture production of 142,350 tonnes in the second half of this year including 5,000 tonnes of white-legged shrimp.

Nguyen Van Phong, the province People’s Committee vice chairman said that seeing difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,  local authorities made efforts and took measures to support enterprises, co-operatives and farmers in consumption.

Enterprises and establishments are called on boost consumption as many as twice their current capacities. More farming product stores are opened in industrial parks or crowded residential areas to timely serve consumers even during social distancing or lockdowns.

Local authorities also urged food processing companies to purchase, process and store farming products and then sell or export in a suitable time.

The province’s Industry and Trade Department will organise an online trade promotion to introduce dragon fruit to importers from India and Pakistan. The event is expected to help local businesses seek new partners and expand importing market for Binh Thuan dragon fruit.

Author: Kim So

Translated by Hien Anh

Planting large timber forests with FSC certification triples economic efficiency

Planting large timber forests with FSC certification triples economic efficiency

(VAN) Small planted forest timber is currently priced at 1.5 million VND/ton; large timber is priced at up to 1.8 million VND/ton; large timber with FSC certification is priced 20-30% higher than normal large timber.

For the coconut industry to draw foreign capital

For the coconut industry to draw foreign capital

(VAN) The Vietnam Coconut Association has noted that the water coconut industry is thriving in Vietnam. Nevertheless, its development is still uneven, suggesting that there is a substantial untapped opportunity to attract foreign investors.

Can Tho will be the high-tech agricultural zones of the Mekong Delta

Can Tho will be the high-tech agricultural zones of the Mekong Delta

(VAN) According to the development plan for Can Tho in the 2021-2030 period, with a vision for 2045, the city will establish 7 high-tech agricultural zones and 2 concentrated livestock breeding areas.

Earning billions each year from the Spirulina farming model

Earning billions each year from the Spirulina farming model

(VAN) Spirulina products of a young girl in Da Nang city are currently not only present in many major provinces and cities in the country but also exported.

Cassava residue saves the starch processing industry

Cassava residue saves the starch processing industry

(VAN) From a seemingly worthless waste product, cassava residue in Tay Ninh has become an important source of revenue for starch processing enterprises.

The process from pasture to milk at TH's organic dairy farm

The process from pasture to milk at TH's organic dairy farm

(VAN) The cattle herd at TH organic dairy farm enjoys an antibiotic-free diet of certified organic feed and exposure to sunlight that boosts their physical activity and natural immunity.

Looking at the biggest breakthroughs in agriculture for 2024

Looking at the biggest breakthroughs in agriculture for 2024

(VAN) 2024 has proven to be a year of remarkable innovation and advancement for agriculture, a field that remains crucial in feeding a growing global population while balancing sustainability and efficiency.

Read more