Nghe An: Bustling harvest season for raw cassava
(Baonghean.vn) - Cassava is being purchased at the farm gate for up to 2 million VND/ton, considered the highest price in many years, helping people in Nghe An province earn extra income.
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| At this time, people in the border region of Que Phong are focusing on harvesting cassava. According to statistics, the entire Que Phong district has 1,200 hectares of cassava, concentrated in the communes of Chau Kim, Nam Nhoong, Chau Thon, etc. Cassava is mainly grown on steep hillsides, so harvesting is also difficult. Photo: Tien Dong |
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| To save on labor costs, people in the highlands often gather to help each other harvest cassava, taking turns from one house to another. Photo: Quang An |
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| The family of Mr. Cụt Văn Thành in Huồi Cam village, Nậm Nhoóng commune, has 3 sao (approximately 0.3 hectares) of cassava, and expects a yield of about 4 tons of cassava tubers this year. At the current price of 2 million VND/ton (2,000 VND/kg), this will generate an income of about 8 million VND. This is a considerable income, especially given the severe economic impact of the pandemic on the local people. (Photo: Tiến Đông) |
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| After harvesting, cassava is gathered and packed into bags for sale to traders right on the roadside. Ms. Moong Thi Hong Ha, a cassava trader in Que Phong district, said: "On peak days, we buy about 40 tons of raw cassava to supply to cassava starch processing factories. Compared to last year, the price of cassava this year has increased by about 500,000 VND/ton." Photo: Quang An |
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| According to statistics from the Provincial Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, the area of cassava in Nghe An province in 2020 was over 13,000 hectares, with a yield of over 23 tons/ha. Of this, the area of industrial cassava was 10,232 hectares, with a yield of 27 tons/ha. Districts with large cassava areas include: Thanh Chuong, Anh Son, Con Cuong, Que Phong... Photo: Tien Dong |
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| Currently, the most commonly grown cassava varieties in the province include: KM94, KM140, KM60, TC11 (Ket Mang Con), HL-S11, and local varieties. Among these, the KM94 variety is widely grown, accounting for over 80% of the cassava growing area in the province. It has the highest starch content and is resistant to pests and diseases, especially cassava mosaic disease. (Photo: Quang An) |
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| However, cassava production in the province still faces many difficulties such as: Cassava production in many areas is still spontaneous and not according to planning; intensive farming investment is limited, based on traditional experience; there is a lack of linkage and cooperation between businesses and farmers, leading to low yields and easy soil erosion. Pests and diseases are prevalent, especially cassava mosaic disease and pink mealybug infestation… Photo: Quang An |
