Hmong women are pioneers in developing the economy of border regions.

(Baonghean.vn) - In Luu Thong village, Luu Kien commune (Tuong Duong district), everyone knows Vu Y Do. Y Do is not only a talented women's association leader in the village but also a leading figure in the emulation movement for skilled farmers in production and business.

The model of raising cattle in confinement was first implemented by the Vo Y Do family in Luu Thong village, and many households have since adopted it effectively.

In her story, Ms. Vu Y Do shared: After getting married, she and her husband moved out on their own with a small plot of land given to them by their parents. Due to a lack of capital, production techniques, and economic knowledge, their family faced countless difficulties in the beginning. To escape poverty, she and her husband decided to develop their economy through farming and livestock raising. Recognizing that the special crops and livestock of her ethnic group were particularly popular with consumers, Vu Y Do boldly expanded the area for growing taro, green squash, etc. At the same time, she intercropped short-term crops under the forest canopy during the period when the trees had not yet spread, such as pineapples and various green vegetables, to sell and increase their income.

Through diligence, hard work, and a desire to escape poverty, Vu Y Do also introduced high-yield corn and rice varieties to her farm. Each year, her family harvests over 10 tons of corn, which they sell to cover household expenses and provide feed for their cattle. Her family is also one of the pioneers in the movement to raise cattle in confinement. This model is truly economically effective, offering many advantages over traditional free-range cattle farming, saving time and costs on grazing, ensuring a clean grass supply for the cattle, and preserving the village environment.

Besides raising Mong cattle, Ms. Vu Y Do also grows corn, taro, green squash, etc., thanks to which her family earns hundreds of millions of dong each year.

The model of raising Mong cattle and growing corn, taro, and green squash has brought Vu Y Do's family hundreds of millions of dong in income each year. Thanks to this, her family's life has become much more prosperous and stable than before. Currently, her family owns two spacious stilt houses along with expensive items such as a motorbike, television, and refrigerator. With a stable economy, she has the means to provide her children with a full education.

On average, Vu Y Do's family harvests 10 tons of corn annually, ensuring a source of feed for their livestock and providing income to cover daily expenses.

Not only is she skilled in business, but as the head of the village women's association, Y Dở always proactively develops activity plans for the women in the village. She particularly focuses on guiding them in scientific and technical skills, encouraging members to cultivate taro, green squash, and raise Mong cattle... to develop their family economies. Thanks to her efforts, many Mong ethnic families in Lưu Thông village have risen out of poverty sustainably.

Speaking about Ms. Vu Y Do, Ms. Nguyen Thi Nam - Vice President of the Women's Union of Tuong Duong district, commented: Ms. Y Do is a Mong woman, a very active branch leader, and a driving force in the movement for the advancement of women and local economic development.

Vu Y Do and her family are truly shining examples of striving for success. For many years, her family has been recognized as a model family, a family dedicated to education, and a successful business household in Luu Kien commune and Tuong Duong district.

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