On August 16th, the Community Development Project in Hoa Binh City, under the Good Neighbors International (GNI) Organization, provided 1,300 soapberry seedlings to the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua Hamlet, Thong Nhat Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The representatives of the GNI
Organization handed over the support to the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong
Chua Hamlet, Thong Nhat Ward, Hoa Binh City.
The
Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua Hamlet was established with GNI's support
in 2017, comprising 15 member households of Dao ethnic group. Since its
inception, the group has received the support amounting to 400 million VND,
including revolving funds for members and the production equipment such as 5
grass-cutting machines and 13,000 meters of irrigation pipes…
The
group currently cultivates around 30 hectares of lemongrass, each hectare
yields 7-10 tons of roots annually. The group’s total annual production of
lemongrass roots exceeds 200 tons, giving each household an income of 70-80
million VND annually. Lemongrass is a crop that requires little care, allowing
the employees more idle time during the off-season. However, it is grown on
hills and slopes where water retention is challenging due to shallow root
systems. Additionally, the soil used for lemongrass cultivation over time can
become calcified, reducing yield.
To
solve this issue, the group has developed a solution to improve the soil
conditions and expand the market opportunities by intercropping soapberry trees
with lemongrass. Recognizing that it is a sustainable development solution, the
GNI Organization has supported 80% of the value of 1,300 soapberry seedlings,
equivalent to 26 million VND, for the Lemongrass Farming Group in Dong Chua
Hamlet.
After more than four years of implementing a project launched by the Hoa Binh Party Committee’s Standing Board on developing agriculture and promoting product consumption linked with building new-style rural areas for the 2021-2025 period, the province’s industry and trade sector has made significant strides, greatly contributing to local socio-economic development.
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