Biomass corn 'arrives' on 100 hectares of land in Tuong Duong

(Baonghean.vn) - With the goal of forming a chain-based production linkage model, Tuong Duong district has piloted biomass corn cultivation in Tam Quang, Tam Dinh and Tam Thai communes.

Initially, the district tested planting 100 hectares, of which 40 hectares followed the model, and 60 hectares were registered by farmers to work additionally in three communes including Tam Dinh, Tam Quang and Tam Thai.

Currently, farmers of 3 communes have planted more than 10 hectares, according to plan to complete by October 5.

Farmers in Tam Dinh commune are urgently planting in a closed area. Photo: Dinh Tuan

CP 111 corn variety is drought-resistant and easy to care for. All seeds and fertilizers are supported by the district. After the finished product is available, TH Milk Joint Stock Company will come to the place to purchase for the people.

According to Mr. Lo Kham Kha - Head of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of Tuong Duong district: The model of growing biomass corn with the association of enterprises in product consumption will open up opportunities for farmers to feel secure in production, bringing stable income, so from the pilot model, the district will evaluate and on that basis have a plan to propagate and replicate.

Dinh Tuan