South American bananas on Tan Ky land
(Baonghean.vn) - The South American banana is a banana variety with high commercial value, once accounting for 47% of the total global output, and is being grown in Tan Ky with high efficiency.
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The 6-hectare banana hill in Dong Van commune, Tan Ky district, planted by Mr. Le Van Chien since 2020. The bananas are now in their second harvest season, with proper investment and irrigation using drip technology. The banana variety is South American banana, a banana variety with high quality and efficiency in the world. Photo: Tran Chau |
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This banana variety was imported by Mr. Le Van Chien from the South. 9 months after planting, the bananas are ready for harvest. The current selling price is 5,000 VND/kg. Each bunch of bananas weighs about 20,000 yen. In the first year, the banana hill of 20,000 trees brought in a revenue of 2 billion VND. Photo: Tran Chau |
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The entire banana acreage is irrigated using a sprinkler system. The fruit is covered with plastic to protect it from pests. Photo: Tran Chau |
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South American bananas bear fruit after 9 months. Mr. Chien is currently harvesting the second crop. Photo courtesy. |
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All bananas are currently purchased by a Southern company, sold in supermarkets and exported to China. Photo: Tran Chau |
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The South American banana model in Tan Ky district has now been granted a 3-star OCOP product certificate by Nghe An. Mr. Le Viet Quy - Head of the Tan Ky District Agriculture Department said that the district is considering expanding the banana area when conditions permit. Photo: Tran Chau |