Mùa sen trắng nở rộ | NNST 04.4.2026

Dear guests, Dong Thap is not only renowned for its vast fields of silver floodwaters, but also celebrated for its expansive fields of pink and white lotuses stretching across the Mekong Delta, creating a serene and distinctly southwestern Vietnamese landscape. After the flood season, many areas of land in Thuong Phuoc Village were enriched with silt, making the lotus fields even more lush and vibrant. Currently, it is the season of white lotus flowers, with blossoms in full bloom, blanketing the sky in white, making it a fascinating destination for many tourists coming to visit and take photos. This is the white lotus field belonging to Ms. Le Thi Trinh, spanning more than 5 cong of land. This year is the second year that my sister has been growing white lotuses. The lotus is growing well and blooming every day. This lotus field has been harvested since after Tet, averaging about 300 flowers per day. During the quiet or peak festival seasons, the number of flowers harvested doubles, bringing in considerable income. Every crop needs care. Actually, this type tends to be better precisely because it requires very little maintenance. Mainly around 7 to 10 days, I give it a little fertilizer so it can grow stronger bones. Or, when it starts flowering, depending on whether there are many or few flowers, I'll give it additional fertilizer so it can feed on it. As for pests and diseases, they are also considerably fewer compared to my own fields. As for income, it also varies quite a bit from month to month. There are months when there are many weddings or many blooming seasons, and during those months, income will be higher. Then there are months, for example, like July, when it's mainly selling. During festival days or Vu Lan, my income fluctuates between approximately 15 million and 25 million per month. There were also some months that were slightly better due to selling a bit more during these Lunar New Year holidays. It's a bit more, maybe 30 or 40 as well. It fluctuates monthly. The cotton harvest lasts approximately four months. Each white lotus flower is supplied to distributors at around 3,000 dong. Selling flowers at markets for between 5,000 to 10,000 VND per bloom, whether buds or fully bloomed. There are currently only about 10 workers. The lotus fields in full bloom not only bring income to families through the sale of flowers, and has become an ideal destination for many tourists. White sesame brings high economic value because the entire plant can be utilized, including the seeds. for food and medicinal purposes, while also significantly boosting tourism development. Moreover, the lotus symbolizes profound depth and represents purity. contributes to forming the distinctive image of the locality. Today's news bulletin also includes several noteworthy items. It is very likely that the key to expanding production and developing cooperatives lies in this. The agricultural sector needs to shift from producing what it has to producing what the market requires. Dear audience, farmers join cooperatives to link production and enhance economic efficiency. Joining a cooperative enables farmers to easily access technology,优质 seeds, and stable markets for their agricultural products. while simultaneously reducing dependence on production and accelerating the development of balanced agriculture. Although it has been identified as one of the key bridges of the collective economic framework, Many cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City are facing situations of drought and slow growth. Operating cautiously and missing out on numerous development opportunities. Financial resources are regarded as the key to expanding production. It is once again becoming the biggest obstacle for cooperatives. We now invite you to watch the following feature report. Every day, this cooperative supplies approximately 2,000 dairy products to the market. Not only has it achieved the U certification with three stars, The product continues to meet market demands thanks to high-tech production. Economic application of the circular economy. Despite systematic investment, the cooperative still remains at a herd size of 200 animals. Even with increasing market demand, the cooperative still cannot expand. Now there's also a chain of stores wanting to support and get their products included there. Then I also need a source of feed so I can increase my herd and produce. As market demand increases, the herd must double. On our side, the issue is that our cooperative is operating on leased land. When it comes to agriculture, I haven't yet been able to prove the asset that is recognized. There are leads and partners, but investment and expansion are not possible. The reality for many cooperatives is that each plan remains merely on paper. within the city of Ho Chi Minh City. Stagnation not only causes the cooperative to lose opportunities for development, Difficult to scale up the subsidiary farm for members and also reduces competitiveness in the high-demand, high-quality market segment. With an agricultural model on a plot of one or two thousand square meters to transition to a high-tech agricultural model It requires the cooperative to invest between one billion and two billion dong. With one member, only 50% can be matched in the future. to develop a high-tech agricultural model standard Then we need the conditions that would enable us to access policy funds. so as to strengthen the cooperative. The cooperative also faces many difficulties. Also wish to propose for the relevant sectors, the funding sources Support cooperatives to develop stronger and more sustainably. The cooperative is still developing the tourism model. then the desire for resources to build greener, more beautiful tourism and widely disseminated to the local community. The complex loan process requires financial documentation, A