At this time, Xa Doai oranges have begun to ripen. The first batches of Vinh oranges are harvested by people to supply the market.
Clip: Q.An - X.HoangWhile large orange orchards in the districts of Quy Hop, Nghia Dan, Tan Ky, etc. are degenerating and must switch to other crops, districts such as Anh Son and Con Cuong still maintain Vinh orange orchards to supply the market. Photo: Xuan HoangAccording to the reporter's records in mid-November 2024, the harvests of Xa Doai oranges with golden hearts in Anh Son district began to ripen. People are excited to enter the harvest season. Photo: Quang AnMs. Le Thi Huong's family in Dinh Hop village, Dinh Son commune, Anh Son district has 2 hectares of 7-year-old yellow-heart Xa Doai oranges. Ms. Huong said that the flood in September 2024 caused many local orange gardens to be flooded and lose fruit. However, thanks to the family's good care, especially paying special attention to drainage for the garden, this year's orange yield remains stable. Photo: Quang AnAccording to statistics, the entire Anh Son district currently has 333 hectares of citrus fruit trees, of which 182 hectares are oranges, an area of 4.6% increase in 2024 compared to last year. Oranges are grown in many communes such as Dinh Son, Cam Son, Hoi Son, Phuc Son, Khai Son... Photo: Xuan HoangOrange growers here said that orange trees are a type of tree that requires a large investment, and farmers have to put in a lot of effort. This year, orange output is still stable, with a yield of 20 - 30 tons/ha. Photo: Quang AnCurrently, the selling price of Vinh oranges at the beginning of the season in Anh Son district ranges from 40,000 - 50,000 VND/kg. Photo: Xuan HoangAnh Son district has a long history of citrus growing, especially orange trees planted in Bai Phu Farm since the 70s and 80s, about 100 hectares. Realizing that orange trees have great economic efficiency, many farmers have planted them to restore the Bai Phu orange brand. Currently, Anh Son district People's Committee is implementing the "Project to develop and expand the area of fruit trees associated with the processing industry and consumption of products of Nghe An province" for the period 2021 - 2025, and maintaining and preserving quality Vinh orange gardens is one of the important goals. Photo: Quang AnIn Con Cuong district, orange gardens have also begun to yield fruit. Mr. Le Ngoc Han in Ban Pha village, Yen Khe commune currently has 250 Van Du orange trees, planted since 2015. Thanks to annual investment in fertilizer and care, they produce fruit regularly. Photo: Xuan HoangMr. Le Van Hai in Ban Pha village, Yen Khe commune (Con Cuong) currently has 2.2 hectares of Van Du oranges planted since 2015. Currently, the family has sold more than 1 ton of fruit to traders, at the garden price of 20,000 VND/kg, and is expected to sell all the fruit by December. According to data from the Con Cuong District Department of Agriculture, the entire district currently maintains more than 100 hectares of oranges, mainly in 2 communes: Yen Khe and Mon Son. Photo: Quang AnNot only in Anh Son and Con Cuong districts, but also in localities such as Thanh Chuong, Nghi Loc, Yen Thanh..., quality orange gardens that are well cared for are still maintained, supplying the market from now until the upcoming Lunar New Year. Photo: Quang An
