The entire political system of Nghia Dan is involved in building new rural areas.

The highlight of a perfect garden.

The garden of Mr. Le Trong Mung's family in Lung Thuong hamlet is one of five gardens recognized as meeting the criteria of a "model new rural garden" in Nghia Loi commune (Nghia Dan district). It covers an area of ​​over 3,200 square meters.², minus more than 472m²When building houses, yards, and roads, Mr. Mung planned the layout according to different livestock and production zones, focusing on economically valuable plants and animals. This included: livestock breeding areas; fruit and vegetable growing areas; and a medicinal herb garden.

A model garden of Mr. Le Trong Mung, Nghia Loi commune (Nghia Dan district). Photo: Nguyen Son

All areas adhere to the criteria for building model gardens in the new rural areas, such as: having a planning map; applying scientific and technological advancements; ensuring environmental protection and landscape preservation; and increasing income. During the "operation" of the model garden, Mr. Mung's family actively applied biological bedding, increased the proportion of herbs in animal feed, invested in a drip irrigation system for crops, along with many other clean production and farming practices. With this approach, products from his family's garden are ordered by many traders, and his income has increased many times compared to before.

Also in Lung Thuong hamlet, Mr. Le Trong Son's family has a model new rural garden covering over 8,000 square meters.²He has planned the production and livestock farming areas rationally, contributing to increased income. Since the beginning of 2021, he invested in planting 3 sao (approximately 0.3 hectares) of green squash, which is now bearing fruit, with an expected yield of about 4 tons per sao. According to Mr. Son, traders have come to place orders at the farm at a price of 7 million VND per ton. With that success, Mr. Son is planning to plant about 8 sao of green squash in the model garden.

Evaluating the model gardens in the area, Comrade Lo Van Cuong - Secretary of the Party Committee of Nghia Loi commune - affirmed: “The advantage of the commune is that the garden land of households is quite large. Based on that, along with the support of the district in both funding and technology, many households have increased their income from building model gardens according to the new rural development standards. From the 5 successful model gardens, the commune is mobilizing and encouraging other households to build model gardens. This is considered an important highlight on the commune's journey in building a new rural area.”

The "Project to build standard rural gardens in Nghia Dan district" was implemented in 2020. The District Farmers' Association was assigned as the lead unit for implementation. In early 2021, Nghia Dan district assessed and recognized 26 standard gardens (each household receiving 40 million VND in support) in 22 communes. Of these, 21 communes each implemented one garden, while Nghia Loi commune implemented five gardens in Lung Thuong hamlet to implement the "Model Residential Area" model for ethnic minority communities.

The model garden of Mr. Le Trong Son - Nghia Loi commune (Nghia Dan district). Photo: Nguyen Son

As for the family of Mr. Tran Dao Dung, in Son Mong hamlet, Nghia Hieu commune, their model garden was built on an area of ​​over 8,000 square meters.²With a garden, pond, livestock pens, and fruit orchards arranged scientifically, "each season brings its own produce." Under the fruit trees, Mr. Dung also keeps dozens of beehives, providing a "double benefit": a source of honey and contributing to pollination of the fruit trees when the season arrives. Notably, within the well-designed garden, he built a system of yards and pathways that feel like a park. Mr. Dung said, "The family garden is already there, and the district provided 40 million VND to build a standard new rural garden, so I made it beautiful..."

Implementing the Project on building standard gardens for new rural areas, in 2021,Nghia Dan districtThe district will continue to integrate provincial and district funding by increasing the number of orchards from 45 to 50, with a support level of 30 million VND per orchard. The district also aims for all levels of government and relevant sectors to continue effectively implementing planning, working alongside farmers to produce large quantities of high-quality agricultural products, linked to the OCOP program. Simultaneously, attention will be paid to establishing mechanisms and policies to create outlets for farmers' products in the area. Businesses will be encouraged to sign contracts along the entire value chain, from production and input to processing and consumption. Connections will be made with other localities within the province and nationwide to facilitate product distribution.

