Farmers in Tam Da commune (Phu Cu) grow oranges according to VietGAP standards with high selling prices and favorable consumption.

Every year, the total food production in the province reaches about 1.1 million tons/year; including key products such as: Longan, oranges, bananas, pork, chicken, seafood... To date, the whole province has 270 units certified to meet VietGAP standards with an area of ​​3000 hectares, with an output of about 85 thousand tons of vegetables, fruits, meat, fish of all kinds and over 53.3 million eggs.

Implementing the plan to transform the province's crop structure, to date, the whole province has converted more than 14.6 thousand hectares to growing fruit trees, including key crops such as: Longan currently has nearly 5 thousand hectares, annual output reaches 45 - 50 thousand tons. The longan growing area meeting VietGAP standards is more than 1.3 thousand hectares, providing high quality products. The whole province currently has 13 growing areas that have been granted export area codes, including 2 longan growing areas that have been granted export codes to the US market, 13 growing areas that have been granted export codes to China, and 4 areas that have been granted export codes to the US market. granted a geographical indication certificate. The market for fresh longan fruit is mainly consumed domestically through channels such as gift items, clean stores, supermarkets, markets and exported to a number of markets such as the US, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong... For lychee production and consumption, the entire province currently grows nearly 1.3 thousand hectares of lychees. To date, there are 117 hectares of lychee grown intensively according to VietGAP process, integrated pest management; In-depth monitoring and management of lychees... thereby achieving higher quality and ensuring food hygiene and safety (food safety). The lychee consumption market is still mainly domestic consumption.

 

Along with longan and lychee, which are the main and typical products of the province, in recent years, citrus trees such as oranges, grapefruits, and bananas have expanded in area and improved product quality. Currently, the entire province's citrus area is about 3,900 hectares, with annual output estimated at 40,000 - 45,000 tons; Of which the production area meeting VietGAP standards is currently 550 hectares, with an estimated output of 8,500 tons. The province's banana growing area currently has 2,600 hectares, of which 409 hectares are certified to meet VietGAP standards, with an estimated output of 17,468 tons. Khoai Chau - Hung Yen pink pepper banana was registered as a trademark in 2015. The banana consumption market is widespread throughout the country and exported to a number of markets such as China, Taiwan, Korea, and the Russian Federation. ... with an annual export output of about 35,000 tons... For other agricultural products such as: Lotus seeds, longan, rice, vegetables, tubers, fresh fruits, livestock products, seafood... increasingly expanded and focused on quality and food safety, therefore, it is highly appreciated by domestic consumers and has great potential for export.

Hung Yen egg litchi grown in Phu Cu district has great potential to expand the consumption market

Production and consumption of key agricultural products in the province have faced many difficulties in recent times such as broken supply chains, escalating prices, and high prices of input materials (seeds, fertilizers, pesticides). , purchasing power decreased, product prices did not increase... Agricultural product production and consumption chains were initially formed with the participation of many actors but lacked cooperation and sustainable linkages from all sides (buyer side). , seller). The quality of agricultural products is unstable; Investment in factories and equipment is lacking; Product classification, preservation, and packaging have not been closely inspected and monitored; Production and processing entities have not paid attention to packaging, labels, origin of goods, product branding... The application of new technical advances in production is still limited; Agricultural production and business establishments are heavily dependent on a number of major export markets such as China... but have not expanded to other high-end markets such as countries in the European Union, the US... leading to a situation when China closed its borders, agricultural products were congested and could not be consumed...

 

To improve production efficiency and promote product consumption, in the coming time, the province's Agriculture and Rural Development sector will focus on implementing a number of tasks and solutions such as: Continuing to disseminate information on consumption regulations. domestic agricultural products and export markets. Regularly provide information about trade promotion and trade connection programs; state support programs; Promotion methods, ability to penetrate and meet market needs; information about partners, import-export businesses, and trade promotion agencies of countries to facilitate the consumption of agricultural products in the province. Focus on consulting and supporting labels, product packaging, and self-declaration of product quality; Expand distribution channels through online sales, on e-commerce sites... Promote brand building, branding, and product packaging; continue to expand software applications and stamps to trace the origin of agricultural products to protect brands, affirm the quality and reputation of Hung Yen agricultural products with consumers. Along with that, the Department strengthens coordination to inspect and control goods sources, avoiding fraud and mixing counterfeit and poor quality goods that affect the brand of the province's agricultural products. Continue to deploy mechanisms and policies to support organizations and individuals producing and trading agricultural - forestry - fishery products to improve production and consumption conditions for products circulating on the market.