rigorous and transparent business production and operation plan. While the majority of cooperatives in Ho Chi Minh City with a small scale, supply fails to meet demand. The rate at which cooperatives access funds from financial institutions remains low. Therefore, it is necessary to design flexible condition-dependent cushions. suitable for the specific nature of cooperative activities to strengthen the development of cooperatives support funds. Moreover, cooperatives also need to proactively make changes. to increase accessibility We must merge several cooperatives into a larger cooperative. Larger in membership size, larger in scale of production land, larger in scale of output and even stronger in terms of management and operational capabilities of these cooperatives. When these cooperatives become stronger in capability Then they can work with businesses. If they produce according to the enterprise's standards, they won't have to worry about sales. The cooperative is only responsible for properly organizing this chain. As production costs continue to rise, the market elevates product standards, leading to intensified competition. If the cooperative cannot grow larger, it will be very difficult to follow the current trend. Thus, overcoming bottlenecks is not just a matter unique to cooperatives. but also an urgent requirement to promote the development of collective economy contribute to the overall growth of Ho Chi Minh City in the coming period. Joining a cooperative to aim for large-scale production, Farmers must also consider downstream linkages for agricultural products to achieve stable prices. If this is not done, the agricultural sector will continue to operate in a primitive, subsistence manner. Focus only on short-term gains without considering long-term factors. Farmers are easily caught in the situation of buying at a loss. This situation continues to occur with the longan and durian fruits from the orchards in the Mekong Delta region. Households still have the habit of producing small, scattered quantities of water spinach. Therefore, when prices drop significantly, orchard owners cannot rely on guaranteed market outlets. According to fruit growers in Vinh Long province, for nearly a month now, the price of rambutan has been declining. Reduced from 5,000 to 7,000 VND per kg. The price of fresh longan at the farm is between 15,000 and 16,000 VND per kg for grade 1. Type 2 and type 3 range from 6,000 to 7,000 dong per kg. Grade 1 Thai beef price tag is from 9,000 to 11,000 VND per kg. The selling price is low, but farmers still find it difficult to sell because traders mainly purchase only high-quality longans. The amount of lychees bought is less than before. The situation of corn prices if it continues until the peak fruit harvest period During the lunar months of May and June, nursery owners will face many difficulties. Due to the sharp increase in fertilizer and pesticide prices, profits will decrease significantly. The reason for the price drop is price competition with fruits imported from other regions. The orchard manages to produce fruit throughout the year, so longan is always available. The output product depends heavily on traders, leading to a decrease in selling prices. An Binh, Vinh Long Province, grows the most longans in the province, with nearly 2,800 hectares. Nearly 60,000 tons per year. Similar to last month, durian prices in the Mekong Delta and Southeastern provinces have dropped significantly. While traders seize the opportunity to gather produce, many orchard owners opt to leave the fruit on the trees. The price is expected to recover in the near future. In provinces such as Dong Thap and Can Tho, the price of ri sao is only around 50,000 VND per kg. As for the small, slender ones, they are around 60,000 VND per kg, depending on quality. It has decreased by 70,000 to 80,000 VND per kg compared to last month. At the current price, durian farmers are barely breaking even on seed costs. According to calculations, the price of dried shrimp must reach 50,000 VND per kg or more. The slender ones must reach at least 60,000 VND per kg to be profitable. Nevertheless, the buying market remained active. Many traders purchasing have indicated that the durian market is showing signs of a revival. The Thai durian market in many provinces of western Laos has dropped to only 2,000–3,000 kip per kg. the lowest in many years, causing numerous businesses to fall into losses Have to squeeze and struggle to make ends meet. When arriving at many dragon fruit farms in Dong Thap, the buying atmosphere became gloomy. Many ports are congested, forced to close or operate at reduced capacity due to a backlog of export cargo. Mr. Nguyen Van Sang, a local resident from Binh Phu Village, said I have never seen the price of jackfruit drop so low before. According to him, grade-one jackfruit is also only around 3,000 VND per kg. while production costs have risen to 7,000–8,000 VND per kg. A similar situation also occurred in Vinh Long. This year's prices have plummeted drastically; there were times when buyers promised to come and purchase but failed to show up. causing the main fruit to fall all over the road. According to traders, the main reason is difficulties in the export market. Congestion at the border checkpoint has prevented many cargo shipments from clearing customs. forced to turn back to domestic consumption. Supply surged dramatically while limited domestic demand pulled prices down to rock-bottom levels. Moreover, rising procurement costs and prolonged waiting times are making businesses hesitant to make purchases. This situation further increases the risk for papaya farmers. The story of the Thai durian market. This type of crop is frequently caught in the cycle of being bought at inflated prices. In the context of low prices and blocked output, Many businesses were forced to be