Overcoming difficulties to become a billionaire farmer

With the spirit of “dare to think - dare to do”, many farmers boldly implemented new production models, bringing high economic efficiency, contributing to improving their lives and getting rich. Also from this movement, many typical examples of farmers who are good at production and business with high incomes have emerged, including Mr. Le Van Ton, Hai Hung hamlet, Nhon Hoa commune, Tan Thanh district, Long An province.

Mr. Le Van Ton (Hai Hung hamlet, Nhon Hoa commune, Tan Thanh district) planted more than 300 durian trees.

Mr. Ton overcame difficulties to become rich from the high-tech rice production model and comprehensive agricultural economy . Born into a poor family, doing many different jobs, but Mr. Ton's family life encountered many difficulties. After many nights of thinking, he decided to borrow capital from the bank to invest in land improvement for high-tech rice production combined with fruit tree planting and poultry farming. Thanks to the application of science and technology, farming and livestock farming achieved high economic efficiency. On the path of success, Mr. Ton continued to invest capital to expand the area of ​​fruit tree planting and livestock farming.

Currently, 24 hectares of high-tech rice production and more than 300 durian and jackfruit trees are bringing him an income of 1 billion VND/year. He also creates jobs for 10 idle local workers with an income of 6 million VND/person/month.

Not only enriching his family, Mr. Ton also actively participates in local movements. In the new rural construction movement, he voluntarily donated land, architecture worth 50 million VND and many working days with the people in the hamlet to build roads. Mr. Ton also supports breeds and livestock farming techniques for families in especially difficult circumstances.

Mr. Ton shared: "Born into a family with difficult circumstances, I understand the hardships of the poor. Therefore, when I have economic conditions, I am willing to share and help so that they have more motivation to rise up in life."

Vice Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Nhon Hoa Commune - Le Van Vu said: Mr. Ton is an exemplary farmer member, actively participating in the activities of the Farmers' Association as well as local movements, especially caring for and helping families in difficult circumstances in the locality./.

Kim Nhan

Source: https://baolongan.vn/vuot-gian-kho-tro-thanh-ti-phu-nha-nong-a193429.html