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Farmers in Tuong Duong district transform hilly land into orchards laden with oranges and pomelos.

Dinh Tuan • December 23, 2024 08:09

Mr. Tran Van Loc, residing in Cua Rao 2 village, Xa Luong commune, Tuong Duong district, has converted nearly 5 hectares of unproductive hillside land into fruit orchards, generating a stable income.

2 (19) — Mr. Tran Van Loc's orchard in Cua Rao 2 village, Xa Luong commune, is located in the Khe That Lat production area, about 1 km from National Highway 7. He started implementing this model in 2016. Mr. Loc said that in 2016, after returning home from working abroad, he and his relatives pooled their capital and labor to convert nearly 5 hectares of unproductive hillside land, previously used for growing acacia and eucalyptus trees, into fruit orchards. Photo: Dinh Tuan

4 (14) — Mr. Tran Van Loc shared: “Back then, I invested in buying 500 orange saplings, 200 green pomelo saplings, and 600 Dien pomelo saplings. At that time, each sapling cost between 200,000 and 300,000 VND. The total investment cost for buying seedlings, transportation, installing irrigation systems, building fences, etc., was nearly 2 billion VND. After about 3 years of planting, the oranges and pomelos started to yield fruit.” Photo: Dinh Tuan

1 (20) — Thanks to his knowledge of applying science and technology to planting and caring for his trees, Mr. Loc's orange and pomelo orchard yields abundant fruit every year. Mr. Loc revealed: To ensure the oranges have beautiful color, uniform size, and a sweet, fragrant taste, it's crucial to prune away branches with excessive fruit and insufficient sunlight as soon as the young fruit appears. Regular weeding and disease prevention are also essential. During dry periods, consistent watering and maintaining humidity help the trees grow steadily. (Photo: Dinh Tuan)

3 (13) — Reportedly, the peak season is around November-December. Each year, Mr. Loc harvests 6-8 tons of oranges from his 500 trees. Currently, each kilogram of oranges sells for 25-30 thousand dong. After deducting expenses, Mr. Loc earns no less than 120 million dong annually. Photo: Dinh Tuan

5 (13) — With 800 grapefruit trees, Mr. Loc harvests over 11,000 fruits annually, each currently selling for 6,000-10,000 VND. In addition, Mr. Loc also grows 100 native mango trees, 50 guava trees, and 50 lemon trees. These fruits also provide him with a significant income each year. Photo: Dinh Tuan

8 (6) — After harvesting, Mr. Loc carries the oranges and pomelos on his back and gathers them at the foot of the hill to sell to traders. Photo: Dinh Tuan

7 (7) — Oranges and pomelos are washed clean after harvesting. Photo: Dinh Tuan

9 (6) — At this time of year, oranges and pomelos, once harvested, are easy to sell. A small quantity is kept at home for retail, while the rest is shipped to various places. Ms. Lo Thi Tra My, Chairwoman of the People's Committee of Xa Luong commune, said that Mr. Tran Van Loc's fruit tree cultivation model has opened a new direction for fruit-growing households in the commune. In the coming time, the Party committee and government will promote and encourage farmers in the area to visit and learn from his experience, and encourage people to stay on their land and in their villages, greening barren land and shifting the structure to growing fruit trees to serve market demand. Photo: Dinh Tuan

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