flexible, seeking ways to cope in order to minimize losses. One of the common solutions today is to turn off the mango pulp for retail sale or supply to processing facilities. Along many rural roads in Dong Thap, the familiar sight is families cutting open and splitting jackfruit. Turn off each golden segment. Although this job is very labor-intensive, it is considered a way to partially offset the costs. Mít sáp is purchased by traders at two different prices. Large size: 15,000 to 16,000 VND per kg, small size: 6,000 VND per kg. Not a few households stated that turning off the time zone helps increase the product's value. but it requires a large number of workers and a lot of time. Those households without the necessary conditions or lacking experience have no choice but to accept the spoiled fruit, resulting in even greater losses. According to some local traders, at present most of the jackfruit cannot be exported. They have all shifted to domestic consumption or processing, such as dried jackfruit. They purchase between 1 to 2 tons of jackfruit segments daily to supply various facilities in Ho Chi Minh City. However, this is only a temporary solution. In the long term, the agricultural sector needs to plan for the use of standardized raw materials. Link between farmers, cooperatives, and professionals. According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, In 2018, the use of the Mekong River's sole waterway exceeded 10,000 hectares for jackfruit cultivation. In 2022, it increased to over 30,000 hectares, with the area continuing to expand. Overall, the Mekong River delta region is the area with the largest area of mango cultivation in the country. and it is still expanding due to high economic efficiency. Many localities are reorienting production toward agricultural economy. Reorganize the value chain, enhance quality, and improve absorption capacity. But for the moment, the mitten price remains low. Fishermen still have to struggle day by day to get through this difficult period. In the long term, to ensure market outlets for various agricultural products and not facing the problem of surplus goods piling up due to blocked output channels, then the agriculture sector must shift from producing what it already has He produced what the market needed. as well as overcoming stringent standard barriers Through quality, transparency, and green value. In the context of an increasingly uncertain global economy, the search for double-digit growth drivers It is no longer a strategic choice. and has become an urgent requirement for the nation's self-sacrifice. And the target set for the agricultural sector this year earned 75 billion U.S. dollars. It is not merely the volume of trade, but also a test of the farmers' resilience, Vietnamese enterprises in the era of changing mindsets. According to experts, The growth figure for agriculture may not be significantly impressive. such as certain industrial or service sectors, but the difference lies in stability and consistency. Looking back on the process since the renovation. The growth rate of the agriculture sector has gone through many periods of fluctuation. Before the restructuring in 2013, has grown with signs of reversal. However, in recent years, The situation has changed significantly. Thanks to the breakthroughs in various industries, especially handicrafts. From 2019 to the present All industry indicators remain in the green. thus firmly establishing the cornerstone position of the economy During the hardest moments. The key to successful evening closure lies in Effective structural transformation strategy. Agriculture does not follow yield alone but focusing on high value. Fruit products are a typical example. with the representative being the private individual. Overall, agriculture is currently the only industry Maintain the Lương Dương commercial port. Last year, agricultural products had a trade surplus reached a record figure of approximately 21 billion USD. That's it, currently, the industry has been facing difficulties due to policies New U.S. official to geopolitical instability in the Middle East region. Even traditional markets such as China, continuous changes in quarantine regulations also directly cause many difficulties for the local people. Today, the agricultural sector is facing an urgent requirement must abandon spontaneous approaches to undergo a powerful transformation from the perspective of agricultural production thinking agricultural economic thinking In reality, the major import markets today such as the EU or South Korea Establish technical standards barriers extremely strict Domestic producers and enterprises Need to change the approach, That is producing only what the market needs. Each farming process must closely follow market signals, Ensure quality and food safety and transparent origin traceability. To achieve this goal, Localities need to establish raw material sources. Standardized for ventilation, scientific and technological application and digitization. At the same time, crop variety research work Breeding stock should be prioritized. to improve agricultural productivity and product quality. Dr. Nguyen Quoc Hung, Deputy Chairman of the Vietnam Bank Association, also serving as the General Secretary. Agriculture needs to aim not only at production but also closely connected with food industry, rural tourism and processing industry. The current priority is crucial. agricultural land use The crude oil must be directly fed into the deep processing stage. to enhance the value of agricultural products. One factor that experts are concerned about Seeing it is precisely the bottleneck That must be mocked, that is upgrade technological infrastructure Help the product reach the target market with coordinated solutions Thank you for tuning in to Today's Ecological Industry. Looking forward to seeing you all in the next news updates.