Eco-tourism garden in Dai Minh

Ho Loc Agricultural Cooperative harvests grapefruit to supply to the market. Photo: TRIEU NHAN

Ms. Ho Thi Loc's fruit garden model combined with eco-tourism currently has dozens of fruit trees originating from the South that are generating income.

Ms. Loc said that many years ago, when she was a trader purchasing agricultural products, she realized the great potential in converting ineffective rice fields to growing high-quality fruit trees.

Thinking is doing, with support from her family and local support, she established Ho Loc Agricultural Cooperative in the direction of growing fruit trees combined with experiential tourism activities.

However, from idea to reality is a difficult story. The model of Ms. Loc and her colleagues faces many difficulties, such as lack of capital, plant care techniques, operations...

However, with diligence, creativity, and daring to think and act, the model has now achieved success. Among dozens of fruit trees such as guava, jackfruit, orange, grapefruit, mango, plum..., Ms. Loc focuses on investing in guava and grapefruit trees as the main source of income.

Ms. Ho Thi Loc (3rd from left) was honored as one of 8 typical female entrepreneurs of Dai Loc district. Photo: TRIEU NHAN

Ms. Loc and her colleagues grow guava according to VietGap standards. Currently, the guava garden harvests 200kg per day. From the income from guava trees, the gardener has funds to cover many expenses and reinvest.

Not only increasing crop productivity, Ms. Loc also boldly turned this place into an eco-tourism destination, building a guest house, planting ornamental plants and flowers, digging a pond to raise lotus and fish, providing food and beverage services...

Ms. Loc shared: “To do clean agriculture associated with tourism development, the most important thing is to build a brand. We have to accept the first few years of breaking even, even losing money, but in return, the gardeners have the conditions to build and develop the brand.”

After more than 7 years, the Ho Loc Garden brand of Ho Loc Agricultural Cooperative has become known to many people and its economic efficiency has also gradually increased. During the peak fruit season, the garden welcomes an average of 20-30 visitors per day.

On Saturdays, Sundays or holidays, the garden can welcome hundreds of visitors every day, including foreign groups... In the Tet grapefruit crop of At Ty 2025 alone, her garden harvested 2.5 tons of grade 1 fruit, earning a net profit of about 100 million VND.

Also from her tireless efforts and attempts, at the end of 2024, Ms. Ho Thi Loc was one of 8 outstanding female entrepreneurs honored by the Women's Union of Dai Loc district at the "Women's Entrepreneurship - Green Transformation" Festival.

Not only focusing on growing fruit trees and doing garden ecotourism, Ms. Loc also provides agricultural materials, fertilizers, and standard fruit tree varieties, combined with technical guidance on planting and caring for trees for the people. Ms. Loc hopes to expand the model, creating stable income for local workers...

Source: https://baoquangnam.vn/vuon-cay-du-lich-sinh-thai-o-dai-minh-3152000.html