The model garden, built "like a park," belongs to the family of Mr. Tran Dao Dung in Nghia Hieu commune (Nghia Dan district). Photo: Nguyen Son

Nghia Dan district has over 3,400 hectares of household garden land, mostly fertile red basalt soil. The climate, soil, and other conditions are basically favorable for growing fruit trees such as oranges, pomelos, tangerines, guavas, and avocados. Through a review, the district has over 1,800 household gardens with an area of ​​500 square meters or more that can be developed into model gardens for the new rural development program.

The entire political system is involved.

In implementing the Resolution of the 29th Congress of the Nghia Dan District Party Committee, term 2020-2025, the Standing Committee of the District Party Committee has issued 10 specific resolutions, programs, and projects, linking them to the responsibilities of various levels, sectors, and individuals within the Standing Committee and the District Party Committee. Among these, the program and plan for building new rural areas (KH 06-KH/HU) is linked to the implementation of the project to innovate and improve the quality and effectiveness of the Fatherland Front and mass organizations at all levels, as well as socio-economic development programs in the district.

The Nghia Dan District Party Committee also issued an action program to implement Directive 05-CT/TW of the Politburo on promoting the study and emulation of Ho Chi Minh's thought, morality, and style, in conjunction with supporting local areas.building new rural areasThe specific goal, launched by the Standing Committee of the Nghia Dan District Party Committee, was for cadres and Party members in each agency, unit, organization, and mass organization at the district level to support one hamlet in a commune that had not yet achieved the new rural development goals. The District Party Committee and the District People's Committee took the lead and acted most promptly, followed by the District Fatherland Front, the military, the police, and other district-level organizations and mass organizations. This model has been highly effective in Nghia An commune, helping it achieve the new rural development standards in 2020.

Leaders of Nghia Dan district inspect rural new-style construction projects. Photo: Lien Thanh

According to the plan, by 2025, Nghia Dan district strives to achieve the criteria for a new rural district. Based on this, the district will leverage the responsibility of the entire political system to decisively direct, mobilize all resources, and integrate national target programs, targeted support programs, and other programs and projects with the people of the localities to successfully complete the new rural criteria. Nghia Dan district aims to ensure "Three No's" in building new rural areas: no outstanding debts in basic construction, no pursuit of superficial achievements, and no excessive burden on the people; and to achieve sustainable quality in all contents and criteria, aiming towards building advanced new rural areas.

Currently, 14 out of 22 communes in Nghia Dan district haveachieving the new rural development goals.According to the plan, by 2024, the remaining 8 communes will have completed the criteria for building new rural areas, and 4 communes will have achieved advanced new rural area standards.

People in Nghia Dan district are using agricultural machinery to harvest sugarcane. Photo: Contributor.

Rural roads in Nghia Dan are well-built. Photo: Nguyen Son

Successfully building a new rural district is a major goal that positively impacts all aspects of people's lives. According to Comrade Hoang Thi Thu Trang - Member of the Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Nghia Dan District Party Committee, to achieve success, it requires Party committees, government agencies, and mass organizations at all levels to continue to enhance their responsibility and work together with the community to undertake specific tasks and successfully complete the set goals and requirements.

This process involves timely preliminary and comprehensive reviews to commend individuals and units with outstanding achievements, while simultaneously drawing lessons and addressing shortcomings and weaknesses, aiming to improve the material and spiritual lives of the people and serve their legitimate needs and interests; gradually building a comprehensive and appropriate rural infrastructure; promoting the shift in economic structure and forms of production organization in rural areas towards progress, linking agricultural development with industry and services; linking rural and urban development; building a progressive, democratic, equitable, and stable living environment in rural areas; continuing to preserve and develop cultural values; protecting the environment; and ensuring and strengthening national defense and security, social order, and safety.

A view of Nghia Trung commune (Nghia Dan district). Photo courtesy of PV.