Farmers in Tuong Duong district turn hilly land into orange and grapefruit gardens full of fruit
Dinh Tuan•DNUM_CDZBCZCACE 08:09
Mr. Tran Van Loc, in Cua Rao 2 village, Xa Luong commune, Tuong Duong district, has converted nearly 5 hectares of ineffective hilly land to grow fruit trees for stable income.
The fruit garden of Mr. Tran Van Loc in Cua Rao 2 village, Xa Luong commune is located in the That Lat production area, about 1 km from National Highway 7. He started implementing this model in 2016. Mr. Loc said that in 2016, after returning to his hometown from working abroad, he had a little capital, so he and his relatives pooled capital and contributed to convert nearly 5 hectares of hilly land growing ineffective xoan and acacia trees to growing fruit trees. Photo: Dinh TuanMr. Tran Van Loc shared: “At that time, I invested in buying 500 orange trees, 200 green-skinned grapefruit trees, and 600 Dien grapefruit trees. At that time, each tree cost from 200,000 to 300,000 VND. The total investment cost for buying seedlings, transporting, installing irrigation systems, making fences... was about 2 billion. After about 3 years of planting, the oranges and grapefruits began to yield harvests.” Photo: Dinh Tuan Thanks to the application of science and technology in planting and caring, every year Mr. Loc's orange and grapefruit garden bears fruit. Mr. Loc revealed: To have beautiful orange colors, even fruit, sweet and fragrant taste, as soon as the tree bears young fruit, you must prune the branches that bear too much fruit and do not get enough light. Regularly weed, prevent diseases... During dry periods, water regularly, create humidity to help the tree grow stably. Photo: Dinh TuanIt is known that around November-December is the main season. Every year, Mr. Loc harvests 6-8 tons of 500 orange trees. Currently, each kilogram of oranges is sold for 25-30 thousand VND. After deducting expenses, each year, Mr. Loc's income is not less than 120 million VND. Photo: Dinh TuanWith 800 grapefruit trees, each year Mr. Loc harvests about 11,000 fruits, each grapefruit is currently sold for 6-10 thousand VND. In addition, Mr. Loc also grows 100 native mango trees, 50 guava trees, and 50 lemon trees. These fruits also give Mr. Loc a significant income each year. Photo: Dinh TuanAfter harvesting, Mr. Loc gathers oranges and grapefruits at the foot of the hill to sell to traders. Photo: Dinh TuanOranges and grapefruits are washed after harvest. Photo: Dinh TuanAt this time, oranges and grapefruits are easy to sell after harvest. A small amount is left at home for retail, the rest is imported everywhere. Ms. Lo Thi Tra My - Chairman of Xa Luong Commune People's Committee said that Mr. Tran Van Loc's fruit tree growing model has opened a new direction for fruit tree growing households in the commune. In the coming time, the Party Committee and the government will carry out propaganda and mobilize farmers in the area to visit, learn from experiences, and mobilize people to stick to the land and villages, cover bare land, and shift the structure to growing fruit trees to serve market demand. Photo: Dinh Tuan
