Gia Lai agriculture is on the rise thanks to big projects

Gia Lai has natural conditions in terms of climate and soil that are very suitable for developing a variety of crops and livestock. Along with the attention of authorities at all levels, many organizations and businesses have invested in large-scale farming and livestock projects, applying scientific and technological advances to production in Gia Lai.

Thousands of VND billions invested in agriculture

Gia Lai province currently has more than 845,000 hectares of agricultural production land suitable for many crops of high economic value belonging to the group of crucial export agricultural products of Vietnam. This strong point attracts the attention of many domestic and foreign investors in horticulture.

In recent years, many areas specializing in cultivating essential commodities have been established in the province, with large scale associated with factories and processing facilities serving domestic consumption and export. Specifically, more than 98,700 hectares of coffee, nearly 88,000 hectares of rubber, more than 29,000 hectares of fruit trees, more than 23,300 hectares of cashews, more than 79,300 hectares of tapioca, more than 76,000 hectares of wet rice, nearly 37,000 hectares of sugarcane, and 690 hectares of tea.

The province has attracted 50 farming projects with a scale of more than 8,500 hectares, with a total investment of more than VND 10,000 billion. Of which, 29 projects have had investment policy approval decisions, 5 are waiting for investment policy approval, 4 are in the list of calling for investment and are interested in investors, and 12 projects have been approved by investors in the list of calling for investment.

Currently, some projects have been put into operation and have brought high efficiencies, such as the project of growing medicinal plants in combination with fruit trees with high technology applications in Dak Doa district and the Center for high-quality plant Varieties in Chu Puh district, Quicornac Fruit Processing Factory in Pleiku City…

Mr. Le Van Tuyen, General Director of Thong Do International Joint Stock Company, said that the Center has been applying production technology in the direction of modern agriculture transferred from Taiwan.

Regarding choosing Gia Lai as an investment destination, Mr. Tuyen said that the company has been supplying passionfruit seeds for over 10 years in Dak Nong, Lam Dong, and Dak Lak provinces. There is a lot of potential for developing passion fruit, especially passion fruit grows very well in the Mang Yang and Dak Doa districts..., with high export prices.

Mr. Doan Ngoc Co, Deputy Director of the Gia Lai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, said that in the past, the province had made great efforts to attract investment, thereby contributing to promoting the development of high-tech agriculture and improving the quality of economic value in the province.

"In the coming time, Gia Lai will continue to orientate to attract investment in agriculture by closely following the Plan to restructure the agricultural sector in Gia Lai province from 2021 to 2025 in Decision No. 874/QD-UBND on December 9, 2021.

Attracting hundreds of large-scale livestock projects

Gia Lai province currently has 204 breeding projects with a scale of over 100,000 cows, over 4 million pigs, and nearly 60,000 poultry, with a total investment of about VND 35,000 billion. Of which 62 projects have been granted investment policy decisions, 142 are applying for policies. Currently, 25 projects have been put into operation with more than 49,000 cows and more than 200,000 pigs.

The province's livestock industry is experiencing many changes, shifting from small-scale to concentrated, farm-based farming. Thereby forming linkage chains in the production and consumption of products, moving the structure of livestock herds towards increasing the proportion of livestock species with economic value, easy to consume, and stable market. Many breeding models apply high, modern, and self-contained technology to create good quality products, meet the needs of the domestic market, and aim for export.

The livestock industry in our country has a sizeable domestic market because pork, beef, and poultry are among the most popular foods. Besides, Vietnam has signed many Free Trade Agreements to export to markets such as China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia... This is a great opportunity for the livestock industry and sustainable development.

Mr. Huynh Ngoc Thanh, Deputy Director of Dien Hong Gia Lai Joint Stock Company, said the reason for choosing Gia Lai for investment: "With the climate and soil conditions in Gia Lai, it is very suitable for the livestock industry to develop. There are many agricultural lands, especially Gia Lai, which has a large grassland, which is an opportunity for the livestock industry to develop. On the other hand, Gia Lai is very close to Quy Nhon seaport, so it is very convenient for exporting to other markets."

Over the past, the province has created favorable conditions to attract businesses to invest in livestock by strengthening legal support for companies and having specific mechanisms and policies to encourage them to invest in agriculture.

Mr. Doan Ngoc Co, Deputy Director of Gia Lai Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: "The province plans in the upcoming time to shift from small-scale and dispersed livestock production to large-scale, farm-based, concentrated animal husbandry in a closed chain, biosecurity, application of advanced science and technology, and technology in production Gia Lai continues to encourage businesses to invest in concentrated livestock to improve product value and expand markets.

With the potential for agricultural development and especially the attention of all levels, sectors, organizations, and businesses, promising in the coming time, Gia Lai province's agriculture will have a breakthrough, bringing added value for producers and contributing to the overall development of the province's economy".