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Vinh oranges, a local specialty, are now in harvest season.

Quang An - Xuan Hoang • November 22, 2024 11:27

At this time of year, the Xa Doai oranges have begun to ripen to a golden yellow. The first harvest of Vinh oranges is being collected by locals to supply the market.

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While large orange orchards in districts like Quy Hop, Nghia Dan, and Tan Ky are deteriorating and being converted to other crops, districts like Anh Son and Con Cuong still maintain Vinh orange orchards to supply the market. Photo: Xuan Hoang

According to observations by reporters in mid-November 2024, the golden-fleshed Xa Doai oranges in Anh Son district began to ripen. Locals enthusiastically entered the harvest season. Photo: Quang An

Ms. Le Thi Huong's family in Dinh Hop village, Dinh Son commune, Anh Son district, owns 2 hectares of Xa Doai orange trees with golden flesh, which are 7 years old. Ms. Huong said that the floods in September 2024 caused many orange orchards in the area to be submerged, resulting in fruit drop. However, thanks to the family's good care, especially focusing on drainage, this year's orange yield remains stable. Photo: Quang An

According to statistics, Anh Son district currently has 333 hectares of citrus fruit trees, of which oranges alone account for 182 hectares, an increase of 4.6% in 2024 compared to last year. Oranges are widely grown in the communes of Dinh Son, Cam Son, Hoi Son, Phuc Son, Khai Son, etc. Photo: Xuan Hoang

According to local orange growers, orange trees require significant investment and dedication from farmers. This year, orange production remains stable, with yields ranging from 20 to 30 tons per hectare. Photo: Quang An

Currently, the price of early-season Vinh oranges in Anh Son district ranges from 40,000 to 50,000 VND/kg. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Anh Son District has a long history of citrus fruit cultivation, especially oranges, which were planted in the Bai Phu Agricultural Farm area from the 1970s and 1980s, covering approximately 100 hectares. Recognizing the significant economic benefits of oranges, many farmers have planted them to revive the Bai Phu orange brand. Currently, the Anh Son District People's Committee is implementing the "Project for the Development and Expansion of Fruit Tree Areas Linked to Processing and Product Consumption in Nghe An Province" for the period 2021-2025, and maintaining and preserving the quality of Vinh orange orchards is one of the important objectives. Photo: Quang An

In Con Cuong district, orange orchards have begun to yield fruit. Mr. Le Ngoc Han in Ban Pha village, Yen Khe commune, currently has 250 Van Du orange trees, planted in 2015. Thanks to annual investment in fertilization and care, they consistently bear fruit. Photo: Xuan Hoang

cam 1 — Mr. Le Van Hai, residing in Ban Pha village, Yen Khe commune (Con Cuong district), currently owns 2.2 hectares of Van Du oranges, planted in 2015. His family has already sold over 1 ton of fruit to traders at a price of 20,000 VND/kg at the farm gate, and expects to sell all the fruit by December. According to data from the Con Cuong District Department of Agriculture, the entire district currently maintains over 100 hectares of oranges, mainly in two communes: Yen Khe and Mon Son. (Photo: Quang An)

Not only in Anh Son and Con Cuong districts, but also in localities such as Thanh Chuong, Nghi Loc, and Yen Thanh, there are still high-quality orange orchards that are well-cared for and will supply the market from now until the upcoming Lunar New Year. Photo: Quang An

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