Pineapple is on the rise, prices hit peak
Since the beginning of the year, pineapple prices have remained at an unprecedented high, making farmers extremely excited. Ms. Dau Thi Huyen, a farmer in Bai Sai team, Tam Diep ward, could not hide her bright smile when sharing about her family's bumper crop. With 3 hectares of rotational planting, her family harvests 2-3 times a year.
On this occasion, 5,000 square meters of Cayene pineapples are ripe. For the past 3 days, she has hired workers to harvest about 10 tons of fruit per day to sell to Dong Giao Food Export Joint Stock Company according to a previously signed contract.
Ms. Huyen said: "My whole family is excited, 5,000 m2 of Cayene pineapple has produced a total of 30 tons of fruit, the purchase price has been raised by the Company to 8,000 VND/kg, thanks to that, income has increased significantly."
This year, thanks to favorable weather, pineapple productivity has skyrocketed. Cayene pineapples reach 60-70 tons/ha, and spiny pineapples reach 50 tons/ha. Pineapple prices are also "shocking" when they fluctuate from 8-13 thousand VND/kg, depending on the time, pineapple variety and fruit size, 1.2-1.5 times higher than previous years. Even at the time when pineapples are ripening like now, prices have not decreased but have increased steadily.
In particular, in addition to selling fruit, farmers also "collect" by-products such as flowers and buds for breeding at a price of 1,000 VND/bud, earning an additional 30-50 million VND/ha. The laughter and the bustling sound of pineapple picking in the Dong Giao pineapple fields are vivid proof of a successful harvest.
Dong Giao Pineapple: Why is it special?
Pineapple trees were brought to Ninh Binh in the 1970s at Dong Giao Farm (the predecessor of Dong Giao Food Export Joint Stock Company). For nearly 60 years, pineapple trees have adapted, taken root, and become attached to the land and people here with an area expanding to thousands of hectares. Dong Giao pineapple is not only a crop with high economic efficiency but also an agricultural brand with geographical indication protection.
The rich sweetness, no fiber and characteristic aroma of Dong Giao pineapple are created by the combination of many factors. The unique soil with high clay content, loose, combined with semi-mountainous terrain for good drainage, along with a large temperature range between day and night and abundant radiation are ideal conditions for pineapple growth.
In addition, farmers' decades of farming experience have contributed to the superior quality of pineapples. In addition, farmers have boldly applied technology, machinery, film coating techniques and techniques to adjust pineapples to flower and bear fruit all year round. This helps ensure a stable supply and avoid the situation of “good harvest, low price”, bringing golden, plump pineapples.
Sustainable development orientation
The success of Dong Giao pineapple cannot be mentioned without mentioning the important role of Dong Giao Food Export Joint Stock Company (DOVECO). The company not only consumes all products but also works with farmers to expand the area of planting high-quality MD2 pineapple varieties, meeting market demand. Dong Giao pineapple products are not only processed at the factory but also sold fresh to all provinces and cities, and are favored by consumers.
With positive signals from the market and investment and support from businesses, pineapple continues to be a stable livelihood, bringing a prosperous life to farmers in the southern region of Ninh Binh. This is a clear demonstration of sustainable agricultural development, increasing the value of agricultural products and affirming the brand of Ninh Binh specialties in domestic and foreign markets.
Source: https://baoninhbinh.org.vn/dua-dong-Giao-boi-thu-nong-dan-hai-ra-tien-254684.htm
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