Vinh orange production is estimated at 50,000 tons.
(Baonghean.vn) - Due to the degradation of many orange orchards, this year's Vinh orange production is estimated at around 50,000 tons, a decrease compared to last year. High-quality orange orchards are concentrated in the districts of Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, and Yen Thanh...
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Vinh oranges are mainly the Xa Doai variety with yellow flesh, known for its attractive appearance and good quality, and have been trusted by customers for a long time. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
There was a time when the areaVinh orangesThe cultivated area increased to nearly 5,000 hectares, concentrated most heavily in Quy Hop district, then expanded to other districts: Yen Thanh, Thanh Chuong, Tan Ky, Anh Son... The estimated orange production is 65,000 tons/year.
However, in 2022, Vinh orange production decreased. Mr. Nguyen Tien Duc, Head of the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection, said: Due to the degradation of many orange orchards in Quy Hop, Nghia Dan, Tan Ky, etc., people have switched to growing other crops, causing the current Vinh orange area to decrease to nearly 3,000 hectares. Therefore,orange productionThe estimated yield is around 50,000 tons, a significant decrease compared to the previous year. Areas with high-quality oranges are concentrated in the following localities: Anh Son, Thanh Chuong, Yen Thanh, Con Cuong...
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Currently, many orange farms in the Vinh orange geographical indication area are achieving high yields. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
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Attaching electronic traceability labels to Vinh oranges. Photo: Xuan Hoang |
Currently, Vinh oranges are entering their main harvest season. According to growers, Vinh oranges are selling at a good price this year, increasing by about 10,000 VND/kg compared to last year, commonly ranging from 30,000 to 60,000 VND/kg. Orange orchards located within the Vinh orange geographical indication area, grown according to safe farming practices, are labeled with traceability tags before being sold on the market.
