Muong Khuong (Lao Cai): 35 ethnic minority students trained in tea growing

The Lao Cai Provincial Agricultural Extension and Services Center coordinated with the People's Committee of Lung Khau Nhin Commune, Muong Khuong District, Lao Cai Province to organize a field training course on tea planting in Chu Lin Pho Village, Lung Khau Nhin Commune for 35 ethnic minority trainees (mainly Mong ethnic group), poor households, near-poor households, people with disabilities, female workers and other policy beneficiaries. Recently, Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank, HOSE: SSB) was honored to be honored as the Best Places To Work 2024 in Vietnam announced by Anphabe and the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry (VCCI). The Government Office has just issued Document No. 8726/VPCP-KGVX dated November 26, 2024 conveying the direction of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on the Lunar New Year holiday and some holidays in 2025. 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Agricultural extension officers guide students on fertilizing tea plants.

During the 2-month period, the trainees were given detailed instructions by agricultural extension officers on techniques for selecting tea varieties suitable for the soil and climate of the highlands. The trainees were instructed on how to set up a tea nursery, planting season and density, how to plant new plants, replant, care for, fertilize, create canopy for tea plants, prevent and control pests and diseases in tea; how to harvest and preserve tea, and how to compost organic fertilizer for tea plants.

In particular, students are also guided by agricultural extension officers on organic tea growing techniques to develop sustainable tea plants. Theory is combined with practice, students are "held by the hand" instead of using the presentation method, creating a more vibrant classroom atmosphere.

Agricultural extension officers instruct students on how to care for tea plants right in the field.

Awarding certificates to students

At the end of the training course, 35 trainees were awarded tea growing certificates to return home and apply the knowledge they had learned to practical production. The propagandists actively shared their knowledge and experience with neighboring households and villagers to follow suit, helping each other to sustainably eliminate hunger and reduce poverty, and join hands in building a new countryside.

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