Deeply reduced emissions – profit soared

Those are impressive numbers reported at the Agricultural Extension Forum & Agriculture with the theme "The solution is full of cultivation Low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta ”. The forum was organized by the National Agricultural Extension Center with the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Kien Giang Province 28/3, in Nam Thai Son commune, Hon Dat district, Kien Giang province.

Attending the forum were leaders of Vietnam Rice Industry Association, National Agricultural Extension Center, Agricultural Extension Center in some provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta and 120 Delegates are farmers, Cooperative members participated in the project "Sustainable development 1 Zhao HA specializes in high quality rice and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030 ”. Besides, There are also partners who provide materials, Mechanical equipment and rice farming solutions to reduce emissions associated with green growth.

Forum to preliminarily review the Central Agricultural Extension Project: "Building a rice farming model to reduce emissions for sustainable development of rice raw materials for export of the Mekong Delta" on the area of ​​50ha of Vinacam Hon Dat Agricultural Cooperative. (Nam Thai Son Commune, Hon Dat).

Through the implementation process, The pilot model has brought positive changes, Many farmers have actively applied the Technical advances Like reducing the amount of seeding seeds, Apply alternating dry wet irrigation (AWD), Use a balanced fertilizer, mechanization of production and straw management in the direction of circulation. These changes not only help reduce input costs, Increase profits, but also significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Improve product quality and towards sustainable rice production.

Mr. Nguyen Van Bac – Deputy Head of the Standing Office in the South, National Agricultural Extension Center evaluated, Actual pilot model in the winter -spring crop 2024-2025 At Vinacam Hon Dat Agricultural Cooperative, it has brought significant efficiency: With the average ĐS1 rice variety 10,3 tons / ha (Fresh rice), Total income achieved 82,2 million / ha, Bring profits to farmers up 55,5 million / ha, higher than the control field 6,7 million / ha. Green house emissions decreased average 13.05 Tons of CO2 is equivalent/ha compared to the traditional farming model.

Mr. Nguyen Van Nghia, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture and Environment of Kien Giang province said, Participating in the project "Sustainable development 1 Zhao HA specializes in high quality rice and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030 ”, The province aims to the year 2025 reaching an area of ​​100,000 ha and year 2030 reach 200,000ha. To perform, Kien Giang has strengthened training for technical staff, Cooperative, Farmers participate in the project. Along with that, coordinate with units to start pilot models in the district's key rice production districts, Including the demonstration model under the Central Agricultural Extension Project at Vinacam Hon Dat Agricultural Cooperative.

According to Mr. Nghia, The formation model has brought very practical effects to the people, Reduce production costs, increase productivity, quality, Increase economic efficiency, Reducing emissions helps the rice industry grow green, Sustainable Development. However, Mr. Nghia also stated that farmers still have difficulty collecting, Bring straw out of the field to handle in the direction of circulating agriculture for large area. So, Can be replaced by straw hash solution, Plow in combination with the use of microbiological preparations to decompose quickly into organic fertilizers in the field.

Mobilize good resources to participate

Mr. Le Quoc Thanh, Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center said, In order to solve the problem of sustainable development, Improve the value of rice production and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, The Government has approved the project "Sustainable development 1 Trieu hectar High quality rice and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta to 2030 ”. The project is implemented to reorganize the production system according to the value chain, Apply sustainable farming processes, improve production and business efficiency, Income and life of rice farmers, environmental Protection, contribute to the implementation of Vietnam's commitment to the international community.

According to Mr. Le Quoc Thanh, To achieve the goal of the project, There should be close coordination between the State, enterprise, Cooperatives and farmers. Along with that are timely support policies to promote rice production in the direction of low emissions associated with green growth. And the reality shows, When building pilot models in localities, has mobilized well the participating resources, With the companion of experts, the scientist, Businesses in the value chain of rice and farmers organize.

Director of the National Agricultural Extension Center asked the localities to maintain, replicate the area to participate in the project "Sustainable development 1 Zhao HA specializes in high quality rice and low emissions associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta until 2030 ”, Avoid the case when the model, The project ends, Agricultural extension withdrew, the project also died. Need to build community agricultural extension team, Together with business agents to support cooperatives to participate in the project, Expand the area in localities.

Also at the forum, Delegates spent time visiting model fields and watching partners performing mechanical equipment and Cultivation solutions Rice reduces emissions associated with green growth, Including plucking harvester with straw has been chopped or scattered in beds, straw roller, The straw burial machine combined with spraying microorganisms quickly decomposed straw into organic fertilizer right in the field.

Inside, Saigon Kim Hong Service Trading Co., Ltd performs a plucking harvester with the function of chopping straw or scattered straw in beds. Phan Tan Agricultural Mechanical One Member Company Limited performed straw coils from the field, The straw burial machine combined with spraying microorganisms to handle organic fertilizers right in the field. Binh Dien Fertilizer Joint Stock Company performed the Bio-Canxi buffalo-headed product full of rapid decomposition straw and fake organic poisoning.

Besides, Model field also has the participation of partner businesses, Including Vietnam Rice Company Limited (Wineries) Provide and support high quality rice seeds for demonstration model. Bayer Vietnam Company guides the process of IPM pest management process, IHM. Tan Long Group Joint Stock Company carries out the rice collection to control residues.