Members of Thanh Son Cooperative, Yen Son Commune, Yen Chau District harvest green squash.

As the first vegetable growing cooperative in Yen Son commune, these days, members of Thanh Son Cooperative, Quynh Phuong village are busy harvesting green squash, pumpkin, cucumber, sweet cabbage... to supply markets in and outside the province.

Mr. Nguyen Van Son, director of the cooperative, shared: "The cooperative has 7 members, growing 15 hectares of vegetables and fruits of all kinds, all using automatic irrigation systems. Each season has its own variety, the cooperative plants new varieties with high productivity and quality, such as F1 hybrid squash, short-term heat-resistant TV20 cabbage...

In addition to producing safe vegetables in the main season, the cooperative also produces 5.5 hectares of safe vegetables in the off-season in an organic direction; although the off-season crop has low productivity, is susceptible to pests and diseases, and requires meticulous care, the selling price is high and it is easier to consume. The cooperative's vegetable and fruit output reaches nearly 500 tons/year, with a revenue of nearly 2 billion VND.

In recent days, due to the impact of heavy rain, the vegetable area of ​​the cooperative was flooded, damaged, and had reduced productivity. After the water receded, the cooperative instructed members to level the beds, choose to plant vegetables with short growing periods; apply the technique of growing seedlings in trays or bags, ensuring a high survival rate and quick rooting. In addition, it encouraged households to increase the use of organic fertilizers to help the soil become more porous.

Mr. Pham Van Dung, a member of Thanh Son Cooperative, said: "The family grows more than 3,000 square meters of squash and beans. With the guidance of the Cooperative, the family has built a dike around the garden, dug drainage ditches between the beds; and used agricultural film to limit leaching. As for squash, the trellis is sturdy, ensuring the plants grow and develop well. Since the beginning of the year, the family has harvested 10 tons of squash, selling at an average price of 10,000 VND/kg, forincome100 million dong".

In addition to Thanh Son Cooperative, many households in Yen Son commune have expanded their safe vegetable growing areas, bringing in stable income.

Mr. Tran Van Tinh, a veteran vegetable grower in Chieng Hung village, shared: "Previously, people mainly produced based on experience and used inorganic fertilizers. After being propagated and trained by the specialized departments of the district and commune, the family has now made their own pesticides from onions, garlic, and chili; and composted organic fertilizers to fertilize vegetables. Therefore, with more than 5,000m²Growing squash and green beans, sometimes yielding 4-5 tons/month, earning a profit of 100-150 million VND/year".

Currently, Yen Son commune has over 40 households producing safe vegetables, with a total area of ​​nearly 30 hectares, concentrated in Quynh Phuong and Chieng Hung villages. Each year, the market is supplied with over 700 tons of vegetables and fruits of all kinds. In addition to growing commercial vegetables, people also grow vegetable seedlings to supply to neighboring localities.

Mr. Do Van Thiet, Chairman of Yen Son Commune People's Committee, said: "Growing safe vegetables is a suitable direction, helping many households stabilize their jobs and earn high incomes. The commune has proactively coordinated with the district's specialized departments to promote the transfer of science and technology, and develop safe and organic vegetable areas.

Directing local cooperatives to pay attention to and guide people on planting techniques, care and selection of new varieties suitable for the season and soil. Integrating capital sources to support cooperatives and vegetable farmers in building greenhouses; encouraging linkages in production and product consumption, developing sustainable safe vegetable areas."

According to: tuoitre.vn