Vinh oranges are in their peak harvest season, yielding 400 million VND per hectare.

Xuan Hoang - Quang An November 11, 2019 06:49

(Baonghean.vn) - From the beginning of November, orange growers in Nghe An province began the main harvest season for Vinh oranges, yielding an income of 350-400 million VND/hectare.

Besides the "capital" of Vinh oranges in Quy Hop district, which currently has nearly 3,000 hectares, Vinh oranges are also widely grown in the districts of Yen Thanh, Tan Ky, Con Cuong, Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, etc., with a total area of ​​about 5,600 hectares. Photo: Xuan Hoang
Vinh oranges come in four varieties: Xã Đoài, Vân Du, Sông Con, and V2. With their attractive appearance and guaranteed quality, they have long been popular with consumers. (Photo: Xuân Hoàng)
During the peak harvest season, due to strong demand, orange orchard owners have to mobilize many workers to harvest the fruit in time for traders. Photo: Quang An
Vinh oranges are being purchased directly from the orchards by traders using trucks, at prices ranging from 20,000 to 27,000 VND/kg. According to orange growers in Quy Hop district, this year's yield is estimated at 18-20 tons/ha, bringing in 350-400 million VND/ha. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)
Vinh oranges are of guaranteed quality and delight consumers, which is why they receive many orders from customers both within and outside the province during harvest season. Photo: Quang An

Vinh oranges have been labeled with electronic traceability tags since 2017. In 2019, the Intellectual Property Office granted additional certification for the Vinh orange geographical indication to 60 communes in 9 districts and towns in Nghe An province. (Photo: Xuan Hoang)

Nine districts and towns in Nghe An province have been granted additional geographical indication status for Vinh oranges. (Graphic: Lam Tung)

Xuan Hoang - Quang An