Nghe An: First time affixing traceability stamps to 'pear guava'

(Baonghean.vn) - Since December 2017, in two communes of Nghia Son and Nghia Lam, the famous guava growing areas of Nghia Dan district (Nghe An), the Department of Science and Technology in coordination with the Agricultural Service Cooperative has officially printed and affixed electronic traceability stamps with the brand name "le guava".

Crispy and fragrant Nghia Dan guava is popular with customers.

For many years, Nghia Son and Nghia Lam communes have been known to many people near and far for their specialty fruit “Le Guava”. To increase the production value per unit area, many guava growers here have built production models according to VietGAP standards.

In particular, since September 2017, after the establishment of the 19/5 Agricultural Service Production Cooperative, this model has been effective, creating a connection between farmers, authorities, scientists and businesses to create a chain linking production and product consumption.

Mr. Phan Van Phuoc - Son Ha hamlet, Nghia Son commune said: "We are very excited to join the Cooperative because after participating in the fair twice in Hanoi and Vinh city, we see that the products we make have traceability stamps, so they are very valuable and consumers can confidently choose them."

Pear guava can be planted at any time of the year. Short growing period, high fruit set rate and yield, harvested all year round. The tree trunk is hard, strong, good resistance to pests and diseases. The fruit has a stable pear shape, smooth skin, white flesh, crispy and sweet taste, few seeds, fragrant and rich in nutrients.

Labeling Nghia Dan guava helps the locality promote brand effectiveness in agricultural production. Photo: Minh Thai

When the fruit is as big as a thumb, you must use a specialized bag to cover the fruit. Covering the fruit will help the fruit avoid harmful insects and help the guava to be delicious, ensuring hygiene and food safety. This guava variety does not need much fertilizer and has very few pests, so it does not require much investment cost.

After each harvest, the branches must be pruned so that the tree can continue to sprout, flower and bear fruit. Currently, the agricultural cooperative has 35 members specializing in guava cultivation, with an area of ​​nearly 35 hectares.

To ensure product transparency and ensure there is no mixing of goods, the Cooperative will strictly control product quality and randomly sample and check shipments. In the coming time, the Cooperative will focus on directing the expansion of the planting area of ​​more fruit trees that are well known in Nghia Dan.

Minh Thai