Through the scan code, consumers will be able to trace the origin, source and process of raising native ducks of Chieng La people.

The model of raising local ducks (also known as green-necked ducks) in Chieng La commune, Thuan Chau district, Son La province has been deployed since March 2024, with 5 households participating in the model, with a scale of 700 ducks. During the raising process, people were instructed on how to care for and prevent diseases, so the flock of ducks developed healthily. When fully grown, the ducks weigh about 1.6-1.8 kg, with small bones, firm meat, sweet and a distinct aroma. Mr. Quang Van Manh, in Cat Lot village, said that raising green-necked ducks does not take much effort and cost, the raising time is short, and brings high economic efficiency.

Native duck farming model in Chieng La commune

“Previously, my family mainly raised chickens to serve their family. After receiving encouragement from the commune, my family raised native ducks and sold the first batch, which brought about economic efficiency. Now, my family is raising another batch of 200 ducks to expand the native duck model of Chieng La commune,” said Quang Van Manh.

The mallard duck in Chieng La commune, Thuan Chau district is a native breed of duck, highly resistant to disease and adaptable to natural environmental conditions. Previously, households in the commune mainly raised them on a small scale to serve their family's food needs.

Adult mallards weigh about 1.6-1.8 kg, have small bones, firm meat, are sweet and have a distinct aroma.

However, after being promoted by the commune, up to now, nearly 20 households have registered to participate in commodity farming, concentrated in the villages of Cat Lot, Chieng La and Song. Local authorities and functional agencies have transferred science and technology to farming households; closely monitored the farming process; promoted and introduced products on social networks such as Zalo and Facebook. Along with that, they have coordinated with specialized units to build traceability stamps. Through the scan code, consumers will be able to trace the origin, source as well as the process of raising native ducks of households in Chieng La.

"After the Party Committee and the People's Committee of the commune supported the origin tracing stamp, many people learned about Chieng La ducks and sold them at higher prices, increasing their family income," said Ca Van Tuong, a resident of Chieng La commune.

Native ducks with traceability stamps initially bring economic efficiency

To support people in finding stable outlets for their products, Chieng La commune has established a group called “Supporting the connection and consumption of Chieng La agricultural products” consisting of members led by the Women’s Union, Farmers’ Union and Youth Union. The group also regularly organizes training courses on VietGAP-based livestock farming techniques, gradually turning Chieng La duck into an OCOP product.

At the same time, orient households to invest in incubators to proactively source breeds, increase flock size, and contribute to preserving and maintaining native duck breeds.

Ms. Quang Thi Phuong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Chieng La Commune, Thuan Chau District, Son La Province said: “Currently, the indigenous duck model has entered its fourth generation. After the ducks matured and we sold them, the quality and design of the products were highly appreciated. In the coming time, we will assign sectors and organizations to propagate and expand the model, focusing on product promotion as well as registering traceability stamps to confirm that the products have clear origins.”

For the first time, native ducks in Son La have been given traceability stamps.

It can be seen that the model of raising native ducks with traceability stamps in Chieng La commune, Thuan Chau district, Son La province has initially brought about economic efficiency. This will be the premise for replicating and promoting local branded products to a large number of consumers across the country.

According to: vov.vn