The vast green asparagus fields of Nghe An Agricultural Materials Corporation

30-hectare asparagus field in Nha Ho (Ninh Thuan) of Nghe An Agricultural Materials Corporation. Photo: Tran Chau

Nha Ho Seed Company (NHAHOSEED) is a unit under Nghe An Agricultural Materials Corporation. With a long history, the predecessor is Nha Ho Farm established in 1918, NHAHOSEED has always been a leading unit in the field of agriculture - plant varieties of the South Central Coast region in general and Ninh Thuan province in particular.

Mr. Truong Van Hien - General Director of Agricultural Materials Corporation said: In addition to the general climate characteristics of Ninh Thuan province, which are high radiation levels and low humidity, suitable for the growth of asparagus, the Company's farm is also located in an isolated terrain surrounded by the Cai - Phan Rang River. The soil in the area is not only very fertile but also organic, so asparagus is less susceptible to widespread diseases.

Asparagus has long been suitable for the soil and climate of Ninh Thuan. Photo: Tran Chau

Asparagus is known as the “king of vegetables” with very high nutritional and economic value. Not out of the trend, Nghe An Agricultural Materials Corporation with the participation of scientists has supported and invested for NHAHOSEED to grow and process asparagus for export according to the value chain to reach the markets of the most demanding countries.

With the advantage of suitable soil in Nha Ho, Nhon Son commune, Ninh Son district, clean asparagus is tested by the Ministry of Health's Nutrition Institute to ensure food safety and hygiene with many criteria, no chemical residue, can be harvested all year round and processed into many useful products for consumers.

Asparagus grown using advanced techniques produces plump, high-quality shoots. Photo: Tran Chau

Nha Ho asparagus is grown according to the green asparagus model with VietGAP standards, combined with advanced technology to produce healthy asparagus powder products and announced to the market in early 2021.

Green asparagus can also be processed into many dishes. Asparagus powder mixed with warm water can strengthen the immune system, improve digestive function, support cardiovascular function, have anti-inflammatory effects, beautify the skin and prevent aging, prevent osteoporosis, prevent cancer, improve the fiber-deficient diet of people who are afraid to eat vegetables... This is truly a new and quality product of Nghe An enterprise.

Mr. Tran Thiet Sinh - Deputy General Director of Nha Ho Seed Joint Stock Company said: Production started in 2021, this year is the second year of producing asparagus. Fresh products are exported to Taiwan, Korea and consumed in the provinces. A month's revenue from fresh asparagus is about 2 billion VND, a year's expected revenue is about 15 billion VND.

The company currently has 170 workers, of which 120 are directly involved in production. The care and preservation of asparagus products is very important because this is a difficult crop.

The company focuses on applying technology to improve product quality with a standard nursery system. Total area 7,000m²Mobile PE sunscreen film can adjust the lighting level, has a watering and spraying system for the nursery, uses drip irrigation technology with a pressure compensation valve mechanism to each area and each tree.

"In addition, organic fertilizers are also applied to improve the quality of asparagus. Asparagus is harvested and sent immediately to our facility for washing, sorting, trimming, packaging and refrigeration," added Mr. Tran Thiet Sinh.

Packaging asparagus before shipping to consumers. Photo: Tran Chau

The Company's future direction is to continue investing in a freeze-drying system to preserve the nutritional value, process asparagus tea, asparagus drinks, asparagus powder... to export to countries with larger markets.

Asparagus powder and Thien Nhan mineral water products of Nghe An Agricultural Materials Joint Stock Corporation. Photo: Tran Chau