Optimizing agricultural production processes

Organic grapefruit farm automates watering and fertilizing processes in Ngoc Phung commune (Thuong Xuan).

As one of the pioneers in building production models in greenhouses and net houses, Mr. Vu Van Phuong in village 5, Nga Lien commune (Nga Son) has developed 3,000 square meters of melon growing. Mr. Phuong said: “In addition to the greenhouse to limit the impact of insects and weather, I have invested in installing a drip irrigation system using Israeli technology. If before, I had to hire workers to water and fertilize each melon tree, now the irrigation system will automatically supply water to the roots, meeting each growth stage of the plant without wasting irrigation water. This method also prevents pests by minimizing water contact with leaves, stems and flowers, reducing water and nutrient leaching under the root area. In addition, it is also connected to a smartphone so that from a distance, I can still control the parameters as well as adjust the time and amount of fertilizer appropriately. After applying this technology, I have saved on labor costs, the products also have a beautiful design and more consistent quality. In particular, it can integrate many stages of plant care and control anytime, anywhere”.

Currently, many large-scale livestock farms have boldly invested in automatic feeding and watering systems for livestock, sensor systems to control barn temperature, automated incubators... to limit the number of workers entering and exiting barns. From there, farm owners have reduced the time and cost of hiring workers, meeting the requirements of disease control.

Mr. Trinh To Xuan in Truong Xuan commune (Tho Xuan) said: “Previously, with a total flock of about 5,500 chickens/batch, I had to hire from 7 to 9 workers to complete tasks such as feeding, watering, watering the cage, adjusting the fan... However, with the application of the automatic system; taking care of the chickens via smartphone, the family has reduced the number of workers by 4. Currently, with 3 regular workers, the farm's operations can be ensured.”

According to Mr. Xuan, the feeding and drinking process suitable for each flock and each age of chickens is set through the system, when changes are needed, they can be adjusted via phone. When the weather is hot or rainy, the temperature sensor automatically adjusts and regulates to ensure the most stable growth and development of chickens. Thanks to that, production costs are reduced by 1/3 but the quality of the chicken flock is guaranteed; especially, it can save production time and limit the number of workers entering and leaving the farm.

Currently, in order to optimize the production process, reduce production costs while ensuring product quality, many models of applying science - technology and modern machinery to production have appeared in the province. For hydroponic vegetable growing, people apply LED lights to stimulate plant growth, automatic watering... From there, the production time can be 3 to 5 days shorter than the traditional method; safe vegetable and fruit farms install surveillance cameras to record information about sowing date, fertilization, care... From there, the cost of hiring workers has been limited, especially, consumers can check and trace the origin through the QR code scanning system or verify through image extraction. In large-scale rice fields in Tho Xuan, Quang Xuong, Hoang Hoa, Yen Dinh districts..., demonstration models of spraying pesticides on rice plants using drones have been deployed, saving 30% of pesticides and 90% of water; livestock farms have applied automatic care systems, automated egg incubators; high-tech shrimp farming models apply management of environmental factors, food... through software applications on phones.

Optimizing the production process is considered a trend in modern agricultural development; not only does it help with effective management, but it is also an effective solution for crop, livestock, and aquaculture farms to control and prevent the risk of disease transmission. It is also an opportunity for people to change their production mindset from small-scale, fragmented, inefficient, and lacking chain linkages to advanced agriculture.

Article and photos: Le Ngoc

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