Thai Hoa: Support more than 5,000 Quang Tien pink grapefruit trees for people

(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of August 9, the People's Committee of Thai Hoa town organized the delivery of Quang Tien pink grapefruit seedlings to 21 households in Nghia Tien commune and Quang Tien ward with a total cost of 180 million VND.

This is a policy to support farmers in economic development, converting crops on ineffective garden and hill land to grow Quang Tien pink grapefruit.

People receive grapefruit seedlings after being trained in planting and care procedures. Photo: Quang Huy

Accordingly, in 2017, Thai Hoa Town will support 2 phases, the first phase will support households with 1,860 seedlings, the second phase will be implemented in September 2017 with 3,300 trees. In total, each hectare of households will be supported with 350 - 400 trees; the total supported area is 10 hectares; the total cost is 180 million VND.

All seedlings were purchased from the Phu Quy Fruit and Industrial Tree Research Center. In addition to support with seedlings, households were also trained in planting and care procedures.

Farmers of Thai Hoa town receive seedlings at Phu Quy Fruit and Industrial Tree Research Center.Photo: Quang Huy

This support policy aims to help people create a production chain, move towards establishing cooperatives, building brands, and creating stable output for Quang Tien pink grapefruit.

Quang Huy