(Baonghean.vn) - Not only does it protect forests and increase forest cover, especially protective forests, bo bo trees also contribute to poverty reduction for many households in the border district of Ky Son.
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In addition to the natural growing area in the forests, in recent years, people in Huoi Tu commune have planted an additional 40 to 50 hectares of bo bo trees. Photo: Lu Phu |
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According to Mr. Vu Ba Dia, head of Huoi Mu village, Huoi Tu commune, said: In the village there are 94 households, almost every house grows bo bo, small households grow 0.5 to 1 ha, large households grow 2 to 3 ha.Photo: Lu Phu |
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According to people, bo bo is very easy to preserve and prepare. Photo: Lu Phu |
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After harvesting, the first step is to boil the bo bo. Photo: Lu Phu |
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Next, peel off the outer layer. Photo: Lu Phu |
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Along with taking advantage of the sun to dry, you can dry the corn on the stove. Photo: Lu Phu |
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Currently, along with the harvesting and preliminary processing of the people, many traders come to the place to buy at a price of 20-24 thousand VND/kg. Calculating the income from growing bo bo alone, each year brings an average income of 25-35 million VND to households. Photo: Lu Phu |
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