Vegetable farms in Nghe An province are getting good prices thanks to supply regulation.

According to observations, vegetable prices in Quynh Anh commune were quite low before and during Tet (Lunar New Year). While some root vegetables like carrots and potatoes occasionally fetched around 10,000 VND/kg, most leafy vegetables only ranged from 1,500 to 2,000 VND/kg. However, immediately after Tet, the farm-gate prices of leafy vegetables increased to 2,000-3,000 VND/kg, significantly higher than the same period in previous years.

Mr. Ho Nghia Mau, a farmer from Hoc Van village (Quynh Anh commune), said that before Tet, his family harvested nearly one sao (approximately 1000 square meters) of cabbage, which traders bought for 2,000 VND/kg; after Tet, the price increased to 3,000 VND/kg. “In previous years, vegetable prices usually dropped after Tet, but this year they have gone up, helping farmers avoid losses. After harvesting this crop, the family will continue preparing the land to plant spring onions,” Mr. Mau shared.

Many farmers in Quynh Anh happily reported that, although vegetable prices did not increase dramatically after Tet, the current prices are sufficient to cover costs and generate profit, and more importantly, the market is stable.

"This year, vegetable prices haven't plummeted as drastically as in previous years. Farmers are selling everything they harvest; they don't have to uproot or sell off their produce at rock-bottom prices," shared a vegetable farmer in Dong Tam village.

Mr. Ho Dang Tam, Director of the Quynh Bang General Agricultural Cooperative, said that the biggest difference in vegetable production this year is the way planting is organized and supply is regulated. In previous years, farmers often planted all their crops at once, and by the time Tet (Lunar New Year) came around, the vegetables were harvested in abundance, causing prices to plummet. This year, the Cooperative proactively developed a staggered production plan from the beginning, dividing planting times according to groups of households and farming areas.

"Every year, the local government develops agricultural production plans for each season, based on specific registrations from each hamlet regarding area, crop structure, and planting time. Thanks to synchronized production organization and reasonable regulation, the effectiveness has been clearly demonstrated, contributing to increasing production value per unit area. This is considered a suitable direction in the context of agricultural production increasingly being strongly affected by the market, weather, and input costs," Mr. Ho Dang Tam shared.

Thanks to this approach, after the Lunar New Year, the area of ​​vegetables ready for harvest only occupies a fraction of the total cultivated area, avoiding the situation of "supply exceeding demand". The amount of vegetables brought to the market is reasonably controlled, meeting consumption needs without causing surplus, thereby helping to keep prices stable.

In addition to regulating production, the cooperative also strengthens its sales links with traders, wholesale markets, and several agricultural product stores in the province. Closely monitoring market demand helps vegetable growers feel secure in their production, reducing their complete dependence on small-scale traders as before.

Surveys conducted at markets throughout the province in the days following Tet (Lunar New Year) show that the supply of vegetables and fruits generally meets consumer demand. Retail prices of green vegetables have not fluctuated significantly, with no sudden price increases compared to the period before Tet, contributing to market stability and consumer confidence.

In the coming period, Quynh Anh commune will continue to encourage farmers to expand production in a safe manner, strengthen linkages, and proactively grasp market information to flexibly adjust planting plans. With this systematic approach, the largest vegetable growing area in Nghe An is expected to not only have a good harvest and good prices after Tet but also maintain sustainable stability throughout the year.