Dong Nai cocoa tree "revived" thanks to a large field
VOV.VN - Cocoa trees in Dong Nai were almost "cleared" by the output, but are now "revived" thanks to the close link between farmers and businesses ...
There was a time when cocoa trees in Dong Nai were almost "erased" with only a few dozen hectares remaining due to the lack of output and low economic efficiency. But now cocoa trees in Dong Nai are gradually "revived".
The result is due to the efforts and close links between farmers and businesses, equally important is the removal of bottlenecks from the policies of state management agencies.
Collecting cocoa beans
"Revive" cocoa tree
Cocoa trees are evaluated especially in accordance with the climate and soil conditions of Dong Nai province. Before the 90s of the last century, the cocoa area in Dong Nai was estimated at 800 hectares, which is an important source of income for farmers due to the stable consumption market of Eastern European countries.
However, after the second half of the 90s, cocoa trees lost their foothold, there was no consumer market, farmers began cutting down, replacing with other crops. According to statistics, in 2014, the cocoa area in Dong Nai from 800 hectares has decreased to only about 71 hectares.
The process of "revitalizing" cocoa trees in Dong Nai stems from the ideas and passion of Mr. Dang Tuong Kham and his children. In 2005, Mr. Kham was a military doctor who tried to replant the cocoa trees in Dong Nai.
After 13 years of heavy heart with cocoa trees, it was also that year with ups and downs, even successes, including failures, the father and son of Kham established Ca Mau Trong Co., Ltd. and gradually re-established belief for farmers on cocoa trees. Now cocoa has become an important crop, bringing significant income for farmers in Tan Phu and Dinh Quan districts, Dong Nai province.
Bui Ngoc Thanh, Hiep Nhat Quarter, Dinh Quan Town, Dinh Quan District is currently planting 1.5 hectares of cocoa with more than 1,000 trees, including 700 trees being harvested. On average, Mr. Thanh earns from 14 to 15 tons per year, with the floor price of VND 4,000 / kg of Trong Duc Company, Mr. Thanh earns hundreds of millions of dong.
Mr. Bui Ngoc Thanh earns hundreds of millions of dong each year from cocoa
Currently, the area of cocoa in Dong Nai has increased to about 400 hectares, though not equal to the previous one, but has shown remarkable growth. The whole area is located in the chain of links of the project "Large fields of cooperation and production cooperation in association with consumption of cocoa in Thong Nhat, Dinh Quan and Tan Phu districts, Dong Nai province" by the People's Committee. Dong Nai province approved in 2015.
The cocoa products of Dong Nai are rated to be of world-class quality with high percentage of avocados and typical flavors. Notably, in addition to exporting raw cocoa beans, Trong Duc Company has conducted processing and deep processing of cocoa products such as chocolate, cocoa liquor, cocoa powder ... pepper. domestic consumption and export, including going to fastidious markets like Japan. The ratio of processed products to about 20% of total output and the target of 2018 will bring this ratio to 40%.
Disassembly thanks to "large fields"
The linkage to create material areas between businesses and farmers has been carried out since 2004 - 2005. However, according to Mr. Dang Tuong My, Production Director of Cao Duc Cocoa Co., Ltd, at the beginning time. The linkage is very difficult due to limited knowledge of planting and tending cocoa and especially, farmers have not really believed in the effectiveness of this plant. Therefore, in addition to gradually understanding and mastering crops, it is crucial to establish trust in the chain of farmer links.
Mr. Dang Tuong My, Production Manager of Trong Duc Cocoa Company and cocoa bean products are in the process of processing.
Mr. Dang Tuong My, Production Manager of Trong Duc Cocoa Co., shared: The left-out farmer decides on the quality to make the best cocoa fruit. But that role will not work without a business.
In 2015, when the big cocoa tree field project was approved by Dong Nai People's Committee, the difficulties of cocoa trees were gradually removed. In the past, both businesses and farmers encountered difficulties in accessing capital, seeking consumer markets and, importantly, farmers' confidence in the value and sustainability of cocoa. By the time the project was approved, in turn the sectoral management agencies such as agriculture, industry and trade, banks began to join with farmers and businesses to find the way, the difficulties were gradually removed. This is the key to help the big field project of cocoa trees achieve success.
Mr. Nguyen Huu Dinh, Head of Rural Development Department (Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Dong Nai Province) assessed: Creating trust for farmers is the decision of Dong Nai People's Committee to approve. Departments such as the Department of Agriculture, Department of Industry and Trade, the State Bank and commercial banks join the meeting. People have any problems, difficulties, they are always resolved to organize production.
It is expected that the area of cocoa trees in Dong Nai in the coming time will continue to increase, reaching about 800-1,000 hectares, becoming an important and sustainable material area for processing, consuming and exporting products from trees. cocoa.
In addition to a large cocoa field project, Dong Nai has approved 16 projects and is building 16 other large field projects for many crops such as cashew, rice, corn ... Outstanding results The most important thing is to form a chain of links from production to processing and consumption according to a closed process, achieving high quality standards, helping to improve the value of agricultural products, increasing income in a stable and sustainable manner. strong for farmers.