8X earns 500 million VND profit per year from raising dairy cows
(Baonghean.vn) - With a scale of raising over 100 cows, earning 500 million VND in profit every year after deducting expenses, Mr. Cao Xuan Kien in Hamlet 8, Nghia Thuan Commune (Thai Hoa Town) is one of 3 outstanding young people of Nghe An province honored to receive the Luong Dinh Cua Award from the Central Youth Union in 2017.
When asked why he chose animal husbandry over other fields to develop the economy, Mr. Cao Xuan Kien shared: "During my time working abroad, I had the opportunity to learn and plan for my future business. After returning home and having capital, I realized that the local advantage is that animal husbandry is being prioritized for development, and my family has land to grow grass. Thinking and doing, in 2006 I decided to start a business by raising dairy cows."
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| Mr. Cao Xuan Kien takes care of his dairy cows. Photo: Hoang Thuy |
While working and studying, at first, Mr. Kien only raised 20 pigs. At that time, due to his lack of experience, he encountered many difficulties. However, with perseverance and a desire to learn, he gradually mastered the new farming method. The scale of the farm and the total herd gradually increased. The family's income increased accordingly. In 2017, the revenue from Mr. Kien's farm reached over 1 billion VND, of which the milk products sold to the market were 500 million VND, the average annual profit after deducting expenses reached 500 million VND.
Mr. Kien said that up to now, he can confirm that his direction is correct. In the near future, he plans to continue calculating to expand the scale of raising more dairy cows; at the same time, he will take advantage of organic fertilizer sources to grow some fruit trees such as: jackfruit, durian, apple...
 Mr. Cao Xuan Kien (far left) was honored to receive the Luong Dinh Cua award in Hanoi. Photo: Hoang Thuy |
At the age of 33, Mr. Cao Xuan Kien already has a solid foundation, owning 3 dairy and beef farms; 0.5 hectares of fruit trees; 2 hectares of grassland; 2 hectares of corn.
According to Mr. Le Van Hoa - Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union of Nghia Thuan commune: In addition to grasping the advantages and potential of local land, Kien has been bold, daring to think and act to enrich himself. At the same time, he has created regular jobs for 5 members of the Youth Union branch, with a stable salary of 4 million VND/month.