The durian custard apple growing project was implemented by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union in coordination with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Investment Joint Stock Company for 59 farming households in Muong Dang commune, Muong Ang district (Dien Bien).
The total investment for the project is over 2.5 billion VND. Muong Ang district has directed Muong Dang commune to select 59 farming households and 20 hectares of land to implement the project.
Farmers will be trained and acquire technical knowledge on planting and caring for durian custard apples, supported with custard apple seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides in the first year and guaranteed output of products.
The durian custard apple growing project was implemented by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union in coordination with the Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Investment Joint Stock Company for 59 farming households in Muong Dang commune, Muong Ang district (Dien Bien). The total investment for the project is over 2.5 billion VND. Photo: Viet Trinh
According to the leader of the Farmers' Association of Dien Bien province, the Central Association has also researched to bring the durian custard apple project (SR-1) to the people, hoping to help farmers develop a sustainable economy.
With the goal of producing value chain linkages to ensure a sustainable raw material chain for durian custard apple products, the Vietnam Farmers' Association and Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Investment Joint Stock Company are committed to supporting and helping people develop durian custard apple models from seedlings, fertilizers, pesticides and planting and care techniques.
Mr. Nguyen Ba Tuan, representative of Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Investment Joint Stock Company, hopes that supporting durian custard apple varieties for farmers in Muong Dang commune can help local people build an effective economic development model. Photo: Viet Trinh
Mr. Luong Van Huong, Vice Chairman of Muong Dang Commune People's Committee said: "We and the people are very excited when the project supports the development of linked production according to the durian custard apple value chain in Muong Dang. This will create conditions for development and create additional income for farmers in the area. During the project implementation, we also hope that the Central Committee of the Vietnam Farmers' Union and the Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Investment Joint Stock Company will coordinate with departments, branches, the Farmers' Union and the people to ensure training and support for the people in the process of developing the garden". The Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Investment Joint Stock Company has provided training on planting and caring for durian custard apple (SR-1) for 59 families participating in the project.
Mr. Nguyen Ba Tuan, representative of Vietnam Vegetable and Fruit Investment Joint Stock Company, hopes: "Our unit supports durian custard apple varieties for farmers in Muong Dang commune, hoping to help local people build an effective economic development model, and farmers develop their family economy. We also hope to build a durian custard apple brand for Muong Dang commune in the near future."
Vietnam Fruit and Vegetable Investment Joint Stock Company has provided training on planting and caring for durian custard apple (SR-1) for 59 families participating in the project. Photo: Viet Trinh
Durian custard apple trees will be harvested after 2 years of planting. By the 5th year, they will have a stable harvest of 10-15kg of fruit per tree, with an average selling price of 200,000-300,000 VND/kg. This will give farmers a high income compared to the same area of other fruit trees.
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